Summary
In September 2026, residents of Barangay Robles in La Castellana, Negros Occidental, Philippines, reported seeing a mysterious figure clinging to a coconut tree near a family home. Witnesses described a dark shape, reddish eyes, and an animal-like appearance, associating it with the Aswang of Philippine folklore. Neighbors reportedly threw salt, stones, and sand toward the figure before it disappeared. The sightings coincided with unexplained nighttime disturbances involving a family member. A television investigation later examined video footage and the witnesses' accounts, but the reported creature was not conclusively identified.
Additional Notes
The incident attracted attention after a report by the Philippine television program Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho, subsequently summarized by GMA News on September 17, 2026. According to family member Mary Jo Tenorio, her uncle, known as Tilo, became severely distressed around midnight after recently returning from hospital treatment for vomiting. Family members described shaking, crying, stiffness, and other alarming symptoms. During the disturbance, the lights in their home reportedly went out. At approximately the same time, relatives claimed to notice a dark figure with reddish eyes clinging to a coconut tree outside the house. Neighbor Renato Dagang separately described a dark, rounded shape high in the tree and believed it was an Aswang. Frightened residents reportedly threw salt, stones, and sand toward the figure, which subsequently disappeared from view. Later that night, at around 2:00 a.m., the family reported another episode involving Tilo. Additional unusual odors and alleged sightings were interpreted locally as signs of the creature's continued presence. Some residents identified the reported figure as an Adlay, a locally described type of Aswang with a large, dog-like body and a humanoid or monkey-like face. Cultural researcher Serafin Plotria Jr. discussed this interpretation but did not endorse the supernatural explanation. He suggested that the poorly defined figure in the footage could instead have been a large bird, possibly an owl. The television investigation also sought an assessment of Tilo's condition from the Municipal Health Office. The available written report does not provide that assessment's conclusions, so no medical explanation should be inferred from it. The identity of the reported figure remains uncertain in the published account. The family's observations, the recorded footage, and the medical circumstances must be considered separately. At least two named individuals, Mary Jo Tenorio and Renato Dagang, described the alleged creature, while another family member, Jaylord, participated in a later reported observation. Other residents were said to have witnessed or reacted to the incident, but their individual accounts could not be reliably distinguished. The database therefore records a provisional witness count of three, reflecting the available reports rather than a verified total of independent eyewitnesses. Current Case: This case is based on information available at the time of publication. As investigations and reporting may still be ongoing, subsequent findings, explanations, or developments may not be reflected in this entry.
The Location Today
Barangay Robles is a residential community within the municipality of La Castellana, Negros Occidental. The reported sighting occurred near a family home and a coconut tree on or beside private property. There is no established public attraction associated with the incident. The precise location has not been publicly verified. The location is not a designated paranormal visitor site.
- Environment
- Village / Rural Area, Residential Area
- Time of Day
- Night, around midnight and later
- Evidence Level
- Newspaper Report
- Visiting the Location
- Not Applicable
- Ownership of the Location
- Private