www.rooferinnottingham.co.uk. In the Philippines, salt is also used against "Manananggal". A (bat?) winged-woman who eats people (and children) who cuts leaves their lower half (waist down) when is out hunting. They say that if you see the woman's lower half, you need to put salt in it to prevent her from returning thus people will find out which lady is the "manananggal".