Balete Drive - in Popular Culture

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The movie Hiwaga sa Balete Drive (Mystery on Balete Drive) is a Filipino movie based on the ghost that allegedly roam the road. It was filmed in 1988 with the white lady portrayed by Filipina singer-actress Zsa Zsa Padilla. In the story, she died during the Spanish Colonial Era, but her spirit is forever roaming, searching for her undying love. Some of the actual scenes were filmed on Balete Drive. The movie is frequently shown during Halloween on Philippine television.

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