What we're those first accounts kuya? I was told that the present generations of those families moved to the mainland kasi nga with the bad reputation of Siquijor. I was told too that in reality, Filipinos who have those gifts are the present medicinal herbalists, soap makers, perfumemakers, organic foodies.. them incorporating medicinal traditions and herbs.
A lot of them are in Bayawan where the largest groups of Filipinos there do meditations, vegetarians, among others. Meron din nagawa ng coconut beer thru fermentation. Less than 30 days nagawa,juice pa lang.