a painting of a full moon with birds flying over it

The Creation of Malakas and MagandaLong ago, the universe was a fathomless void, a vast expanse of emptiness. The house of God was silent and still, bereft of life or sound. Saddened by the stillness, God yearned for creation, for something to fill the desolation.The sun rose for the first time, its golden brilliance casting warmth and light across the heavens. The skies turned a perfect shade of blue, unmarred by clouds. As darkness fell, the moon revealed itself, luminous and tranquil, surrounded by a thousand glittering stars that danced in the endless night.God extended His powerful hands, and with a single, graceful motion, creation began. The earth came to life, its lands covered in lush greenery as trees and grasses emerged from the soil. Flowers blossomed, their sweet fragrances carried by the breeze. Mighty oceans roared, their waves crashing upon the shores, while rivers meandered through the land, flowing with untamed vigor. Birds took to the skies, their feathers glinting in the sunlight, singing