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  Say “touch wood” and literally touch wood after saying something unlucky to avoid bad luck

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  Pregnant women should avoid manananggal and aswang folklore creatures for protection

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  If you see a kapre (tree giant) or tikbalang (horse demon), avoid their territory

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  Don’t marry in the same year as a family death, or it brings misfortune (“sukob”)

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  Consult an “albularyo” (folk healer) for unexplained illnesses or curses

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  Use “gayuma” (love potion) to attract someone

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  If you see a balete tree, avoid disturbing it to prevent sickness from spirits

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  If items go missing and reappear, blame it on dwendes (elves)

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  Saying “Tao po” when knocking reassures residents you’re not a harmful spirit

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  Placing stakes at the corners of the house deters aswang (shape-shifting monsters)