The Siyokoy: Sea Creature of the Deep

Stories Philippines · Episode## Episode 35: The Siyokoy: Sea Creature of the DeepThe ocean has rules. Rules that have been passed down for generations by Filipino fishermen who know what lives beneath the surface. Tonight, Angel and Paul explore the Siyokoy — the terrifying sea creature of Filipino folklore that haunts the waters of the Philippines. From a young fisherman who defied the warnings and entered a forbidden coral cave, to a teenage girl who vanished beneath the waves for twelve hours, to a fishing crew who encountered something impossible in the dark waters off Mindanao — these are the stories of those who crossed paths with the creature that rules the deep.## Timestamps- 00:00 — Introduction and cold open- 01:00 — Disclaimer and content warning- 01:30 — Show intro and host introductions- 02:30 — Kamustahan and life updates- 06:00 — Introduction to the Siyokoy- 08:00 — Story 1: The Coral Cave of Panay Island- 22:00 — Discussion and reaction- 25:00 — Story 2: The Girl from Calatagan- 35:00 — Discussion and reaction- 38:00 — Story 3: The Santa Teresita Incident- 45:00 — Discussion and final thoughts- 47:00 — Outro## Story Summaries**The Coral Cave of Panay Island**A young fisherman named Tuto from a small Visayan village defies the elders' warnings and dives into a forbidden underwater cave. Inside, he discovers gold coins and ancient artifacts — but he also discovers what the old men were protecting him from. A Siyokoy grabs his ankle and stares into his eyes before letting him go. From that day forward, Tuto is marked by the creature. The fish disappear whenever he's on the boat. The ocean remembers his face.**The Girl from Calatagan**Four teenage girls from Manila visit their grandparents in Calatagan, Batangas for a beach weekend. Despite warnings to stay close to shore, one girl named Josefina swims toward a mysterious glow in the water. She vanishes for twelve hours. When she's found the next morning, she's alive but changed. Her skin burns in sunlight, her eyes look different, and she smells like salt water. Something in the ocean touched her — and left its mark.**The Santa Teresita Incident**A fishing crew of six men set out on the Santa Teresita boat off the coast of Mindanao for a routine night of fishing. The captain has one rule: never look into the dark water at night. When a young crew member named Rodel breaks the rule, he sees something looking back at him. A massive, scaled creature with webbed hands pulls him overboard. He's found the next morning alive but refuses to talk about what happened underwater. He leaves Zamboanga and never returns to the ocean.## Hosts- **Angel** — Co-host, brings personal stories and cultural perspective- **Paul** — Co-host, provides research and historical context## Topics- Siyokoy (Filipino sea creature)- Filipino fishing traditions and superstitions- Underwater cave legends- The concept of being "marked" by supernatural creatures- Albularyo (traditional Filipino healers)- Visayan folklore- Calatagan, Batangas- Zamboanga del Sur- Filipino-Canadian identity and connection to heritage## DisclaimerThis episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The hosts are not professionals in paranormal investigation or folklore studies. We have deep respect for the spiritual beliefs and cultural traditions of the Filipino people. Listener discretion is advised.Stories Philippines is a Filipino podcast exploring the mysteries, legends, and supernatural encounters of the Philippines. New episodes every week.---**Episode 35** | **Runtime:** 47 minutes | **Hosts:** Angel & PaulThanks for listening to Stories Philippines! Just a quick heads up: everything we share on this show is meant for entertainment and educational purposes. We're speaking from our own personal experience, so it might not be the perfect fit for your specific situation.This podcast is proudly brought to you by HustleStudios. Hustle smarter, grow faster.DISCLAIMER 📢Stories Philippines Podcast - Pinoy Horror Stories is an independent production by HustleStudios. The stories and topics discussed are for entertainment and informational purposes only. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect HustleStudios or its affiliates.Some names and details may be altered to protect privacy. Listener discretion advised. All content protected under copyright law.This episode might be ad-supported. Support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes, early access, and exclusive promos.👉 Check our Patreon👉 Or subscribe via Apple Podcasts📻 Listen to Hustle Studios Radio 24/7!🎧 radio.hustlestudios.net/live🔊 All our podcasts — playing back to back, anytime!