How to Avoid Getting Sick

PASIG CITY, Philippines- “Bawal magkasakit!” (It is forbidden to get sick!)   This is the motto of many people, especially breadwinners, as they struggle daily to meet the pressures of work and the needs of their families. And it is no wonder why—getting sick not only means feeling unwell, it means taking time off work … Continue reading How to Avoid Getting Sick

DZMM’s “Pinoy Vibes” tackles Hilot and the mind-heart-body connection

QUEZON CITY, Philippines-Did you know that your health problems can be traced to your own undesirable traits and attitudes? Well-known psychic Stargazer tackled the topic of the link between a person’s attitudes and his or her health problems in the episode of her program, “Pinoy Vibes,” on DZMM on August 6, 2017. Her guests on … Continue reading DZMM’s “Pinoy Vibes” tackles Hilot and the mind-heart-body connection

Kababaihan ng Maynila get a hold of basic traditional Hilot

MANILA, Philippines-On July 15, 22, and 29, over eighty members of the women’s group Kababaihan ng Maynila, along with a few other interested individuals, attended an introductory course on traditional Hilot. The seminar-workshop was made possible through the collaboration between Mrs. Beng Atienza, executive director and founder of Kababaihan ng Maynila; Maharlikang Bahay-Inaralan ng Sining … Continue reading Kababaihan ng Maynila get a hold of basic traditional Hilot

Hilot: Healing for Kidney Diseases

PASIG CITY, Philippines- “Around four years ago, I already received Extreme Unction and Viaticum,” Fr. Columbano Adag, OSB, cheerfully reveals. “I already asked for forgiveness from the community. I was ready to go.” Fr. Adag is a monk priest from the Monastery of the Transfiguration, Malaybalay, Bukidnon. With his smiling countenance and frequent laughter, it … Continue reading Hilot: Healing for Kidney Diseases

Hilot featured in ASEAN Health Wisdom Conference 2017

PRACHINBURI, Thailand- Hilot was one of the traditional medicine systems featured in a recently held conference in Thailand. Albularyo Bibiano S. Fajardo was nominated by the Philippine Institute for Traditional Health Care (PITAHC) to represent the Philippines during the ASEAN Health Wisdom Conference 2017 in Prachinburi province, Thailand. Together with him were PITAHC Director-General Dr. … Continue reading Hilot featured in ASEAN Health Wisdom Conference 2017

Seminar on Hilot for Reproductive Health held at UP Open University

LOS BANOS, Laguna- A seminar on Hilot for reproductive health was conducted for faculty and personnel of the UP Open University as part of their Wellness Program on April 19, 2017. The program was held at the Sandbox, Centennial Center for Digital Learning, UP Open University, Los Banos, Laguna. Prof. Finaflor F. Taylan, the Director … Continue reading Seminar on Hilot for Reproductive Health held at UP Open University

San Felipe Hilot assessment and skills upgrading

SAN FELIPE, Zambales- As a follow up to the Hilot trainings held in 2016, the trainees of San Felipe were gathered on February 10, 2017 to assess where the students were in their study of Hilot. Participants were asked to share their experiences in applying what they had learned so far. They related stories about … Continue reading San Felipe Hilot assessment and skills upgrading

Museo Pambata partners try their hands on Hilot

MANILA, Philippines- From Feb. 4 to 25, 2017, twelve participants learned traditional Hilot healing at the Learning Room of Museo Pambata. Most of the participants were from Museo Pambata’s partner organizations (Project Pearls and Unbound), while the rest were individuals interested in learning Hilot. Some students of Hilot from earlier ATHAG courses also dropped by … Continue reading Museo Pambata partners try their hands on Hilot

Hilot Highlights for 2016

PASIG CITY, Philippines- The rest of 2016 was another fruitful year for the Hilot advocacy of the Association of Traditional Health Aid Givers Philippines, Inc. (ATHAG) under its President, Albularyo Bibiano “Boy” S. Fajardo. In addition to bringing traditional Hilot healing services to the public at its office in Bo. Kapitolyo, the following were the … Continue reading Hilot Highlights for 2016

Albularyo Boy Fajardo explains essential spirituality, health, and healing

PASIG CITY, Philippines-On March 5, 2016, modern Albularyo Bibiano “Boy” Fajardo explained the relationship between essential spirituality and healing to residents of Valle Verde 5 at the Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Chapel. He was invited by Fr. Eduardo Africa, O.S.B. to speak during the recollection he was heading, which was jointly organized … Continue reading Albularyo Boy Fajardo explains essential spirituality, health, and healing