When we start Hilot Academy of Binabaylan on 2016, I know from that time that our Hilot will be different from what the people know about it and even on how the Philippine Government promote it to the Public. I would say that our Hilot reflects the vision of my Teacher, Dr. Rueben M. Galang Jr., MD who is the founder of the School of Alternative Medicine at St. Francis Divine College in Novaliches, Queson City that he says:
The power of Health to the hands of the People and one manghihilot in every Filipino Home.
In the Philippines, we have approximately 116.79 million as our total population this 2025 and if the average household compose of 4 to 5 persons, then we will have approximately 28.5 million families. And aside from the Philippines Filipino can also be found in the United States of America, which according to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are approximately 4.45 Million Filipinos living in USA especially in:
- California that has 1,705,090 Filipinos
- Hawaii that has 369,479 Filipinos
- Texas that has 231,992 Filipinos
- Washington that has 194,965 Filipinos
- Nevada that has 184,225 Filipinos
- Florida that has 178,012 Filipinos
- Illinois that has 174,442 Filipinos
- New York that has 160,566 Filipinos
- New Jersey that has 152, 507 Filipinos
- Virginia that has 119,497 Filipinos
Though this map only shows the number of Filipino that can be found in the United States of America, this will also serve as our road map in reaching out to our Kababayan in remembering our Indigenous Healing Arts and Science. Mostly Filipinos in United States of America are immigrants and either 2nd to 3rd Generation Filipino American.
Next to the United States of America, there are also large Filipino Community that can be found in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia mostly Overseas Filipino Worker that works in Construction Firm, Health Care and House Hold Services. In general, there are 898,014 Filipinos in the entire kingdom that can be distributed on the following provinces:
- Riyadh there are approximately 250,000-300,000 Filipinos
- Jeddah there are approximately 150,000 – 200,000 Filipinos
- Al Kobar and Dammam (Eastern Province) there are approximately 120,000- 150,000 Filipinos
- Mecca and Medina there are approximately 50,000 – 70,000 Filipinos
Filipino workers in Saudi Arabia are increasingly diversified, with many now employed in private sector jobs, including healthcare, education, retail, and even small business ownership.
Next will be in Canada which many Filipinos have Migrated for permanent residency, work and Education. It is estimated that there are around 1 million Filipino migrated in Canada which is shown below:
- Ontario: There are 363,655 Filipinos
- British Columbia: There are 216,710 Filipinos
- Alberta: There are 174,280 Filipinos
- Manitoba: There are 94, 320 Filipinos
- Saskatchewan: There are 43,760 Filipinos
- Quebec: There are 44,880 Filipinos
- Nova Scotia: There are 6,615 Filipinos
- New Brunswick: There are 5,190 Filipinos
- Newfoundland and Labrador: There are 2,265 Filipinos
- Yukon: There are 1,945 Filipinos
- Northwest Territories: There are 1,665 Filipinos
- Prince Eduard Islands: There are 1,760 Filipinos
- Nunavut: There are 310 Filipinos
Fourth in our list is the United Arab Emirates where there are significant numbers of Overseas Filipino Workers which approximately in 700,000 making up 6.8% of the country’s population.
- In Dubai, there are already 450,000 Filipinos which roughly accounts to 21.3% of Dubai’s population. Filipinos here work in hospitality, healthcare, retail, construction, and other service industries.
- Abu Dhabi: Estimated ~150,000 Many are employed in government services, oil and gas, and education.
- Sharjah, Ajman, and other emirates: ~100,000 combined These areas host Filipinos working in manufacturing, logistics, and domestic services.
Next is in Japan, where Filipinos work in caregiving, entertainment and technical fields. There are many Filipino Japanese Families. Approximately there are 341,518 Filipinos Living in Japan.
As shown, the largest Filipino communities are in:
- Tokyo (~72,000)
- Aichi (~42,000)
- Kanagawa (~39,000)
- Osaka (~36,000)
- Saitama (~31,000)
Nest to Japan is Australia which has a growing population of Filipino, especially in Sydney and Melbourne due to skilled migration and education. Approximately 361,860 Filipino-born people living in Australia, making them the fifth-largest migrant community in the country. This represents about 1.4% of Australia’s total population.
| State/Territory | Filipino-born Population |
|---|---|
| New South Wales (NSW) | 98,510 |
| Victoria (VIC) | 75,480 |
| Queensland (QLD) | 60,360 |
| Western Australia (WA) | 35,120 |
| South Australia (SA) | 18,740 |
| Australian Capital Territory (ACT) | 4,880 |
| Northern Territory (NT) | 2,800 |
| Tasmania (TAS) | 1,700 |
After Australia we are also in the United Kingdom on which Filipinos work in healthcare, especially as nurses and caregivers. As of 2025, there are approximately 165,000 to 200,000 Filipinos living in the United Kingdom
1. This includes both:
- Philippines-born residents: Around 164,962 as of the 2021/22 census 1
- Ethnic Filipinos (including those born in the UK or with Filipino ancestry): Estimated to be over 200,000
🇬🇧 Filipino Population by Region
Here’s a breakdown based on available data:
| Region | Filipino Population |
|---|---|
| England | 149,474 |
| Scotland | 6,245 |
| Wales | 5,542 |
| Northern Ireland | 3,701 |
🏙️ Areas with Significant Filipino Communities
- London: Home to about 40% of the UK’s Filipino population
- English Midlands
- North West England
- South East England
Filipinos in the UK are active in sectors such as healthcare (especially nursing), hospitality, education, and domestic services.
HONGKONG
As of January 2024, there are approximately 201,104 Filipinos living in Hong Kong, most of whom are employed as foreign domestic helpers (FDHs)
1. This makes Filipinos the largest ethnic minority in Hong Kong, comprising 55.6% of the total FDH population.
🇭🇰 Filipino Presence in Hong Kong
- Primary Occupation: Domestic work, caregiving, hospitality, and retail
- Community Hubs: Central (especially around Statue Square), Victoria Park, and areas in Kowloon and the New Territories
- Support Services: Numerous Filipino churches, consular services, and community organizations are active in Hong Kong
SINGAPORE
As of 2025, there are an estimated over 220,000 Filipinos living in Singapore, based on growth trends from previous years
1. This includes:
- Work permit holders (majority)
- Permanent residents
- Singapore citizens of Filipino origin (though not officially counted separately)
🇸🇬 Filipino Presence in Singapore
- Occupations: Domestic work, healthcare, education, IT, finance, hospitality, and retail
- Community hubs: Lucky Plaza (Orchard Road), East Coast, and areas near churches and consular services
- Cultural footprint: Active Filipino churches, community groups, and events like Independence Day celebrations
SOUTH KOREA
As of 2025, there are approximately 70,000 Filipinos living in South Korea
1. This includes:
- Permanent residents: Around 6,000
- Undocumented individuals: Estimated 14,000–15,000
- Temporary workers and students: The majority of the population
🇰🇷 Filipino Communities in South Korea
Filipinos are primarily concentrated in:
- Seoul – Especially in areas like Hyehwa-dong and Dongsung-dong in Jongno-gu
- Busan – A growing community of workers and students
- Incheon, Daegu, and Daejeon – Smaller but active Filipino populations
Filipinos in South Korea are engaged in:
- Manufacturing and industrial work
- Healthcare and caregiving
- Education and entertainment
- Religious and community services
ITALY
As of 2025, there are approximately 165,000 Filipinos living in Italy, making them one of the largest non-EU foreign communities in the country
1.
🇮🇹 Filipino Population by Region
According to the Italian Ministry of Labour and Social Policies:
- Lombardy: ~34.8% of the Filipino population (~57,420 people)
- Lazio: ~27.4% (~45,210 people), including Rome
- Emilia-Romagna: ~8.6% (~14,190 people)
- Other regions include Tuscany, Veneto, and Piedmont with smaller but active Filipino communities.
Filipinos in Italy are primarily employed in:
- Domestic work and caregiving
- Hospitality and services
- Healthcare and education
SPAIN
As of 2025, there are approximately 200,000 Filipinos living in Spain
1. This includes:
- Filipino citizens: Around 40,000 officially registered in municipal records
- Filipino-born residents: Estimated 57,498
- Spanish citizens of Filipino ancestry: Making up the rest of the estimated total
🇪🇸 Filipino Population by Region
Here’s a breakdown of Filipino citizens by region:
| Region | Filipino Population |
|---|---|
| Community of Madrid | 17,471 (43.39%) |
| Catalonia | 12,239 (30.40%) |
| Andalusia | 3,372 (8.37%) |
| Balearic Islands | 2,357 (5.85%) |
| Canary Islands | 1,782 (4.43%) |
| Valencian Community | 1,011 (2.51%) |
Filipinos in Spain are active in sectors such as domestic work, caregiving, hospitality, education, and healthcare, and many are long-term residents or descendants of earlier migrants due to historical ties between the Philippines and Spain.
Through these, we envision to reach out all Filipino in Diaspora and call them back to walk to the Path of our Race on which Hilot can be a doorway in reconnecting them back to their ancestral root by embracing our own heritage and culture.
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