Siquijor Witches Part 2 | Filipino Legend

[@Plrille79]

The esoteric explanation: the healer was using water elemental to absorb any bad energy the person has, and then dissipate it through the air elemental, or ground it through the stone or earth elemental. As per the explanation from my Filipina Visayan wife, the stone (anting-anting/agimat) has a ritual prayer or chant over it passed down generationally, in this case his faith healer great grandparents.

[@AngryKittens]

LMFAO. Just to clarify, that guy was an _albularyo_ (from spanish _herbolario,_ "herbalist"). They're not really the ones who gave Siquijor its reputation. Honestly most of it is just sleight of hand. Don't feel bad at laughing. The original "witches" of Siquijor were actually shamans, called _babaylan,_ who escaped Spanish prosecution. And they were almost always women or homosexual men. As shamans, they were the religious leaders of the villages. They didn't need theatrics and magic tricks. Their main job was interceding. Talking to the spirit world for advice or healing or cursing enemies. Hence why it's mostly women and gay men because they were believed to have female spirits who had a stronger connection to the spirit world (giving birth and all that). This also meant that when the Spanish arrived and introduced Christianity they were the first to go. They were reduced to being "healers" (usually doing things like therapeutic massage or _hilot,_ setting bones, or midwifery), while Catholic priests took over their religious roles. A few _babaylan_ attempted to lead revolts against the Spanish because of this, but all of them failed. As a result, almost none of the traditions survived. Modern _albularyo_ are a far cry from the _babaylan._

[@ruthenguito6716]

So lola ko ganon Nagpapaanak pero at the same time gumagawa ng black magic.

[@downthispath6538]

Exactly. Pre-Spanish colonization, women in the islands were very much respected and the villages hold high respect towards them. Sometimes, they even have higher regards for the women than they do some men.

[@Jazz-tv7jr]

True👍👌

[@annemateart1663]

Can you give me any book or resources recommendations on this topic? I really am interested in the history of witchcraft in the Philippines.

[@AngryKittens]

​@@annemateart1663 I don't think there is a book dedicated to that topic. Most of my knowledge on them is incidental, encountered while reading about other things in pre-colonial Filipino culture. It also doesn't help that Philippine shamans differed from ethnic group to ethnic group and have different names (they were known as babaylan or baylan in the Visayas). Though in most of the Philippines (and indeed also in Borneo, eastern Indonesia, and Japan), the shamans were women or effeminate men... hence "witches". They are described in Spanish records, mostly in relation to the revolts they did. They're also usually talked about in detail in books which deal with Philippine pre-colonial history or the pre-colonial animist religion - Anito. Try Alfred McCoy, "Baylan : Animist Religion and Philippine Peasant Ideology" (1982) William Henry Scott, "Barangay: Sixteenth-century Philippine Society and Culture" (1994) Stephen K. Hislop, ""Anitism: a survey of religious beliefs native to the Philippines" (1971) Carolyn Brewer, "Shamanism, Catholicism, and Gender Relations in Colonial Philippines, 1521-1685" (2004) Francisco R. Demetrio, "Philippine Shamanism and Southeast Asian Parallels" (1973) Francisco R. Demetrio, et al., "The Soul Book: Introduction to Philippine Pagan Religion" (1991)

[@syrusdvirus5]

He is not a witch. He is a faith healer. Witch in Siquijor doesn't tell anyone that they are a witch. It is hard to find them. You only find them through good reliable source or meet one when you open up to them and tell your problem. They will just help you and tell you that they can do what you want for an exchange (not money but certain animal). If you find a real witch please post. Sea snake sometime lives on the mangroves.

[@gwapakaayobabe]

I grew up there so I understood that culture and kind of thinking. Emma's water took longer to clear because remember it has been her who has always been sick lately on that trip. It's a kind of energy healing like cleansing your aural energy around your body especially the problem spots. Question is, after Emma's healing was she ever sick again the rest of the trip (or at least there in Siquijor after the healing). Thanks! New subscriber here and really enjoying your vlogs. :)

[@Ilaya593]

Is it just me as I notice your smiles, gestures, and other aspects of your body language becomng more spontaneous, fluid, and light hearted? You two appear to talk and act more relaxingly. Could it be that the unassuming healer dissipated some negative elements from your chakra? I mean, there's a positive aura about you both. I guess that is why some people consider the Philippines as one of the world's great psychic power points and why most Filipinos are always chuckling, laughing and smiling despite their hardships. So love your Philippine vlogs, you two!! 😋😄😘 🇵🇭

[@meldrinrojas5216]

Siquijor island is a witch island but you won't find one because that is just a meeting place. All witches from different islands of Philippines gather there every Good Friday to test & re-energize their witchcrart

[@noxtwilight_]

Loved the drone work and editing in this video! Really beautiful work.

[@royreyes5608]

The best intro ever... it gets me goosebump.. similar to movie in holywood.. nice video intro editing!!!!!!

[@TravelBeans]

Thanks, I am proud of this one :)

[@Supermalagu]

I've been there too to visit and meet some healers. I'm a kind of shaman and using faith healing. I really love that Island and felt like I belong to that place. It was weird but I felt peace there. I hope to go back soon to meet other healers and talk about our knowledge. I've been to Makati to meet Jaime.T.Licauco and show some things with my shamanic drum and asked him if he could recommend me someone like me but unfortunately he never met someone with the same skill so... I still traveling. I did an international congress of healer in France where I had a chance to meet other shamans from different part of the world. We did ceremonies every night to show and explain our culture. It was pretty interesting to share our knowledge and traditions.

[@siflynn4277]

Like your video. We came here for 4 days, that was over 2 months ago and we're still here. There are many healers on this amazing island and it really works. Doctors are always the very last resort.

[@larrydagui8124]

You mentioned that you love mangrove forest, try visiting my province Kalibo, Aklan and Ibajay, Aklan and you will find very beautiful mangrooves. Oh, and by the way Aklan is the province of Malay where Boracay is.

[@TravelBeans]

Oooh thanks for the recommendation :D

[@peterdcar]

Well you're all healed alright, you had a good laugh and laughter is the best medicine !! The montage of the drive along the roads and the scenery was great!

[@clarkken2449]

haha i like the background music!! something magical?!?!

[@ronaldechon8908]

Yeah, nah! I started laughing when the healer started blowing bubbles on your friends face. I blurted out when the video showed you laughing as well. I love the scoring but I wished you’re giving some more trivia while showing the road :). But I love your videos. Looking for more.

[@MrSinfulm3]

They have different practices. Others wont do healing when the healer is not drunk. Theres also use different stuff like blowing smoke to some parts of your body..

[@1102Chix]

wow! awesome video. especially when you were at the mangrove forest...what you can do if you have a drone. it would be amazing i bet!

[@avid580]

Great cinematography! Loved the visuals, edits, and storytelling. Your craft has moved to the next level. Keep it up!!

[@neil7858]

You guys went to a faith healer and not a witch.

[@jenniferdavis2110]

@ Neil it's an ALBULARYO

[@lanaticozoesy3840]

@@jenniferdavis2110 albularyos are faith healers lmao

[@atlasgunther8947]

same thing different names ... witch also = wise bitch

[@emilbautista8007]

'was trying hard not to laugh but your background music made it funnier. 😂

[@chocoluver18]

Omg i feel like watching awesome movie ... fantastic.. I waa also laughing a lot when the man starts to bubble... Great view while having your lunch.. im happy also to see mangroves mean the ocean is well look after... thank u for sharing

[@blade65dagger]

is it me? . . this vid is very relaxing. nice ride recording going up hill. THEN ! . that sun setting over a knoll terrain on a curve road. the time lapse sunset. smashing guys really ! . . that interaction (part1) with locals at some high view point was cool. the healer part was entertaining - i read billy meier materials so am not bothered by it. by far another great (vid)job from you, thnx.

[@angelmiggymaddie]

I should try this when I go to Siquijor! I love my country, Philippines ❤❤

[@jenniferdavis2110]

@ Angel & Miggy ...lol Ako rin. ..my late Lola's hometown was Santander, Cebu. Looking at the map and it's just right across Siquijor..🙏❤😷🇵🇭

[@bengalishaw2889]

Awesome footage felt like I'm there again. I'm glad you two enjoyed my second home siquijor

[@jamesvaldez9407]

Finally part 2 is out.. ive been waiting for this as if I was watching Harry potter installment. lol They are what we call Albolaryos or Quack doctors. Hehe

[@rellvincevilladares9013]

That was just great. Hope to see you here in island

[@maureenomalley5771]

Great blog! I wish you two would lead a tour, you both seem like such fun!!!

[@jazonerdz1]

As always, it was a nice video.. thanks for promoting our country :)

[@obsidianstang6296]

Witch here. Witch is a gender neutral term, so there are male and female witches. Witchcraft works on principles very similar to what some call "faith". It involves different techniques (depending on the magickal system) coupled with belief, will and visualization to manifest desired outcomes. Very cool video. I like your idea of searching out more magickal experiences in different countries.

[@woolimstanako1297]

You should try in Antique .. they are famous in Kawa Hot Bath in Tibiao Antique..

[@merniloeusebio3738]

Im enjoying your video ,although I never been there in Siquijor .I lived in Metro Manila and never got a chance in going there .Its a nice footage you got and hope your enjoying your trip too.

[@henrylumanogjr.]

Ty for some videos and hope someday I’ll be in siquijor experience something more

[@johnmariepana3403]

Proud Siquijodnon here❤❤❤😇 thank you for exploring our Island😇

[@davewright9313]

Your island is beautiful

[@linotolentino3409]

You guys are great and hope all is well during your travel in the Philippines. God bless your ways for all your future travels exploration. Looking forward for more of your awesome videos...keep them coming!!! :)

[@danzpax]

great edit..didnt want it to end :( cant wait for the next one. TC guys!

[@paulomarcojunio580]

Good luck guys on your trip to Bohol! Hoping the finger really get healed by now! Sad you didn’t get to the marine sanctuary! Take care and enjoy!

[@KarkySphere]

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[@patrickbandelaria6832]

Subscribed here. Just found you and instantly liked your channel. Good contents and concept. Nice chemistry between you two.

[@TravelBeans]

Thank you, hope we can keep you entertained :)

[@justiceempire1170]

Siquijor is truly a Paradise of Mystery and Magic. It is peaceful, fascinating, as well as creepy. We have a helper who lived in this island and she told me endless tales from her great-great grandmother's healing capabilities and magic spells. She often told me dat her Grandmother will often knelt at 6am or 12 noon when the bell tolls at the nearby church even along the way. And dey have a creepy ancient statue of a woman which the witches often visited long time ago. Witches capabilities here are the most powerful but they kept it low-key and others evacuate to far-flung areas due to plunge of strangers.

[@jenniferdavis2110]

I was born in Manila and can't wait to go back and experience that...TY so much to both...a Filipina in NY 🙏❤😷🇵🇭

[@roberthawkins1163]

hey travel Bean... are you connected to Mr. Rowan Atkinson?

[@levingalceran9855]

Hahahha that's so funny, nice blog! :D - from one of the PH locals

[@bornok3653]

I'm glad you guys went to get some healing. Its always best if you talk to locals for reputable ones ( you are allowed to ask decent questions and apologize if you do feel like you have offended them). In the Philippines, most heal for Good, but others may not (so avoid those). As you said, you want to do this in other countries again. You have to make sure that that healer has a good reputation... something that you don't rush into. Traditional herbs, with a reputable practitioners is probably more safer. Just a query, how was that Italian guy's back?👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@jejecaldwell86]

Hey have you try to go Cebu coz they have white sharks that u can swim w it.

[@ofwdad5893]

What tookkkk this soooo longggggg to uploadddddddd!!! Inour beleif the water in the bottle will turn muddy if you have some illness on you and if it clears you are healed.

[@leaholandag6845]

Oh this is my province,good luck and enjoy your trip in the island of fire.....

[@ibrahimibric5506]

hi guys wich place was this

[@migzcerda8809]

I salute you for being honest and respectful...great videos.=)

[@doc2log]

Was your "water" muddied?

[@franciscocevallos5084]

I am Filipino but all my life I have been hearing stories about witchcraft in Siquijor,I haven't been there,but after watching this video and considering it's Summertime 2018 nowadays,I might go two weeks from now

[@jejecaldwell86]

And they have durano farm in the mountains it’s really nice. There

[@JuanaDelaCruzPH2nd]

THANKS a lot for letting us know and watch the beauty and wonders of the Philippine Islands, people and places there. I am clicking and watching adds on your channel to support you guys. There are more than 7000 Islands in the Philippines I wish you could show it all to us. I LOVE the Drone shots! ☺️💋🦋💙Ⓜ️✨💗🤗👑😊❤️😘

[@trckygamer5966]

i used to do water bubbling when i was a kid, wanna try my healing today?

[@jonniecandaza7748]

...oh my...that tree on the sea....picturesque...

[@remesantos1174]

Going to a witch doctor is a matter of faith. I remember when i was a kid everytime i got sick my mom brought me to a magtatAwas and a faith healer , and the next day i got healed:)

[@TravelBeans]

There is definitely something in the faith part of it, not sure if I believe in the practice but I really believe in feed your faith to starve your doubts.

[@sybel4029]

Try the aetas/native ways of healing and other stuff.. their very unique as well

[@tbor-trendz]

lol, that was so funny. I used to blow bubbles in everything I drink when I was a kid. Who knew I was healing people around me when I did that, I was just playing.

[@coolfeet77]

We all blew bubbles into soda pop when we were kids; it was part of being a kid!

[@leonmp8560]

Dante Fabian you have a gift.

[@aegimaydongon]

Hahagahahaha

[@fukase861]

lol xD

[@jvsese6078]

nice like hope you explore all hidden place in the phillippines keep it up guys...

[@angelicashley712]

what is the youtube link of your friends pls ? :)

[@DecimusMxms]

So funny! Best episode so far!😆

[@SuperLuckygirl100]

Is that a bubble healing? Wauw amazing!

[@dinabonito5171]

Thank u for the video but u ddnt go to the cambogahay falls..

[@maxxs.9648]

I want know the background music please?

[@RollyBalondo]

your intro music makes my hair stand already. :-)

[@frankchannel5083]

Local from Siquijor here...I really appreciate visiting our island but I'll gonna leave your believe in this healer.And I do not totally believing on this, even my parents do this for us when we are sick..hahahahah those laugh though so funny...ahahah

[@lifelatelywithizai]

My grandfather was a famous Albularyo/Faith Healer in our village. Even people from nearby towns and villages would go to him to be healed. He passed away few years ago with no one to pass his ability on. No one from his children got his ability.

[@icehockey7214]

lol..it suits the music..your reaction is really epic...i laughed so much...but indeed very nice to see it..

[@InkzBakinggreen]

There are also very powerful healers in Manila,they can heal the patient even through just online.

[@that75_ishguy8]

try mindanao next time? specificaly camiguin and the nothern part of mindanao.. tnx guys for loving our country..there is still more you can explore actually

[@mathewgarcia7549]

waiting for the Part 3 , can you make a Documentary about Wiccans in the Philippines , thank you and blessed be 🌟

[@ronnievasquez3432]

I'm happy that you enjoyed staying in siquijor even in a short for your journey in the Philippines.... Next time try to go to my cousin which I highly recommended to ask some more beautiful place there. He lives in Port area and he has motorbike for rent his name is Ken Ybañez and he is cousin even thou I live in Manila I been there every May of the year to attend Larena fiesta...

[@PocketTrailblazer]

Even just watching this made me feel really calm! so interesting, great work guys, x

[@jepoystaines]

Wow feels and looks like an unbeaten track. Well done guys xxxxx

[@brigitbrigino6336]

I been in siquijor and we go to faith healer, I'm confused and a little bit scary. The place I feel different there something that i can't explain.

[@pdxmonkee]

Loved the scoring...

[@TravelBeans]

Thanks :D

[@ireact2379]

It was really hilarious and i even cant stop laughing with the bubbles.nice vlog tho.

[@joelsolomon9643]

Hi TraveL Beans Nice Video Again Enjoy in Our Country You Are Very Very Welcome😘

[@AnthonyTadle]

Don't be sorry man. You're entitled to your opinion.. y'all take care

[@CarlosReghis]

I highly recommend to visit Angeles City during Holy Week.

[@InkzBakinggreen]

Yeah,nice vedio and the ways you act guys,looks like reall actor!

[@lilytotti]

I like your video it’s exciting with matching nice thrilling and funny music 😁

[@MrJacksuper]

Can you please tell me guys exactly what you feel after the witch doctor encounter? did you really feel better as what you've said in your video? i was laughing about the ceremonial activity but am seriously thinking about your claim... personally was it a good experience? lolz

[@TravelBeans]

Good question. It was really hard to explain but all four of agreed that we felt 'light'. It was an incredibly calm feeling that I can not explain as I haven't felt something like it completely before. However I am not saying I believe or don't believe it was from the healers action.

[@MrJacksuper]

wow, perhaps you were healed mate? lolz... just kidding... well, very good... enjoy mates and take care... i just love watching your adventures in your videos...

[@Xkhanine_Gaming]

man!, i love those joyride videos, I can smell the fresh air.

[@m.austria6984]

As I recall my experience when I was younger, my brother fell off a tree and had a bad ankle sprain and could not walk. The next day my parents took him to a faith healer and all of a sudden he could walk. 😳

[@mariatherezamontejo3127]

In my province (samar) you don't need to blow the water in a jar. It will automatically boil if you are possessed by bad spirits or you have someone (ghost) walking with you.

[@tamaka8364]

Travel Beans please visit our province too, here in Romblon, there are so many amazing things you'll definitely be amazed and explore the beauty of its nature, you'll enjoy your visit here and the people here are also lovable people.

[@1969mawie]

Enjoyed every bit of it👍💯!!!

[@armunro]

Love your videos. Have a safe trip!

[@tonton3004]

Hehe it wasnt a witch... hes only a healer..

[@jeprox9053]

love the cinematic of this one

[@michaelangeles6870]

Ooohhh creepy intro! I like it! Hahaha

[@idontmind3585]

remember Siquijor (island of fire) is called land of sorcerers, don't make fun of it

[@joeGuizan]

No crocodiles, no sharks. The locals are gentle and respectful. Wonderful island.❤️❤️❤️, In my list👍.

[@heyitssolaluna9921]

What's the address of the healer who do bolo bolo I want to go there too.

[@zzzzzsleeping]

Mangrove is a sanctuary of all living things. I love to bring children to learn science. Its a breeding ground for fish, crabs, clams oysters, basically all crustaceans and thousands more. ......and the witches came from the mangrove!😂😂😂

[@Lilydheavenly]

Very beautiful places..

[@gmha5244]

cool intro wow you really pulled it off with that favourite quote. nice vlog tourney. safe journey my friends

[@TravelBeans]

Thanks, so glad you liked it, I really enjoyed making this one.

[@gmha5244]

thanks. good experience you had with faith healers. its kinda well like the previous guy was laughing... but the after feeling is great and reviving. you guys are my favourite because i will be touring other places coz you guys inspired me to love the world

[@rderyk]

.........t'was a good adventure........thumbs up........ :)

[@jessicaalba1690]

I hope you walked a little further and you would definitely see the best cave in the island😊

[@shintaroumidorima995]

I saw you two riding a motorcycle around siquijor

[@JamesPhotoLX]

As stated below by Dante Fabian, I too blew bubbles in my drinks, but when I was blowing bubbles in the bath I must have been healing half the population of the town. No one truly understood the benefits, such a shame. 😁 More great video guys, love it.