Detailed Backstory

Juan Dela Cruz embodies the collective spirit of the Filipino people, but within the narrative of TatakJuan, he is recast from a symbol of the everyman to a figure of epic proportions— a demigod born from the union of Bathala, the supreme deity of creation in Philippine mythology, and a mortal woman. This extraordinary lineage endowed Juan with a profound connection to both the divine realm and the earthly plane. From a young age, Juan exhibited remarkable abilities, a testament to his celestial heritage, and was tasked with a solemn duty by Bathala: to observe the unfolding tapestry of human history, guiding it subtly from the shadows, ensuring the balance between the mortal world and the divine.