OF TREES AND FOREST
As kids, we scared each other while passing old acacia, balete, or mango trees, picturing mythical creatures living inside. We'd hear elders say they never cut them down, afraid of curses or hauntings. Trees like the 50-year-old acacia in Villar City carry deep mysticism in Filipino folklore, serving as homes for beings like the kapre—a giant spirit puffing on a cigar.
Beyond the myths, old trees also symbolize history and resiliency. The heritage tree in Villar City, the 50-year-old acacia tree, is not just a tree, it is a symbolic tree that has weathered many years and challenges, standing a
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