There exist endless tales of treasures and stolen fortunes buried and/or hidden in remote places by pirates, criminals and other wayward souls with the intention of returning at a later time to retrieve their riches.

While most buried and hidden treasures of lore have been found, there are still some just waiting to be discovered by metal detector, shovel or an intelligent mind. These lingering rumors, stories and theories are almost always captivating and they capture our full attention and spark our imagination — especially when the treasure is right in our own backyard.

Yes, that’s right: there’s actually hidden treasure right here in Manila.