Places and Realms

From the heavens of Bathala to the underworld of the dead, Places and Realms explores the sacred landscapes of Filipino cosmology. Each mythic setting — mountain, sea, or sky — reflects the people’s awe for nature and their spiritual connection to every corner of the islands.

A radiant figure of Bathala stands above glowing clouds in the sky, surrounded by golden light and stars, symbolizing Kaluwalhatian, the ancient Tagalog realm of divine harmony.

Places and Realms

Kaluwalhatian: The Sky Realm

Explore Kaluwalhatian, the radiant sky realm of Bathala and the gods — the ancient Tagalog vision of divine harmony and eternal life.

Pilgrims climb a mist-covered Mount Banahaw at sunrise, walking along a forested trail surrounded by lush greenery and golden light.

Places and Realms

Mount Banahaw: The Sacred Mountain

Discover Mount Banahaw, the Philippines’ sacred mountain where faith, folklore, and nature meet in a timeless pilgrimage of renewal.