Balete Drive is a street located in New Manila, Quezon City, Philippines. It is known for apparitions of a white lady and haunted houses which were built during the Spanish Era (1800s). New Manila has an abundance of balete trees, which, according to legend, is a favorite spot of wandering spirits and other paranormal beings. Paranormal experts believe that the white lady was raped
by Japanese soldiers during the Second World War, which differs from
the movie (see below). Witnesses of the white lady, advise motorists to
avoid the street at night, especially if they are alone. If it is
necessary to travel the route, they advise that the backseat of the car
is fully occupied and that no one should look back or look in any
mirrors. The apparition wears a night gown, has long hair but has no
face or one covered with blood.
Location
The intersection of Balete Drive is between Aurora Boulevard, a few
blocks away from Gilmore Avenue and Broadway Centrum. The east side
exits near St. Luke's Medical Center and the west side exits near GMA-7 and Tomas Morato Avenue, one of the night-life centers of the city. The central intersection of Aurora Boulevard is the EDSA-Cubao shopping center built in the 1970's.