Learn Traditional Filipino Healing Through Structured Competency-Based Training
The Hilot Academy of Binabaylan (HABI) is pleased to announce the opening of enrollment for the Hilot Binabaylan Informed Practitioner Competency Certification Program, an intensive ten-day educational and skills development program designed for individuals who wish to learn, understand, and competently apply traditional Filipino healing methods within the Hilot Binabaylan framework.
As a ministry and educational institution of Bahay SiAdtala Binabaylan Inc., in spiritual affiliation with Templong Anituhan Inc., the Academy remains committed to preserving and transmitting the knowledge, wisdom, and healing practices of our Indigenous Filipino ancestors through structured education, practical training, and competency assessment.
A New Competency-Based Pathway
The Hilot Binabaylan Informed Practitioner Competency Certification Program reflects the Academy’s updated professional development framework. Rather than serving solely as an introductory training, this program now functions as a competency certification pathway that recognizes demonstrated proficiency in specific Hilot Binabaylan skills and modalities.
Participants undergo a combination of:
- Classroom instruction
- Practical demonstrations
- Supervised hands-on training
- Return demonstrations
- Experiential learning activities
- Institutional competency assessments
Successful participants receive a Certificate of Training and Competency as a Hilot Binabaylan Informed Practitioner and may subsequently apply for registration and licensure with the Hilot Binabaylan Council Inc., subject to its standards and requirements.
Skills and Competencies Covered
The program provides competency training in the following areas:
- Foundations, History, and Philosophy of Hilot
- Concepts of Health, Illness, and Wellness
- Indigenous Filipino Spiritual and Healing Traditions
- Hilot Code of Ethics
- Hilot Diagnostics
- Pantay Daliri and Tudluan
- Tawas sa Papel
- Tawas sa Kandila
- Tawas sa Itlog
- Traditional Pulse Reading (Himulsuhan)
- Pasubay Sensory Assessment
- Traditional Plant Medicine Awareness
- Hilot Lana Oil Preparation
- Cleansing and Wellness Practices
- Dagdagay/Kulis Stick Foot Therapy
- Pagsasala Leaf Scanning
- Bentusa, Tawak, and Tandok
- Dry Hilot Techniques
- Hilot Elemental Touch Manipulation
- Fertility Support Applications
- Traditional Rehabilitation Techniques
- Remedial Hilot Applications for Common Conditions
The training emphasizes cultural respect, ethical practice, client safety, competency development, and the preservation of Indigenous Filipino healing knowledge.
Program Schedule and Duration
The training is conducted over 10 Days and 9 Nights in Taguig City, Metro Manila.
Schedule
Day 1
- Hotel check-in
- Orientation
- Goal setting session
Days 2-9
- Intensive classroom instruction
- Guided practical training
- Return demonstrations
- Skills assessments
- Experiential learning activities
Day 10
- Program review
- Institutional assessment
- Contract signing
- Graduation and recognition ceremony
Training Fee
The investment for the program is:
PHP 85,000.00 or USD 1,380.00
The program fee includes:
✔ Hotel accommodation (9 nights)
✔ Daily transportation between hotel and training venue
✔ Breakfast, snacks, lunch, and dinner
✔ Training materials
✔ Practical training sessions
✔ Institutional competency assessment
✔ Certificate of Training and Competency
A 20% non-refundable reservation fee (PHP 17,000.00) is required to secure a training slot.
Important Recognition
Graduates of this program are recognized as Hilot Binabaylan Informed Practitioners and are awarded the membership rank of Gat under Bahay SiAdtala Binabaylan Inc. and Templong Anituhan Inc.
This competency certification is distinct from the Academy’s Bachelor of Ministry, Master of Ministry, and Doctorate Degree programs, which provide advanced ministerial and ecclesiastical education.
The program does not include ordination. Individuals seeking ordination and advanced ministerial credentials must complete the appropriate academic and ecclesiastical formation programs established by the Academy and its affiliated institutions.
Begin Your Journey
Whether you are a healthcare practitioner, wellness professional, traditional healer, spiritual worker, or simply someone seeking a deeper understanding of Indigenous Filipino healing arts, the Hilot Binabaylan Informed Practitioner Competency Certification Program offers a structured pathway toward competency, cultural appreciation, and responsible practice.
Join us in preserving, promoting, and practicing the living traditions of Filipino ancestral healing.
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From Tradition to Transformation: Elevating Healers as Leaders in Holistic Global Wellness.”
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