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Haunted houses usually have bloody pasts, real-life paranormal events, and other stuff that great horror fiction is made of. So if you're hungry for a round of thrills and screams, this list is totally made for you! Here are five of the most haunted buildings you must visit in the Philippines: 5. Malacañang Palace The headless ghost of Malacañang Palace (Source: malacanang.gov.ph) Malacañang Palace is a silent witness to those glorious days that have shaped our history. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that this building has plenty of spooky stories to tell--including the ghost of no less than President Manuel L. Quezon. Rumor has it that after Imee Marcos had a vision of Quezon in the study room, the late President Marcos sought the help of paranormal experts. Employees and residents also reported sightings of President Ramon Magsaysay and other mysterious entities including the black lady of Mabini Hall, the ghost of an American chaplain named Father Brown, and even a kapre near the Palace's state entrance. 4. Ozone Disco Ozone Disco today. (Source: www.hauntedamericatours.com) On March 18, 1996, massive flames engulfed Ozone Disco, killing 160 people--mostly teenagers-- while leaving the other 95 injured. To this day, it remains the worst fire accident in Philippine history. Seventeen years later, the horror of that fateful night literally echoes back from Ozone's old, dirty walls. Terrified witnesses claim to have heard a heavy beat of the music and muffled voices coming from the abandoned building. There are also reported sightings of ghostly figures dancing in the moonlight--a grim reminder of Ozone's lively past. 3. Manila Film Center The Manila Film Center (Source: www.thepinoywarrior.com) Built in 1981, Manila Film Center has been dubbed as the country's largest tomb. The legend started when a scaffolding of the upper floor collapsed during the height of its construction. Some people died instantly while others suffered injuries. Threatened by an impending deadline, Imelda Marcos reportedly ordered some of the trapped workers to be buried alive. Or so the story goes. Also Read: 10 Surprising Things You Didn't Know About Imelda Marcos Fortunately, the building was completed in time for the 1982 Manila International Film Festival. But since then, furious ghosts have refused to keep silent. In a 2005 documentary, Howie Severino confirmed that all 169 workers were traced, and not more than a dozen died from the accident. Still, a hair-raising atmosphere at Manila Film Center is always ready to welcome those who dare to enter it. 2. Clark Air Base Hospital Hospitals are said to be gateways leading to the afterlife. Clark Air Base Hospital in Angeles City, Pampanga is no exception. But if hundreds of ghost stories are to be believed, this abandoned hospital will surely make your knees tremble. In fact, Ghost Hunters International has dubbed it "one of the most haunted places in the world." It also has the most documented ghost sightings ranging from violent spirit voices to mysterious shadows lurking in the corners. By reviewing its history, it should not come as a surprise why it has been haunted by restless spirits. During WWII, Clark Air Base Hospital served as a haven for wounded and dying American soldiers. Its frightening reputation was featured in National Geographic Channel's docu-series aptly titled "I Wouldn't Go In There." 1. The Diplomat Hotel Any list of Philippine haunted buildings won't be complete without Baguio City's Diplomat Hotel. It's so filled with ghosts that thrill-seekers consider it as a favorite destination. During the early 20th century, Dominicans built it to serve as a school, monastery, and finally, as a summer retreat house. Then, at the height of WWII, the Diplomat Hotel was badly attacked by the Japanese forces. Legend has it that several priests were killed by the Japanese on the hotel ground floor and somewhere on the second floor. It is said that babies were also mercilessly killed near the fountain. These horrific murders probably explain why a headless priest and chilling cries of an infant have frequented the abandoned hotel. In 2012, however, the haunted building was finally renovated and christened with a new name: The Baguio Dominican Heritage Hill and Nature Park. Whether the ghosts of Diplomat Hotel will remain or not is left for us to discover.