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Hilot is very popular in the provinces because it is a low-cost healing alternative, but in most spas in Manila, it is being promoted as a Filipino massage — more focused on relaxation than treatment
Origins and Cultural History
Hilot is an age-old system developed by the indigenous people living in the Philippines, dating back as far as the country's pre-colonial days. Medical Tourism Magazine refers to hilot as one of the oldest arts developed by communities in order to heal community members of their ailments.
