Attorney Noede Villareal 
He has studied Buddhism in a temple in Thailand and was soon to leave on a pilgrimage to India. He has a very strong belief in spirituality and, it seems, has become enlightened through a combination of different belief systems. He is very aware of the good and evil in Capiz and of the magic that is held on both sides. He talks of the battles between these magics and how their equality stunts a successor from rising. During the interview he talked about a man living way outside of town on the edge of a farm and the jungle. This man’s name was Lolo Gonying and it was said he is a Babaylan – a type of faith healer. This is what falls into the Aswang category according to Capiznons – (the city folk in Manila would disagree – comic books and movies in Manila have far exceeded any realities that may be in existence today - so this is from the opinions of people living in the centre of Aswang folklore ‘Capiz’.) It was discussed that it would be very possible for us to go to his home and interview him. He is said to be able to contact spirits and heal the sick. I don’t ever hold much faith in ‘healers’ or ‘mediums’, but being in a foreign country made me a little nervous and my vulnerability presented itself (all in my head). So the next day we were off to see Lolo Gonying. We drove for what seemed to be farther than the province of Capiz should geographically allow, turned onto a muddy road where we drove for another while.
He has studied Buddhism in a temple in Thailand and was soon to leave on a pilgrimage to India. He has a very strong belief in spirituality and, it seems, has become enlightened through a combination of different belief systems. He is very aware of the good and evil in Capiz and of the magic that is held on both sides. He talks of the battles between these magics and how their equality stunts a successor from rising. During the interview he talked about a man living way outside of town on the edge of a farm and the jungle. This man’s name was Lolo Gonying and it was said he is a Babaylan – a type of faith healer. This is what falls into the Aswang category according to Capiznons – (the city folk in Manila would disagree – comic books and movies in Manila have far exceeded any realities that may be in existence today - so this is from the opinions of people living in the centre of Aswang folklore ‘Capiz’.) It was discussed that it would be very possible for us to go to his home and interview him. He is said to be able to contact spirits and heal the sick. I don’t ever hold much faith in ‘healers’ or ‘mediums’, but being in a foreign country made me a little nervous and my vulnerability presented itself (all in my head). So the next day we were off to see Lolo Gonying. We drove for what seemed to be farther than the province of Capiz should geographically allow, turned onto a muddy road where we drove for another while. Caribou 
It was rainy and I felt disorientated - when I asked questions to Che Che about our location – she answered that she wasn’t sure. This of course did nothing to get rid of any insecurities I may be feeling. Luckily, The Dugo Capiznon group are fun, friendly people, so the never ending jokes were welcomed. At the end of the road there were a few bamboo and wood homes. The locals were extremely curious to see us there and did not seem impressed by the camera. Angelo from Dugo Capiznon went in to talk with Lolo Gonying and after a few moments came out with the news that he would see us.
It was rainy and I felt disorientated - when I asked questions to Che Che about our location – she answered that she wasn’t sure. This of course did nothing to get rid of any insecurities I may be feeling. Luckily, The Dugo Capiznon group are fun, friendly people, so the never ending jokes were welcomed. At the end of the road there were a few bamboo and wood homes. The locals were extremely curious to see us there and did not seem impressed by the camera. Angelo from Dugo Capiznon went in to talk with Lolo Gonying and after a few moments came out with the news that he would see us. Lolo Gonying 
We interviewed him about his powers and the myths and non-myths surrounding it. All this was done through a translator. He gave a frightening account of his own encounter with an Aswang. His family looked on during the interview, a rooster cock-a-doodle-dooed in the background – which isn’t so background on the audio track – which added to a mounting uneasiness I was feeling.
We interviewed him about his powers and the myths and non-myths surrounding it. All this was done through a translator. He gave a frightening account of his own encounter with an Aswang. His family looked on during the interview, a rooster cock-a-doodle-dooed in the background – which isn’t so background on the audio track – which added to a mounting uneasiness I was feeling. A family member looks on 
Lolo Gonying is a very old man – 86 I think – as you can see he carries his experience in his features. I had been told that Lolo Gonying plays the violin. I asked if he would play for us. He did, he got up and danced and I thought ‘Oh, the cute old man is dancing’.
Lolo Gonying is a very old man – 86 I think – as you can see he carries his experience in his features. I had been told that Lolo Gonying plays the violin. I asked if he would play for us. He did, he got up and danced and I thought ‘Oh, the cute old man is dancing’. Lolo Gonying playing his violin 
Then he yelped and started shaking all over. I thought he was having a stroke. The family began rushing around and he gave more yells and began talking incoherently – ordering the family to build a fire. Two spirits had contacted him – one was trying to possess him, we were all dumbfounded by what was happening. Janice managed to stay in character, I managed to keep the camera rolling, and what happened next will be seen in the finished film… Okay, so that was kind of a lazy entry on my part. There are so many details that I want to get into, but I feel it has to be seen, so I will let the footage speak for itself. This part of the blog is tough to write because I want to tell everyone all the incredible things we experienced, but I don’t want to take anything away from the finished film. On this blog, the film won out. Coming up next, ‘The Virgin Mary’ and the ‘Wet Market’.
Then he yelped and started shaking all over. I thought he was having a stroke. The family began rushing around and he gave more yells and began talking incoherently – ordering the family to build a fire. Two spirits had contacted him – one was trying to possess him, we were all dumbfounded by what was happening. Janice managed to stay in character, I managed to keep the camera rolling, and what happened next will be seen in the finished film… Okay, so that was kind of a lazy entry on my part. There are so many details that I want to get into, but I feel it has to be seen, so I will let the footage speak for itself. This part of the blog is tough to write because I want to tell everyone all the incredible things we experienced, but I don’t want to take anything away from the finished film. On this blog, the film won out. Coming up next, ‘The Virgin Mary’ and the ‘Wet Market’. 
