In Filipino folklore, the Sirena is known to be one of the diwatas of the seas and guardians of the water. In one ancient Ilokano story, the sovereign ruler Maginoo Palasipas was admiring the full moon when he heard an alluring melody from afar. Following the mystical sound, he came upon a maiden in the waters, with long hair and sang with the most enchanting voice. Palasipas asked who she was, in which she answered, “I am the diwata of Binalatongan.” Recognizing who she was, Palasipas thanked the sirena for her kindness towards his people, for guarding the seas and rescuing his fishermen from drowning and guiding them back into shore during a storm.