It is hard to tell bat or dog. However, if I understand right, there were early contacts between Bicol region and Borneo. In fact, some Bornean princes came to Bicol long ago. If true, then the Bornean influence of the aso (dog-dragon) got exported to Bicol as well.
Then could there be a merger with the Bakunawa deity? Possible since Bicol and the Visayas are culturally connected.
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