NAME: GERALD L.

CALFOFORO
BUNGISNGIS

Characteristics:
Bungisngis is a one-eyed giant in Philippine folklore. This giant, purported to dwell
in Meluz, Orion, Bataan, Cebu is described as is always laughing. The literal meaning of
the name Bungingis is derived from the Cebuano word ngisi which means "to giggle".
Having a humanoid shape, it has large teeth which are always showing, and its upper lip
covers its face when it is thrown back. Two long tusks project from the side of its mouth.
The giant's only eye, is found in the middle of its forehead.
Strenght:
Strong sense of hearing. It has also displays unusual strength. In the Filipino tale
"The Three Friends – The Monkey, The Dog and The Carabao, The giant is able to lift
the carabao and throw it with such force that it ends knee-deep in the ground.
Weaknesses:
Bungisngis is easily outwitted and quickly panics. In the tale of the Three Friends,
Monkey's tricks led him to his death.
 BERBEROKA

Characteritics:
The people from Apayao, Abra and Ilocos Norte believe in and fear a swamp
creature called Berberoka. It lures victims by sucking water in the pond enough for a
number fish to come to the surface. When the potential victims get attracted to the school
of fish, the Berberoka drowns them by hosing water and swallowing them afterwards.
Strenght:
They were compared to the Greek naiads, the nymphs of water elements. They
have the ability to suck up all the water in a swamp or lake. Also, many elderly people
believed that they use water to attack their enemies. They discharge a large amount of
water (just like a fire extinguisher) at their victims until they drown.
Weaknesses:
Despite all their powers, these water ogres have a morbid, ironic fear of crabs.