In between the Philippine and South China Sea, there are a group of islands.

These islands are the Visayas region of the Philippines, but one island wasn't always there.

According to legend, many years ago, there was a great storm.

The storm engulfed the region and caused a strong earthquake.

And this earthquake caused the land and water to shake and lightning and thunder emerged.

As earth and water shook, an island rose from the sea.

This island became known as Sikkyur Island, the island of fire.

When the Spanish first arrived in the Philippines, that's exactly what they called it, Isla

de Fuego, because the whole island gave off of mystical glow.

And to this day, this island in the Philippines is known for its ghostly legends, witchcraft,

mythical creatures.

My name is Edwin, and here's a horror story.

I've always heard of legends and myths from the Philippines, but I didn't know much about them.

When I began looking up more

information, one name kept popping up, Secure Island. Even among Filipinos, it is known for all of its

stories. Filipinos from big cities like Manila grow up hearing the scary stories of Sequeor.

It's a bit of a distance to get there, and it rains a lot, but it doesn't rain as much from

March to June, so it's kind of the visitor time.

No matter when you go though, the magic of the island will be there.

Sikior is home of the oldest Balete, which in Filipino folklore, Balete trees are believed to be the home

for spirits and creatures like Duendez, Tiki Balang, or demon horse, and the bearded capre, the tree

giant. These trees are epiphytes, a type of plant that belongs to the fig family.

...