Even when the cameras aren’t rolling, Rabiya Mateo is a lovely diwata through and through! In her latest Instagram Reel, the actress and beauty queen shared some behind-the-scenes clips of the series ...

Clad in a mountain-like skirt, an intricate golden piece with a matching headdress, the costume draws inspiration from the diwata Maria Makiling, associated with the famous Mount Makiling in Laguna.

In Philippine mythology, Maria Makiling is the diwata (guardian spirit) associated with Mount Makiling in Laguna, Philippines. Aduana was born and raised in Laguna. Designed by Patrick Isorena ...

Miss Universe Philippines 2025 (MUPH) frontrunner Yllana Aduana was a sight to behold as she donned her national costume inspired by Maria Makiling, the mythical guardian spirit of Mount Makiling ...

The storybook centers on the mischievous, young titular diwata instead of the adult, long-haired diwatas popularly depicted in Filipino culture, such as the myths of Maria Makiling, Maria Sinukuan ...

In this mythological story, Maria Makiling is known as an enchanted “diwata” who is given the most respect among all goddesses within the area. She’s known as a guardian spirit of the mountain.

A favorite Filipino character is that of the diwata or spirit who lives in the forested mountains of Makiling, and is its guardian. Mt. Makiling still abounds with stories of people who lose their ...