AGTA

       Agta  is the Cebuano equivalent of bigfoot from the West. It is a tree demon with more human characteristics. It is described as a dirty, dark giant (around 7 to 9 ft tall) who hides and lives within and atop large trees, particularly old trees such as balete (or banyan), acacia, or mango trees. This creature loves to smoke huge rolls of cigars or tobaccos. Unlike other supernatural beings, the agta does not harm human; instead, it is a “friendly” creature who loves to fool around. It may make contact with people to offer friendship, or if it is attracted to a woman. It also play pranks to people and scares away little children playing at night. It is said that if you are stuck in a place and keep going around in circles, a agta must have been playing with you. To escape the spell, you must wear your shirt inside-out.

(October 2013 https://sites.google.com/site/catmonanonsabako/tradition/customs-and-beliefs/folklore)

References, Attributions and Further Reading:

•           Philippine mythical creatures – Wikipedia

•           Philippine Myths & Legends: Manananggal – FFE Magazine

•           File:Manananggal.jpg From Wikimedia Commons 

•https://www.academia.edu/37262886/Supernatural_Creatures_in_Philippine_Folklore