I WAS born in Cavite, the land of Nardong Putik and Pepeng Agimat. My old folks on both sides were firm believers of the mystical and occult. My grandfather was an albularyo or a folk healer. My other grandfather had several anting-antings and a white cloth that was supposed to make him invisible.
And so when I was born “suhi” or footling breach baby (or born feet first), the whole family had a big celebration. “Suhi” babies born this way are expected to become good healers when they grow up.