ATHAG manghihilot Jhen Dellosa demonstrates how to determine imbalances in the body through Hilot on GMA-7's morning show, Unang Hirit.

‘Hilot’, ‘bentosa’, and ‘banyos’ shown on GMA-7’s ‘Unang Hirit’

QUEZON CITY, Philippines- A short segment about  Hilot, bentosa, and banyos was shown on GMA-7‘s morning show, Unang Hirit last January 28, 2015. The segment, hosted by Ms. Lyn Ching-Pascual, tackled tips on how to prevent common ailments that people come down with during cold weather. The allotted time was too short to go into … Continue reading ‘Hilot’, ‘bentosa’, and ‘banyos’ shown on GMA-7’s ‘Unang Hirit’

ATHAG manghihilot Yolanda Pedrigal demonstrates how to do Hilot for common ailments.

Saint Rita College PTA, Alumni hold traditional Hilot seminar

MANILA, Philippines- The Saint Rita College Manila Parents-Teachers Association and Alumni Association hosted a short seminar on traditional Hilot on the morning of October 11, 2014. The activity was held along with a medical-dental mission and feeding program for the benefit of community residents near the school. ATHAG president Dr. Bibiano “Boy” Fajardo gave a … Continue reading Saint Rita College PTA, Alumni hold traditional Hilot seminar

Employees and staff of the Cultural Center of the Philippines enjoy a traditional Hilot session at the CCP lobby during the Health and Wellness Fair.

Hilot part of CCP Clinic’s Health and Wellness Fair

PASAY CITY, Philippines- The carpeted main lobby of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) was abuzz with activity on October 10, 2014. This time, however, it was not the usual art and culture patrons who filled the lobby, but rather, the employees and staff themselves of CCP who came in batches to take advantage … Continue reading Hilot part of CCP Clinic’s Health and Wellness Fair

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Hilot featured on DWIZ’s ‘Kapangyarihan ng Isip’

PASIG CITY, Philippines- On Sept. 21, 2014, avid listeners of DWIZ 882’s radio program Kapangyarihan ng Isip learned about the Hilot healing tradition from Dr. Bibiano Fajardo, who was invited by renowned parapsychologist, lecturer, author, broadcaster Mr.  Jimmy Licauco to his regular Sunday evening program. After greeting his regular listeners and students, Mr. Licauco introduced … Continue reading Hilot featured on DWIZ’s ‘Kapangyarihan ng Isip’

ATHAG manghihilot Maryflor Alvarez teaches participants how to do traditional Hilot healing.

Seminar-workshop on traditional Hilot healing held in Bataan

DINALUPIHAN, Bataan- Thirty individuals participated in ATHAG’s seminar-workshop on traditional Hilot and herbal healing held at Lunduyan Efeso, Brgy. Saguing on August 30, 2014 . The activity was made possible through the combined efforts of the Association of Traditional Health Aid Givers Philippines, Inc. (ATHAG), the United Healers League of the Philippines, Inc. (UHLPI), and … Continue reading Seminar-workshop on traditional Hilot healing held in Bataan

ATHAG's therapists ease muscle and joint pains with traditional HIlot.

ATHAG offers traditional Hilot healing at UHLPI Healing Festival 2014

BAMBAN, Tarlac- The manghihilot and staff of ATHAG, led by their president and resident albularyo Dr. Bibiano “Boy” Fajardo, joined the United Healers League of the Philippines, Inc. (UHLPI) during its Healing Festival 2014 held at the Rofil Compound on August 2, 2014. The Healing Festival was initiated by the UHLPI’s Council for Kuranderos, with … Continue reading ATHAG offers traditional Hilot healing at UHLPI Healing Festival 2014

Lecture-discussion on traditional Hilot held at UP College of Arts and Letters

QUEZON CITY, Philippines- Dr. Bibiano “Boy” Fajardo gave a brief lecture-discussion on traditional Hilot for the administrative staff of the UP College of Arts and Letters (CAL) on May 29, 2014 at Sulod Tagibanwa. The activity was organized by the CAL employee’s cooperative on the heels of a similar presentation that Dr. Fajardo gave to the … Continue reading Lecture-discussion on traditional Hilot held at UP College of Arts and Letters

Hilot: Effective natural treatment for Asthma

Hilot: Effective natural treatment for Asthma

VALENZUELA CITY, Philippines- Richard Aguila,* an HR professional in his mid-twenties, looks at his asthma medications and tosses them in the garbage bin—he does not need them anymore, because he is already free from asthma. Just a few months before,  it was inconceivable for Richard to imagine himself ever being without his asthma meds. When … Continue reading Hilot: Effective natural treatment for Asthma

Dr. Francis Ras of PITAHC facilitates the first public hearing for the National Competency Standards for Hilot.

ATHAG takes part in the 1st Public Hearing of the National Competency Standards for Hilot

QUEZON CITY, Philippines- A big step toward the official recognition of Hilot practitioners took place on May 28, 2014, with the first public hearing for the National Competency Standards for Hilot held at the Conference Room of the Philippine Institute for Traditional and Alternative Health Care (PITAHC). The Association of Traditional Health Aid Givers Philippines, … Continue reading ATHAG takes part in the 1st Public Hearing of the National Competency Standards for Hilot

Dr. Bibiano Fajardo explains traditional Hilot to students taking part in Ateneo's Cultural Laboratory 2014.

Ateneo Cultural Laboratory 2014 highlights Hilot as an important part of Batangas culture

BALAYAN, Batangas- Hilot was one of the traditional practices highlighted during the visit of Ateneo de Manila University’s Cultural Laboratory to this town on April 30, 2014. Thirteen students, uniformly clad in blue shirts, gathered together to listen and take notes as longtime manghihilot and albularyo Dr. Bibiano “Boy” Fajardo explained the ancient Hilot healing … Continue reading Ateneo Cultural Laboratory 2014 highlights Hilot as an important part of Batangas culture