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White Lady of Balete Drive
The most famous ghost in the Philippines. She appears on Balete Drive—a long-haired woman in white who hitchhikes or appears in car mirrors. Taxi drivers avoid this street at night. Many have seen her face.
1950 - Present
Quezon City, Philippines
5000+ witnesses
The White Lady of Balete Drive is the most famous ghost story in the Philippines.
The Legend
According to local accounts:
The White Lady:
- Haunts Balete Drive in Quezon City
- Appears as a woman in white
- Long black hair
- Shows up in car mirrors
- Terrifies drivers at night
The Road
Balete Drive:
- A two-lane street
- Lined with old balete trees
- Considered haunted
- In New Manila
- Avoided by many at night
Sightings
The White Lady appears:
- As a hitchhiker
- In the back seat (via mirror)
- Walking along the road
- Standing under trees
- Vanishing suddenly
Origin Stories
Who was she?
- Rape and murder victim (common story)
- Woman killed by Japanese soldiers (WWII)
- Car accident victim
- Jilted bride
- Unknown tragic figure
Famous Encounters
Notable accounts:
- Taxi drivers who never return
- Passengers who see her in mirrors
- Cars that stall on the street
- Security guards’ testimonies
- Multiple witness accounts
Precautions
To stay safe:
- Don’t drive alone at night
- Don’t look in the rearview mirror
- Drive through quickly
- Don’t pick up hitchhikers
- Say a prayer
Sources
- Philippine urban legend documentation