in local belief, various countermeasures are supposedly effective against the tiyanak. those that were led astray by the creature's cries are believed to be able to break the enchantment by turning their clothes inside out. the tiyanak finds the method humorous enough to let go of the traveler and go back to the jungles. loud noises such as a new year's celebration are also thought to be enough to drive the tiyanak away from the vicinity. objects believed to repel aswang (vampiric shape-shifters), like garlic and the rosary, are also commonly believed to be effective against the tiyanak. it is also believed that giving a name to these lost souls will bring them peace, and offering a white candle will help guide its spirit to afterlife.