editna1

A Night When Orion’s Belt Went Missing On a cool December night in 2021, skywatchers across parts of the Philippines looked up and noticed something strange—Orion’s Belt was missing. The three brilliant stars—Alnitak, Alnilam, and Mintaka—that normally align perfectly in the night sky had seemingly vanished without a trace. For a few hours, the familiar […]

The Curious Case of the 1995 “Anti-Gravity Rain” In 1995, an unusual weather event in Makati’s Ayala grounds left hundreds of onlookers stunned. What seemed like an ordinary tropical drizzle suddenly turned bizarre when raindrops stopped midair, floating for several seconds before falling to the ground. Witnesses described the scene as “rain defying gravity,” sparking

The “Mactan Triangle” – Cebu’s Own Bermuda Mystery In recent years, locals and travelers around Cordova, Cebu, have been talking about a curious phenomenon: the Mactan Triangle. Named after the famous Bermuda Triangle due to its reported anomalies, this area has gained attention because GPS devices reportedly fail or behave erratically when navigating certain parts

The “Talisay Tesla Storm” – When Ball Lightning Struck Cebu In 2017, residents of Talisay City, Cebu, reported a rare and electrifying phenomenon now known as the Talisay Tesla Storm. Witnesses claim that unusual ball lightning appeared during a violent thunderstorm, leaving behind fried appliances, scorched electronics, and bewildered locals. The phenomenon quickly gained attention

The “Cebu Northern Lights” – When the Sky Glowed in 2000 In the year 2000, residents of Cebu were treated to an unusual and breathtaking celestial phenomenon, now referred to as the Cebu Northern Lights. During a significant solar storm, locals reported seeing aurora-like lights dancing across the sky—an event typically reserved for polar regions.

The “Singing Comet” – When Celestial Music Reached Cebu In 2020, fishermen off the coast of Cebu reported a rare and mysterious celestial phenomenon. Dubbed the Singing Comet, the event involved a comet passing overhead while producing eerie, choir-like sounds—audible only to those on the water. The phenomenon captured public imagination, blending astronomy, folklore, and

The “Falling Star Café” – When a Meteorite Struck Talamban In a rare celestial encounter, the Falling Star Café in Talamban, Cebu, gained national attention when a meteorite crashed onto the eatery’s property. Fortunately, no one was injured, but the event sparked widespread discussion, social media buzz, and curiosity about meteoric phenomena. The unusual incident

The “Blood Moon Tide” – When Moalboal’s Waters Turned Red In 2018, residents and visitors of Moalboal, Cebu, witnessed a rare and striking natural phenomenon. Dubbed the Blood Moon Tide, the event occurred during a total lunar eclipse, when the sea appeared to take on a reddish hue. The phenomenon quickly gained attention on social

The “Ghost Livestreamer of Colon” – A Vanishing Captured on TikTok A chilling video from Colon, Cebu, has taken social media by storm. Known as the Ghost Livestreamer of Colon, a TikToker reportedly filmed his own vanishing, leaving viewers shocked and intrigued. The footage quickly went viral, prompting discussions about supernatural occurrences, digital urban legends,

The “Cursed Cebuano Meme” – Viral Superstition from Lapu-Lapu A new social media phenomenon, the Cursed Cebuano Meme, has taken Facebook and TikTok by storm. Centered around the “Lapu-Lapu McDo Pic,” the meme allegedly brings bad luck to those who share it. Netizens across Cebu and beyond have reported an eerie mix of fascination, amusement,