Filipino traditions that are not used anymore

Tabitabi Po
Being that we’re a very superstitious nation and that we believe in a number of
spiritual beings and mythical creatures, many of us were taught as kids to say
“tabi po” or “tabi-tabi po” when passing by a huge tree, an anthill or termite
mound, or even a dark ally. This is to ask permission to the spirits and
mythical creatures that you’re passing by and so they can avoid you. We grew
up listening to stories of how people who don’t pay their respects to the spirits
are cursed and get sick, vomit or urinate black bile, spit out insects, and
experience swelling or pain on any part of the body.