Weeping Fig

The Balete trees in the Philippine myth and legend are known to be the residence of Kapre (black hairy giant) and unseen creatures locally known as "dili ingon nato" or "not like ours".

Many still believe they indeed exist because some people residing near these trees have queer and unexplainable experiences of being transported to the "kapre's" wonderland.

Stories were told that some old folks claimed they have witnessed the transformation of the Balete into a palace resided by people who looked like hairy Caucasians. The "transformation" usually happened during night time. Some revealed they have been "kidnapped" but was however, returned home before the sun rises.