Driver Joselito Bachao, 67, shows a crocodile’s tooth, a supposed talisman or anting-anting for protection, which he bought for P500 outside Quiapo Church in Manila, on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025. Local folklore has it that amulets can bring protection, prosperity, good health and love. It is believed that Good Friday is the time to
Driver Joselito Bachao, 67, shows a crocodile’s tooth, a supposed talisman or anting-anting for protection, which he bought for P500 outside Quiapo Church in Manila, on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025. Local folklore has it that amulets can bring protection, prosperity, good health and love. It is believed that Good Friday is the time to "recharge" the amulets’ powers. Doing them before 3 p.m., the known hour of Jesus Christ's death on the cross, summons the good vibes while recharged after would summon the negative vibes. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO
Driver Joselito Bachao, 67, shows a crocodile’s tooth, a supposed talisman or anting-anting for protection, which he bought for P500 outside Quiapo Church in Manila, on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025. Local folklore has it that amulets can bring protection, prosperity, good health and love. It is believed that Good Friday is the time to
Driver Joselito Bachao, 67, shows a crocodile’s tooth, a supposed talisman or anting-anting for protection, which he bought for P500 outside Quiapo Church in Manila, on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025. Local folklore has it that amulets can bring protection, prosperity, good health and love. It is believed that Good Friday is the time to "recharge" the amulets’ powers. Doing them before 3 p.m., the known hour of Jesus Christ's death on the cross, summons the good vibes while recharged after would summon the negative vibes. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO
Driver Joselito Bachao, 67, shows a crocodile’s tooth, a supposed talisman or anting-anting for protection, which he bought for P500 outside Quiapo Church in Manila, on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025. Local folklore has it that amulets can bring protection, prosperity, good health and love. It is believed that Good Friday is the time to
Driver Joselito Bachao, 67, shows a crocodile’s tooth, a supposed talisman or anting-anting for protection, which he bought for P500 outside Quiapo Church in Manila, on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025. Local folklore has it that amulets can bring protection, prosperity, good health and love. It is believed that Good Friday is the time to "recharge" the amulets’ powers. Doing them before 3 p.m., the known hour of Jesus Christ's death on the cross, summons the good vibes while recharged after would summon the negative vibes. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO
Driver Joselito Bachao, 67, shows a crocodile’s tooth, a supposed talisman or anting-anting for protection, which he bought for P500 outside Quiapo Church in Manila, on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025. Local folklore has it that amulets can bring protection, prosperity, good health and love. It is believed that Good Friday is the time to
Driver Joselito Bachao, 67, shows a crocodile’s tooth, a supposed talisman or anting-anting for protection, which he bought for P500 outside Quiapo Church in Manila, on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025. Local folklore has it that amulets can bring protection, prosperity, good health and love. It is believed that Good Friday is the time to "recharge" the amulets’ powers. Doing them before 3 p.m., the known hour of Jesus Christ's death on the cross, summons the good vibes while recharged after would summon the negative vibes. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO
Driver Joselito Bachao, 67, shows a crocodile’s tooth, a supposed talisman or anting-anting for protection, which he bought for P500 outside Quiapo Church in Manila, on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025. Local folklore has it that amulets can bring protection, prosperity, good health and love. It is believed that Good Friday is the time to
Driver Joselito Bachao, 67, shows a crocodile’s tooth, a supposed talisman or anting-anting for protection, which he bought for P500 outside Quiapo Church in Manila, on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025. Local folklore has it that amulets can bring protection, prosperity, good health and love. It is believed that Good Friday is the time to "recharge" the amulets’ powers. Doing them before 3 p.m., the known hour of Jesus Christ's death on the cross, summons the good vibes while recharged after would summon the negative vibes. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO
Driver Joselito Bachao, 67, shows a crocodile’s tooth, a supposed talisman or anting-anting for protection, which he bought for P500 outside Quiapo Church in Manila, on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025. Local folklore has it that amulets can bring protection, prosperity, good health and love. It is believed that Good Friday is the time to
Driver Joselito Bachao, 67, shows a crocodile’s tooth, a supposed talisman or anting-anting for protection, which he bought for P500 outside Quiapo Church in Manila, on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025. Local folklore has it that amulets can bring protection, prosperity, good health and love. It is believed that Good Friday is the time to "recharge" the amulets’ powers. Doing them before 3 p.m., the known hour of Jesus Christ's death on the cross, summons the good vibes while recharged after would summon the negative vibes. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO
Driver Joselito Bachao, 67, shows a crocodile’s tooth, a supposed talisman or anting-anting for protection, which he bought for P500 outside Quiapo Church in Manila, on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025. Local folklore has it that amulets can bring protection, prosperity, good health and love. It is believed that Good Friday is the time to
Driver Joselito Bachao, 67, shows a crocodile’s tooth, a supposed talisman or anting-anting for protection, which he bought for P500 outside Quiapo Church in Manila, on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025. Local folklore has it that amulets can bring protection, prosperity, good health and love. It is believed that Good Friday is the time to "recharge" the amulets’ powers. Doing them before 3 p.m., the known hour of Jesus Christ's death on the cross, summons the good vibes while recharged after would summon the negative vibes. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO
Driver Joselito Bachao, 67, shows a crocodile’s tooth, a supposed talisman or anting-anting for protection, which he bought for P500 outside Quiapo Church in Manila, on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025. Local folklore has it that amulets can bring protection, prosperity, good health and love. It is believed that Good Friday is the time to
Driver Joselito Bachao, 67, shows a crocodile’s tooth, a supposed talisman or anting-anting for protection, which he bought for P500 outside Quiapo Church in Manila, on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025. Local folklore has it that amulets can bring protection, prosperity, good health and love. It is believed that Good Friday is the time to "recharge" the amulets’ powers. Doing them before 3 p.m., the known hour of Jesus Christ's death on the cross, summons the good vibes while recharged after would summon the negative vibes. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO
Driver Joselito Bachao, 67, shows a crocodile’s tooth, a supposed talisman or anting-anting for protection, which he bought for P500 outside Quiapo Church in Manila, on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025. Local folklore has it that amulets can bring protection, prosperity, good health and love. It is believed that Good Friday is the time to
Driver Joselito Bachao, 67, shows a crocodile’s tooth, a supposed talisman or anting-anting for protection, which he bought for P500 outside Quiapo Church in Manila, on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025. Local folklore has it that amulets can bring protection, prosperity, good health and love. It is believed that Good Friday is the time to "recharge" the amulets’ powers. Doing them before 3 p.m., the known hour of Jesus Christ's death on the cross, summons the good vibes while recharged after would summon the negative vibes. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO
Driver Joselito Bachao, 67, shows a crocodile’s tooth, a supposed talisman or anting-anting for protection, which he bought for P500 outside Quiapo Church in Manila, on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025. Local folklore has it that amulets can bring protection, prosperity, good health and love. It is believed that Good Friday is the time to
Driver Joselito Bachao, 67, shows a crocodile’s tooth, a supposed talisman or anting-anting for protection, which he bought for P500 outside Quiapo Church in Manila, on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025. Local folklore has it that amulets can bring protection, prosperity, good health and love. It is believed that Good Friday is the time to "recharge" the amulets’ powers. Doing them before 3 p.m., the known hour of Jesus Christ's death on the cross, summons the good vibes while recharged after would summon the negative vibes. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO
Driver Joselito Bachao, 67, shows a crocodile’s tooth, a supposed talisman or anting-anting for protection, which he bought for P500 outside Quiapo Church in Manila, on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025. Local folklore has it that amulets can bring protection, prosperity, good health and love. It is believed that Good Friday is the time to
Driver Joselito Bachao, 67, shows a crocodile’s tooth, a supposed talisman or anting-anting for protection, which he bought for P500 outside Quiapo Church in Manila, on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025. Local folklore has it that amulets can bring protection, prosperity, good health and love. It is believed that Good Friday is the time to "recharge" the amulets’ powers. Doing them before 3 p.m., the known hour of Jesus Christ's death on the cross, summons the good vibes while recharged after would summon the negative vibes. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO
Driver Joselito Bachao, 67, shows a crocodile’s tooth, a supposed talisman or anting-anting for protection, which he bought for P500 outside Quiapo Church in Manila, on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025. Local folklore has it that amulets can bring protection, prosperity, good health and love. It is believed that Good Friday is the time to
Driver Joselito Bachao, 67, shows a crocodile’s tooth, a supposed talisman or anting-anting for protection, which he bought for P500 outside Quiapo Church in Manila, on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025. Local folklore has it that amulets can bring protection, prosperity, good health and love. It is believed that Good Friday is the time to "recharge" the amulets’ powers. Doing them before 3 p.m., the known hour of Jesus Christ's death on the cross, summons the good vibes while recharged after would summon the negative vibes. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO
Driver Joselito Bachao, 67, shows a crocodile’s tooth, a supposed talisman or anting-anting for protection, which he bought for P500 outside Quiapo Church in Manila, on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025. Local folklore has it that amulets can bring protection, prosperity, good health and love. It is believed that Good Friday is the time to
Driver Joselito Bachao, 67, shows a crocodile’s tooth, a supposed talisman or anting-anting for protection, which he bought for P500 outside Quiapo Church in Manila, on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025. Local folklore has it that amulets can bring protection, prosperity, good health and love. It is believed that Good Friday is the time to "recharge" the amulets’ powers. Doing them before 3 p.m., the known hour of Jesus Christ's death on the cross, summons the good vibes while recharged after would summon the negative vibes. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO
Driver Joselito Bachao, 67, shows a crocodile’s tooth, a supposed talisman or anting-anting for protection, which he bought for P500 outside Quiapo Church in Manila, on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025. Local folklore has it that amulets can bring protection, prosperity, good health and love. It is believed that Good Friday is the time to
Driver Joselito Bachao, 67, shows a crocodile’s tooth, a supposed talisman or anting-anting for protection, which he bought for P500 outside Quiapo Church in Manila, on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025. Local folklore has it that amulets can bring protection, prosperity, good health and love. It is believed that Good Friday is the time to "recharge" the amulets’ powers. Doing them before 3 p.m., the known hour of Jesus Christ's death on the cross, summons the good vibes while recharged after would summon the negative vibes. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO
Driver Joselito Bachao, 67, shows a crocodile’s tooth, a supposed talisman or anting-anting for protection, which he bought for P500 outside Quiapo Church in Manila, on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025. Local folklore has it that amulets can bring protection, prosperity, good health and love. It is believed that Good Friday is the time to
Driver Joselito Bachao, 67, shows a crocodile’s tooth, a supposed talisman or anting-anting for protection, which he bought for P500 outside Quiapo Church in Manila, on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025. Local folklore has it that amulets can bring protection, prosperity, good health and love. It is believed that Good Friday is the time to "recharge" the amulets’ powers. Doing them before 3 p.m., the known hour of Jesus Christ's death on the cross, summons the good vibes while recharged after would summon the negative vibes. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO
Driver Joselito Bachao, 67, shows a crocodile’s tooth, a supposed talisman or anting-anting for protection, which he bought for P500 outside Quiapo Church in Manila, on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025. Local folklore has it that amulets can bring protection, prosperity, good health and love. It is believed that Good Friday is the time to
Driver Joselito Bachao, 67, shows a crocodile’s tooth, a supposed talisman or anting-anting for protection, which he bought for P500 outside Quiapo Church in Manila, on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025. Local folklore has it that amulets can bring protection, prosperity, good health and love. It is believed that Good Friday is the time to "recharge" the amulets’ powers. Doing them before 3 p.m., the known hour of Jesus Christ's death on the cross, summons the good vibes while recharged after would summon the negative vibes. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO
Driver Joselito Bachao, 67, shows a crocodile’s tooth, a supposed talisman or anting-anting for protection, which he bought for P500 outside Quiapo Church in Manila, on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025. Local folklore has it that amulets can bring protection, prosperity, good health and love. It is believed that Good Friday is the time to
Driver Joselito Bachao, 67, shows a crocodile’s tooth, a supposed talisman or anting-anting for protection, which he bought for P500 outside Quiapo Church in Manila, on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025. Local folklore has it that amulets can bring protection, prosperity, good health and love. It is believed that Good Friday is the time to "recharge" the amulets’ powers. Doing them before 3 p.m., the known hour of Jesus Christ's death on the cross, summons the good vibes while recharged after would summon the negative vibes. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO
Driver Joselito Bachao, 67, shows a crocodile’s tooth, a supposed talisman or anting-anting for protection, which he bought for P500 outside Quiapo Church in Manila, on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025. Local folklore has it that amulets can bring protection, prosperity, good health and love. It is believed that Good Friday is the time to
Driver Joselito Bachao, 67, shows a crocodile’s tooth, a supposed talisman or anting-anting for protection, which he bought for P500 outside Quiapo Church in Manila, on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025. Local folklore has it that amulets can bring protection, prosperity, good health and love. It is believed that Good Friday is the time to "recharge" the amulets’ powers. Doing them before 3 p.m., the known hour of Jesus Christ's death on the cross, summons the good vibes while recharged after would summon the negative vibes. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO
Driver Joselito Bachao, 67, shows a crocodile’s tooth, a supposed talisman or anting-anting for protection, which he bought for P500 outside Quiapo Church in Manila, on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025. Local folklore has it that amulets can bring protection, prosperity, good health and love. It is believed that Good Friday is the time to
Driver Joselito Bachao, 67, shows a crocodile’s tooth, a supposed talisman or anting-anting for protection, which he bought for P500 outside Quiapo Church in Manila, on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025. Local folklore has it that amulets can bring protection, prosperity, good health and love. It is believed that Good Friday is the time to "recharge" the amulets’ powers. Doing them before 3 p.m., the known hour of Jesus Christ's death on the cross, summons the good vibes while recharged after would summon the negative vibes. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO
Driver Joselito Bachao, 67, shows a crocodile’s tooth, a supposed talisman or anting-anting for protection, which he bought for P500 outside Quiapo Church in Manila, on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025. Local folklore has it that amulets can bring protection, prosperity, good health and love. It is believed that Good Friday is the time to
Driver Joselito Bachao, 67, shows a crocodile’s tooth, a supposed talisman or anting-anting for protection, which he bought for P500 outside Quiapo Church in Manila, on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025. Local folklore has it that amulets can bring protection, prosperity, good health and love. It is believed that Good Friday is the time to "recharge" the amulets’ powers. Doing them before 3 p.m., the known hour of Jesus Christ's death on the cross, summons the good vibes while recharged after would summon the negative vibes. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO
Driver Joselito Bachao, 67, shows a crocodile’s tooth, a supposed talisman or anting-anting for protection, which he bought for P500 outside Quiapo Church in Manila, on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025. Local folklore has it that amulets can bring protection, prosperity, good health and love. It is believed that Good Friday is the time to
Driver Joselito Bachao, 67, shows a crocodile’s tooth, a supposed talisman or anting-anting for protection, which he bought for P500 outside Quiapo Church in Manila, on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025. Local folklore has it that amulets can bring protection, prosperity, good health and love. It is believed that Good Friday is the time to "recharge" the amulets’ powers. Doing them before 3 p.m., the known hour of Jesus Christ's death on the cross, summons the good vibes while recharged after would summon the negative vibes. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO
Driver Joselito Bachao, 67, shows a crocodile’s tooth, a supposed talisman or anting-anting for protection, which he bought for P500 outside Quiapo Church in Manila, on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025. Local folklore has it that amulets can bring protection, prosperity, good health and love. It is believed that Good Friday is the time to
Driver Joselito Bachao, 67, shows a crocodile’s tooth, a supposed talisman or anting-anting for protection, which he bought for P500 outside Quiapo Church in Manila, on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025. Local folklore has it that amulets can bring protection, prosperity, good health and love. It is believed that Good Friday is the time to "recharge" the amulets’ powers. Doing them before 3 p.m., the known hour of Jesus Christ's death on the cross, summons the good vibes while recharged after would summon the negative vibes. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO
Driver Joselito Bachao, 67, shows a crocodile’s tooth, a supposed talisman or anting-anting for protection, which he bought for P500 outside Quiapo Church in Manila, on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025. Local folklore has it that amulets can bring protection, prosperity, good health and love. It is believed that Good Friday is the time to
Driver Joselito Bachao, 67, shows a crocodile’s tooth, a supposed talisman or anting-anting for protection, which he bought for P500 outside Quiapo Church in Manila, on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025. Local folklore has it that amulets can bring protection, prosperity, good health and love. It is believed that Good Friday is the time to "recharge" the amulets’ powers. Doing them before 3 p.m., the known hour of Jesus Christ's death on the cross, summons the good vibes while recharged after would summon the negative vibes. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO
Driver Joselito Bachao, 67, shows a crocodile’s tooth, a supposed talisman or anting-anting for protection, which he bought for P500 outside Quiapo Church in Manila, on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025. Local folklore has it that amulets can bring protection, prosperity, good health and love. It is believed that Good Friday is the time to
Driver Joselito Bachao, 67, shows a crocodile’s tooth, a supposed talisman or anting-anting for protection, which he bought for P500 outside Quiapo Church in Manila, on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025. Local folklore has it that amulets can bring protection, prosperity, good health and love. It is believed that Good Friday is the time to "recharge" the amulets’ powers. Doing them before 3 p.m., the known hour of Jesus Christ's death on the cross, summons the good vibes while recharged after would summon the negative vibes. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

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