Maria Makiling

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Maria Makiling, in Philippine mythology, is said to be a diwata, which roughly translated means fairy or goddess. She is said to inhabit Mount Makiling in Laguna province and protects the mountain from those who would harm or defile it. She allows people to come and go as long as they don't harm the plants or animals and she forbids them to take anything from the mountain. Any who do are sure to invoke her wrath.

There are legends that surround Mount Makiling, one of which is about a group of hikers who left their camp dirty with human waste and empty cans and bottles. Searching for water, the hikers found themselves back in the same place over and over again. Only after they cleaned their camp did they find water soon after.