Unearthing the most haunted places in the Philippines

It’s Halloween once again—the time of year when ghost stories, eerie encounters, and supernatural legends come alive! As the air grows colder and the nights grow darker, Filipinos share tales of haunted places that blur the line between history and horror. This Halloween, let’s uncover eight of the most notoriously haunted locations in the Philippines and the chilling stories that continue to haunt them.

Teacher’s Camp
📍Baguio City
An educational training center that now doubles as a lodging established in 1908, Teacher’s Camp has been notorious for being haunted with ghostly sightings. Many visitors report paranormal activity such as hearing footsteps at night, getting unexplainable chills, or feeling a presence with them.

Laperal White House
📍Baguio City
One of Baguio’s most stunning mansions, Laperal White House, is infamous for the horror stories revolving around the structure. According to locals, the ghosts of the owner of the mansion— the Laperal family, still roam the halls of this house to this day. An apparition of a little girl is said to be seen by many around the staircase of the mansion.

Diplomat Hotel
📍 Baguio City
Isolated and abandoned on top of the Dominican Hill in Baguio City, the Diplomat Hotel is one of the most known haunted places in the country. With its location and history, the structure even looks eerie during the peak of the day. Built in the 1900s, it is said that the Diplomat Hotel became a witness to the horrors of World War II. Visitors note that they hear screams, whispers, and footsteps from the silent and empty halls, and others apparently even see headless ghosts roaming the corridors.

Bahay na Pula
📍 San Ildefonso, Bulacan
The history of Bahay na Pula reflects one of the darkest times in the Philippines. During World War II, this mansion was said to be the grounds where Japanese soldiers abused locals. Many report hearing the cries of women and children along the rooms, as well as seeing people wearing traditional attire walk down the halls. Today, the mansion is demolished and only its skeleton and haunting past remains.

Manila Film Center
📍 Pasay City
In the midst of the bustling city lies a large abandoned structure that hears chilling voices day and night. The Manila Film Center faced multiple tragedies from the start— from building accidents, to structural damage, to fire, and to natural disasters. According to visitors and employees, distant echoes of voices can be heard inside despite its abandonment a few decades ago.

Clark Airbase Hospital
📍 Pampanga
Clark Airbase Hospital is one of the most known abandoned facilities in the country, which is also notorious for being haunted. Used as a medical center during the World War II and Vietnam War, the former hospital is witness to the unfortunate deaths of soldiers and civilians alike. Visitors report seeing wounded men in uniform around the place. Many horror stories take place in this area, where even ghostbusting equipment detect the paranormal activities.

Ozone Disco
📍 Quezon City
Many Filipinos know about the tragedy in Ozone Disco in 1996, where a fire broke out in the area while people were stuck inside the club. After the incident, many report hearing chilling screams and shouts for help from the club. Today, the area is closed and even renovated into a new structure, but people still believe that there are still souls trapped inside.

Corregidor Island
📍 Cavite
Situated right in the entrance of Manila Bay, Corregidor is where the battle between Japanese and American soldiers took place in the midst of World War II. Aside from its history, the island is also known for its horror stories. Malinta Tunnel, located in the middle of the island, is especially popular for paranormal activities. Sounds of gunfire, footsteps, faint voices, and shadowy figures are observed in this area, especially at night.

From historic mansions to war-torn ruins, these haunted places remind us that the past never truly leaves. Each site holds echoes of tragedy, mystery, and memory that continue to send chills down the spine of every visitor. So this Halloween, dare to explore—but remember, some stories are best left undisturbed.