Alby_Magi
Juan Dela Cruz is an ordinary boy from Metro Manila-until a mysterious letter arrives, inviting him to the Maharlika Conservatory of Mystic Arts, a hidden school where the ancient enchantments of the islands are taught and guarded.
There he meets three unlikely companions: Ethan Chiu, the blunt but brilliant half-Chinese from Cebu; Raymond Patel, the brave half-Indian from Davao; and Angela Smith, a bright yet clumsy half-American girl from Cagayan de Oro. Together, they uncover a world of magic deeply entwined with the Philippines' history, folklore, and culture.
But as whispers spread of the legendary Perlas ng Silangan-a mystical jewel of immense power-dark forces rise to claim it. Juan must summon courage he never knew he had, for the fate of the Pearl-and perhaps the entire archipelago-rests in their hands.