No matter how modern we get, pamahiin or Filipino superstitions continue to shape how we live, love, and celebrate. Here are 10 that never seem to die — do you still follow any of these?

1. Sukob

Two siblings shouldn’t get married in the same year — or else both marriages are doomed.

2. Pagpag

After a funeral, don’t go straight home. Drop by somewhere else first so spirits won’t follow you.

3. Pwera Usog

When strangers greet babies, they say pwera usog to ward off sudden sickness.

4. Pancit for Long Life

On birthdays, noodles should stay long and uncut — cutting them short means cutting life, too.

5. Dropping the Wedding Ring

If a ring falls during a wedding ceremony, it’s a bad omen for the couple.

6. No Sweeping During a Wake

Families avoid sweeping floors while someone is lying in state — to keep good fortune from being swept away.

7. Owl Sightings

An owl hooting near your house is said to foretell misfortune or even death.

8. Red Clothes at Funerals

Wearing red to a wake is taboo — believed to attract bad luck.

9. Coins in a New Home

Scattering coins inside a house during move-in day invites prosperity.

10. Knives as Wedding Gifts

Sharp gifts “cut” the bond of a newlywed couple — better give cash or kitchenware instead.

Why They Stick Around

These superstitions live on because they’re more than just fear of bad luck — they’re part of Filipino culture, tradition, and identity. Whether you believe or not, they connect us to our roots and remind us of our lola’s timeless wisdom.