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KAPRE-A kapre is a Philippine mythical creature that could be characterized as a tree giant. It is described as being a tall (7 to 9 ft), big, black, hairy,[2] muscular creature. Kapres are normally described as having a strong smell that would attract human attention.
TIKBALANG-Ang tikbalang o tigbalang ay isang nilalang na may mala-kabayong hitsura. Kabilang ito sa mga nilalang ng mitolohiya at kuwentong-bayan ng Pilipinas. Mayroon itong katawan ng isang tao subalit may mga paa ng isang kabayo. 
SIRENA-The Sirena is a mythological sea creature from Filipino culture . In some regions of the Philippines, particularly Bicol and Visayas, Sirenas are known as Magindara and portrayed as vicious mermaids. Unlike Sirens of Greek mythology, who are portrayed as women/bird creatures, Sirenas are often portrayed as mermaid-like creatures who live under the sea. In Philippine mythology, the Sirenais a mythological aquatic creature with the head and torso of a human female and the tail of a fish. The Sirena is an Engkanto –' the Filipino counterpart of English mermaids. Engkantos are classified as one of the Bantay Tubig, a Filipino term for mythical guardians of the water. In addition to the Sirena, other examples of Bantay Tubig are Siyokoy, Kataw and Ugkoy. The male version of a Sirena is called a Sireno. Sometimes Sirena are paired with Siyokoy. A popular mermaid character in the Philippines is Dyesebel.
DUWENDE-The Duwendes are small people who live in small hills, that look like anthills, big trees like narra, and abandoned houses, they often come out at a certain time, around 6 am, 12 pm , 6 pm, and 12 am. 
DIWATA-Diwatas were said to reside in large trees, such as acacia and balete and were understood as the guardian spirits of nature: casting blessings or curses upon those who brought benefits or harm to the forests and mountains. Although they were literally everywhere in old beliefs, many are diwatas of communities, nature, the spiritual realms, and the celestial abodes and the underworld.

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