PITAHC Circular No.

01 series of 2015

Guidelines Implementing R.A. 8423 IRR on the National Certification of Hilot

Practitioners and Accreditation of Hilot Training Centers and Hilot Healing Centers

Rule I
POLICY AND APPLICATION

Section 1. Title

The guidelines shall be known as the PITAHC Guidelines on the National Certification of
Hilot Practitioners and Accreditation of Hilot Training Centers and Hilot Healing Centers.

Section 2. Purpose

The Guidelines are promulgated pursuant to Rule VI, Promotion, Advocacy and Training,
IRR of RA 8423, to prescribe the procedures and guidelines for the National Certification
of Hilot Practitioners and Accreditation of Hilot Training Centers and Hilot Healing
Centers. The Guidelines promote continuous quality service improvement, and
strengthen the accountability of all stakeholders in the Filipino Traditional health care
practices.

Section 3. Declaration of Policy

It is the policy of the State to improve the quality and delivery of health care services to
the Filipino people through the development, promotion and implementation of
traditional and alternative health care and its integration into the National Health Care
Delivery System.

Section 4. Scope of Application

These guidelines shall apply to the following:

a. National Certification of Hilot Practitioners
b. Accreditation of Hilot Training Centers
c. Accreditation of Hilot Healing Centers

Section 5. Definition of Terms

For the purpose of these guidelines, the following terminologies shall mean or be
understood as follows:
a. Republic Act 8423 - An Act creating the "Philippine Institute of Traditional and
Alternative Health Care (PITAHC)” to accelerate the development of traditional
and alternative health care in the Philippines or otherwise known as “Traditional
and Alternative Medicine Act (TAMA) of 1997”;

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b. Traditional and Alternative Health Care - the sum total of knowledge, skills and
practices, other than those embodied in biomedicine, used in the prevention,
diagnosis and elimination of physical or mental disorders.
c. Biomedicine - that discipline of medical care advocating therapy with remedies
that produce effects differing from those of the diseases treated; also called
‘allopathy’, ‘western medicine’, ‘regular medicine’, ‘conventional medicine’,
‘mainstream medicine’, ‘orthodox medicine’, or ‘cosmopolitan medicine’.

d. Traditional Medicine - the sum total of knowledge, skills and practice on health
care, not necessarily explicable in the context of modern, scientific, philosophical
framework, but recognized by the people to maintain and improve their health
towards the wholeness of their being, the community and society, and their
interrelations based on culture, history, heritage and consciousness.

e. HILOT - is the Philippine Traditional Medicine. It is the science and art of the
ancient Filipino healing grounded on the principle of balance of the physical
elements, together with the mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of the person,
with the use of manipulations, “bulong” or “oracion”, and medicinal plants for the
prevention of disease and for the restoration and maintenance of health and well-
being.

f. Hilot Herbal Practitioner – practicing Manghihilot and/or Albularyo using

Philippine Herbs in accordance with the Four (4) Elements and the Spirit in the
Hilot principles.

g. Alternative Health Care Modalities - refer to other forms of non-allopathic,

occasionally non-indigenous or imported healing methods, though not necessarily
practiced for centuries nor handed down from one generation to another;
includes reflexology, acupuncture, massage, acupressure, chiropractic, nutritional
therapy, yoga, tai chi, qi gong, prayer, reiki, pranic healing, mindfulness
meditation, biofeedback, hypnosis, dance and other movement therapies, art and
music therapy and other similar methods.

h. Assessment - the systematic collection and interpretation of information based

on Hilot principles.

i. National Certification – process of issuing certificates to:

(1) Recognized practicing Manghihilot and Albularyo and other non-formally
trained traditional healers who are considered as National Treasures, and

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 (2) Formally trained Manghihilot and Albularyo that assures the competency of
Practitioners/Manghihilots and trainers, administered by PITAHC and other
PITAHC accredited institutions.

j. National Accreditation – process of issuing certificates to facilities upon

compliance with a prescribed sets of requirements, which covers but are not
limited to the following:
(1) Hilot Training Centers,
(2) Hilot Healing Centers/places of practice, such as:

i. Practitioner’s Homes
ii. Private practice centers and offices
iii. Salons, spas, resort, and cruise ships
iv. Health clubs and fitness centers
v. Nursing homes and hospitals
vi. Holistic health centers
k. Code of Ethics - a summary of the standards by which Hilot Practitioners agree to
conduct their practice and serves as a declaration of the general principles of
acceptable, ethical, professional behavior.

l. Training Program - systematic, formal training on the knowledge, skills and

practice of Hilot.

m. Hilot Training Center - a training facility intended for the formal education in Hilot
and for the conduct of Training of Trainers (TOT) in Hilot.

n. Hilot Healing Center - any health facility/place of practice intended for the
diagnosis and treatment of patients/clients through Hilot.

o. Portfolio Assessment - evaluation of documents submitted as evidences of

experiences, work contract, certification from employers or agencies and other
similar documents for review by PITAHC.

Section 6. Delimitation

In the context of this competency standard, the Hilot Practitioner’s body of knowledge
and skills covers Hilot healing techniques and does not include the following:

a. Traditional Birth Attendants -(“Hilot sa Panganganak”)

[as defined in the DOH Administrative Order No. 29 series of 2008]

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 b. Conventional medicine diagnosis
c. Analyzing/Correlating laboratory findings
d. Prescribing biomedical drugs

Rule II
THE NATIONAL CERTIFICATION COMMITTEE FOR HILOT

The National Certification Committee for Hilot ( herein referred to as “the Committee”)
shall be created and charged with the responsibility of regulating the practice and conduct
of persons registered under these Rules and Regulations.

Section 1. Composition

The Committee shall be composed as follows:

a. PITAHC Director General - Ex-officio Chairperson
b. Permanent Representatives:
i. PITAHC Advocacy and Training Division Chief
ii. PITAHC Standard and Accreditation Division Chief

c. Representatives of the following sectors:

i. Two (2) Hilot Practitioners/Manghihilots from accredited Hilot organizations
ii. One (1) Medical Doctor who is practicing Hilot
iii. One (1) Hilot Trainer from an accredited Hilot Training Center
iv. One (1) Hilot Herbal Practitioner

Section 2. Sectoral Representatives

The five (5) members representing the above mentioned sectors shall be nominated by
PITAHC-recognized Hilot organizations and shall be appointed by the PITAHC Director
General. All the appointive members shall have a term of three (3) years. Any vacancy
can be filled up provided they serve the expired term of the vacancy. Said appointive
members may be re-appointed as necessary.

Section 3. Secretariat

The Standard and Accreditation Division shall serve as Committee Secretariat.

Section 4. Duties and Functions of the Committee

a. Represent the interests of the Hilot Practitioners/Manghihilots in the country;

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 b. Safeguard public trust by upholding the PITAHC Code of Ethics for Hilot
Practitioners/Manghihilots;

c. Certify Hilot Practitioners/Manghihilots who have undergone formal training in

Hilot:

i. Develop and maintain the assessments based on the Competency Standards

and Code of Ethics for Hilot;
ii. Administer the national certification assessments for Hilot Competency
Standard;
iii. Reschedule or cancel assessments;
iv. Provide for special accommodation for the assessment of candidates who
are persons with disabilities (differently-abled);
v. Certify qualified Hilot Practitioners/Manghihilots;

d. Recognise Hilot Practitioners/Manghihilots with no formal training;

e. Recognise Hilot Organizations and Associations;

f. Accredit training centers, healing centers, and schools for Hilot;

g. Revoke certification of Hilot Practitioners/Manghihilots or accreditation of

training centers, schools, and healing centers for Hilot for any violation/s of the
Rules and Regulations and the Code of Ethics after due hearing;

h. Develop, maintain, and update an official databank of Certified Hilot

Practitioners/Manghihilots, accredited training centers, schools and healing
centers;

i. Recommend researches related to Hilot services and their effects and impact to
public health.

Rule III
THE NATIONAL CERTIFICATION OF HILOT PRACTITIONERS

Section 1. Minimum Competencies of a Certified Hilot Practitioner (CHP)

The following is a list of minimum competencies that a CHP is expected to have:

a. Embody and Articulate the Hilot Tradition in the community;

b. Practice Grounding Techniques or Traditional Spiritual Formation;

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 c. Conduct Consultation with client/patient according to the Hilot
Practice/Tradition;
d. Perform Traditional Hilot Techniques and related Hilot Modalities;
e. Prepare, recommend, and instruct the client/patient on the use of Philippine
Medicinal Plants according to the Hilot framework;
f. Document Hilot Practice and client/patient progress;
g. Assist in Hilot Center Administration;
h. Manage Hilot Healing Center Services;
i. Continue Hilot Education and Professional Development;
j. Work within the Philippines’ Integrated Health Care Delivery System.

Section 2. Recognition of Hilot Practitioners with No Formal Training.

Hilot is a Traditional Health System wherein many practitioners have obtained healing
knowledge and skills outside of formal training. As such, the following mechanisms aim
to recognize the existing practice of “Manghihilots” who (1) have beneficially served their
community for an appreciable amount of time, or (2) are known to have exceptional
healing gifts. The process of recognition of these Hilot Practitioners is as follows:

a. For Established Hilot Practitioners

These are Hilot practitioners or “Manghihilots” who have proven innate talents
and abilities and/or have obtained their healing knowledge and skills through
apprenticeship and extensive healing experience without formal training. They
are considered as National Treasures for such abilities, enabling them to assist in
the continued well-being of their respective communities.

i. The Recognition Process begins with the acknowledgment and

validation of effective practice by the community, such as: (a) the
Barangay Captain or the Barangay Health Worker, (b) representatives
from the locality where the Manghihilot is in active practice, (c) Third
Party reporting or Community Members who are in good standing in
the area, (d) affiliation/membership in any Hilot
organization/association, and/or (e) sponsorship by a recognized Hilot
Organization/association.

ii. The recognition of Established Manghihilot may also be made through

the recommendation/sponsorship of a PITAHC-recognized Hilot
association. The Manghihilot may or may not be a member of the
sponsoring organization. The sponsoring organization must provide
evidence such as testimonials to illustrate the healer’s Giftedness in
Hilot.

iii. The recognized Manghihilot should have a proven track record of

effective Hilot practice for at least ten (10) years.

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 iv. The Manghihilot may seek assistance in filling up the Nomination Form
and compiling evidences/portfolio for submission to the Committee
from third parties such as: the Barangay Captain or the Barangay Health
Worker, representatives from the community or communities where
the practitioner practiced, and any Hilot organization/association. This
shall be supported by a letter of Endorsement submitted by any of the
above-mentioned entities.

v. The Nomination Form for recognition of Established Hilot Practitioners

or “Manghihilots” to be submitted by the above-mentioned entities is
herewith attached as Annex A.

b. For Exceptionally- Gifted Manghihilot:

These are Hilot Practitioners or “Manghihilots” that have innate abilities for
healing through Hilot regardless of the number of years of practice and whose
reputation as healers have been widespread. The recognition of these
“Manghihilots” shall be given after validation of their exceptional ability in healing
through Hilot.

i. The recognition of Exceptionally-Gifted Manghihilot shall be through

the recommendation/sponsorship of a PITAHC-recognized Hilot
organization. The Manghihilot may or may not be a member of the
sponsoring organization. The sponsoring organization must provide
evidence such as testimonials to illustrate the healer’s Giftedness in
Hilot.
ii. He/she must have been actively practicing Hilot and have consistently
exhibited exceptional healing abilities.
iii. The Nomination Form for recognition of Exceptionally Gifted Hilot
Practitioners or “Manghihilots” to be submitted by the above-
mentioned entities is herewith attached as Annex B.

c. In recognition of the exceptional services delivered by the Hilot Practitioners or

“Manghihilots” in Section 2a, the application fee shall be waived. The effectivity
of the Certificate of Recognition and inclusion in the Registry of Hilot
Practitioners/Manghihilots shall be lifetime, unless revoked in Rule III, section 11
of this document.

Section 3. Certification of Hilot Practitioners who have undergone Formal Training in

Hilot

Applicants or candidates for the National Certification of Hilot for those who have
undergone formal training must possess the following qualifications and submit the
following requirements prior to assessment:

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 a. He/she must undergone Hilot training in a PITAHC-accredited Training center;

b. He/she must present an original copy of certificate of completion of the formal

training from a PITAHC-certified hilot practitioner or an accredited Hilot training
center and organization, sponsored training in various places, whose Training
Programmes are accredited by PITAHC;

c. Applicant must submit a duly accomplished Application Form for National

Certification attached with current photograph of the applicant and a log of a fully
documented list of at least 100 patients/clients attended for 1 year that includes
summary of cases and dates. A format of the required list is presented herewith
as Annex C;

d. Applicant must pay a filing fee of Five Hundred pesos (P500.00) for the application.

Section 4. Certification for Non-Filipino Hilot Practitioners

Those non-Filipinos who have undergone formal training on Hilot and intend to practice
in the country will also be certified as Hilot practitioner provided that he/she meet the
following requirements:

a. Certificate of Completion attended on the prescribed Hilot training program in

a PITAHC-accredited training center

b. Documentation of at least 100 patients/clients attended for 1 year that includes

summary of cases and dates.

c. For the non-Filipino Hilot practitioner who intends to practice Hilot in the
country or for employment purposes, he or she must comply with the following
documentary requirements:

i. Valid passport from the applicant’s country of origin

ii. Documents issued by the Bureau of Immigration and Deportation (BID) as

well as the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) indicating that
he/she is legally residing and working in the Philippines, such as but not limited
to Immigrant Visa, Working Visa, Work Permit, Alien Certificate of Registration
, Alien Employment Permit, etc.

iii. NBI clearance

d. The practice of a non-Filipino Hilot Practitioner shall be under the supervision

of a Filipino Certified Hilot Practitioner.

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 e. An application fee of Five Hundred dollars (US $500.00) must be paid by the
non-Filipino applicant.

f. Upon approval of non-Filipino applicant, an annual certification fee of Six

Hundred dollars (US $600.00) must be paid by the applicant.

g. The certification for non-Filipino Hilot practitioners is valid only for one (1) year.

Section 5. Place of Assessment

The assessment for Certification of applicants with Formal Training shall be conducted at
PITAHC or at other venues as may be determined by PITAHC National Certification
Committee.

Section 6. Result of Assessment

Results of the assessment of applicants with Formal Training shall only be “pass” or “fail”.
The applicants will be informed of the results of the assessment, two (2) days after
Committee deliberation.

Section 7. Certification Fees

For those applicants who have complied with the requirements for certification, a
certification fee of One Thousand Pesos (P1,000.00) shall be charged based on the
national accounting rules and regulation. The Certification fee may be changed anytime
upon review of PITAHC National Certification Committee.

Section 8. Validity of Certification

Certification for Hilot Practitioners granted under these guidelines shall be valid for three
(3) years thereafter, subject to suspension or cancellation for cause as may be determined
by PITAHC National Certification Committee.

Section 9. National Certified Hilot Practitioner Service Provision

A certified Hilot practitioner may offer his/her services in a wide variety of settings that
includes:

a. Practitioner’s Homes
b. Private practice centers and offices
c. Nursing homes and hospitals
d. On-site in the workplace
e. In clients’ homes
f. Holistic health centers
g. Salons, spas, resort, and cruise ships

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 h. Health clubs and fitness centers

Section 10. Provisional Certification

PITAHC shall waive the requirements and grant a certificate to practice Hilot to a resident
Filipino applicant, who has been in Hilot practice for a minimum of 3 years, residing in the
Philippines at the time of passage of the Guidelines, who presents evidence satisfactory
to the Certification Committee no later than 3 years upon effectivity of the Guidelines of
successful completion of a PITAHC approved Hilot training program. These hilot
Practitioners or “Manghihilots” will undergo skills assessment and validation before they
are given a PITAHC certification.

Section 11. Grounds for Cancellation of Hilot Practitioner National Certification

The following are grounds upon which the Hilot practitioner’s national certification may
be revoked, canceled or suspended following due process:

a. Violation of the PITAHC Code of Ethics for Hilot Practitioners;

b. Violation of the Standard of Practice for Hilot as defined by the Minimum
Standards for Competency in Hilot.

Rule IV
ACCREDITATION OF TRAINING PROGRAMS

Section 1.

All training centers offering courses for Hilot are required to register their course modules
based on PITAHC Competency Standard in line with the policy of ensuring the quality of
programs and courses in all institutions offering Hilot. Program accreditation applies to
mandatory compliance with minimum standards of Hilot offered by accredited public and
private training institutions.

Section 2.

The application for accreditation of Hilot program will be filed at the PITAHC where the
Hilot Training program shall be evaluated and the National Certification Assessment shall
be conducted.

Section 3.

The PITAHC shall do monitoring of the continuous compliance by the Training Centers
with the minimum requirements of PITAHC established standard.

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 Rule V
ACCREDITATION OF HILOT TRAINING CENTERS

Section 1. Traditional and Institutionalized Training for Hilot

These Guidelines recognize the traditional methods of Hilot training/apprenticeship

whilst putting into place institutionalized forms of Hilot training. Thus, different types of
Hilot Training Centers are considered for accreditation.

Type A. Institutionalized Training Center

This type of center is primarily created for educational and training purposes and
may be accredited for use in Hilot training.

Type B. Hilot Healing and Training Center

This type of center is multi-purpose in nature; it functions primarily as a Hilot

Healing Center but also has facilities that can be used for Hilot training.

Type C. Community Hilot Training Center

For organizations who undertake Hilot trainings in communities where they do

not have their own permanent facilities, the Community Hilot Training can be
facilitated in a community center (i.e., barangay hall, church centers, sponsored
restaurants and function rooms) so long as the proposed training center complies
with the requirements of the Hilot Training Program.

Type D. Practitioner’s Residence.

Hilot and Albularyo traditionally practice in their own or a relative’s residence and
take in apprentices for training. To enable the training to become accredited
through these Guidelines, this type of center should comply with minimum
requirements for Hilot Training Program.

Section 2. Requirements for the Hilot Training Centers

Different Training Center types are described in Table 1. The minimum requirements for
the establishment of an accredited Hilot Training Center is as follows:

a. Hilot Training Center

Facilities and Equipment
i. Provisions for a well ventilated and lighted classroom lecture area with
writing board and teaching materials.

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 ii. Provision for a well ventilated and lighted consultation/examination
area.
iii. Provision for a well ventilated and lighted treatment area.
iv. Provision for secure storage of Training Center and Student Records.
v. Provision for a collection of references and resources relevant to the
courses offered.
vi. Provision for auxiliary rooms/areas
vi.i Comfort Room
vi.ii Waiting Area
vi.iii Administrative Area
vii. Training materials, equipment, and accessories based on training
standards and course offering.
viii. An original copy of the PITAHC Competency Standards of Hilot and
PITAHC Code of Ethics

Table 1. Minimum Requirements for different types of Hilot Training Centers

Facility Type A Type B Type C Type D

Description Institutionalized Healing and Community Practitioner’s
Training Center Training Training Center Residence
Center
Ideal Class 24 12 Varies 4 or less
Size
Lecture area 1 Lecture room Multipurpose Multipurpose Multipurpose
A/V equipment space, may space, may space where
Writing board combine combine Hilot trainer
Desks Lecture and Lecture and can hold
Diagnostic Diagnostic area. lectures.
Consultation At least 1 area. Hilot Multipurpose
/Examinatio Examination A/V equipment organization space where
n Area room. Writing board may CHP holds
Chairs and tables and desks rent/borrowco consultations
for at least 12 Accommodate mmunity with patients
students at a s 12 students facilities
time A/V equipment
Chairs/Desks
for students

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Facility Type A Type B Type C Type D
Treatment At least two (2) At least one (1) At least 4 Multipurpose
area treatment rooms Multipurpose persons per space where
that can Treatment station. Station CHP treats
accommodate 12 Room that also may have a bed patients
students at a serves the or papag
time, with at Hilot Health (bamboo
least 4 beds Center,can platform) or
(ratio of 3 accommodate banig (woven
students/bed) 12 students at mats)
a time, with at
least 3 beds
(ratio of 4
students/bed)
Provision for Administrative Administrative Administrative Administrativ
secure Office/Registrar Area/Desk Area c/o Hilot e Area/Desk
storage of Organization
Records Offices
Library At least 1 room Reference Reference Reference
Resources complete with material and material and material and
books and AV other other resources other
tapes and CDs resources placed in in the resources
relevant to the placed in an Safekeep of placed in an
Hilot course area accessible Hilot area
offered (Refer to to students Organization/As accessible to
PITAHC sociation students
Competency
Standard on
Hilot).
Comfort At least 1 room At least 1 At least 1 At least 1
room/Dressi
ng Area
Waiting Area Designated space Designated Designated Designated
space space space

b. Personnel

i. The Hilot Training Center should have a regular staff for its academic
training program, a full time Training officer who must be skilled and
educated in the Training of Trainers Program.

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 ii. The academic and skills trainers should have passed the PITAHC
Training of Trainers Competency Assessment and must be a PITAHC
Certified Hilot Practitioner (CHP) or Manghihilot.

c. Training Curriculum

A Training Center’s curriculum must be based on the PITAHC Competency

Standard for Hilot.

Section 2. Accreditation of Training Center

A Certificate of Accreditation of a Training Center shall be issued to a person or to an

institution that submits required documents to PITAHC and complies with the following,
as appropriate to the type of Training Center:

a. In case of incorporation or partnership, a certified copy of its Articles of

Incorporation duly registered with Security and Exchange Commission (SEC), or
copy of its registration with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
b. Updated list of personnel and training staff with their respective bio-data and
designation
c. A copy of municipal or city permits
d. Proof of ownership of the Training Center’s premises or a copy of the lease/rental
agreement of the premises
e. List of training equipment
f. Fire safety inspection certificates
g. List of training programs offered
h. Valid Health Certificate of all employees
i. A duly accomplished application form for Training Center Accreditation
j. Other documents as may be required from time to time by PITAHC based on the
recommendation of the National Certification Committee for Hilot.

Section 3. Inspection and Approval of Training Centers

Upon receipt of the applicant’s notice, a duly authorized PITAHC quality assessment team
shall conduct inspection at the proposed training center/s to determine compliance with
facilities and operation requirements.

Section 4. Issuance of Certificate of Accreditation

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If the applicant has satisfactorily complied with the minimum prescribed requirement,
PITAHC shall then issue the Certificate of Accreditation with a PITAHC dry seal in favor of
the applicant.

Section 5. Grounds for Cancellation of Accreditation

Any of the following acts or omissions shall be sufficient ground for the cancellation of
accreditation of a training center:

a. Falsification of documents.
b. Failure to maintain the standards and requirements for accreditation as
prescribed in these Guidelines.

Section 6. Validity of Certificate of Accreditation

A Certificate of Accreditation granted under these guidelines shall be valid for one (1) year
from date of issue for a newly accredited Training Center. Date of renewal shall be three
(3) years thereafter subject to suspension or cancellation for cause to be determined by
PITAHC.

Section 7. Non-transferability of Certificate of Accreditation

The Certificate of Accreditation of a Training Center shall be non-transferable.

Section 8. Accreditation Fees for Hilot Training Center

The accreditation fee shall be collected from those applicants who have complied with
the requirements for accreditation, as appropriate to the type of Training Center. An
accreditation fee may be changed anytime upon review of PITAHC Committee.
a. An accreditation fee of Five Thousand Pesos (P5,000.00) shall be collected for one
(1) year.
b. A renewal accreditation fee of Three Thousand Pesos (P3,000.00) shall be
collected valid for three (3) years.

Section 9. Renewal of Accreditation

The Accreditation shall be renewed on or before its date of expiration. The penalty fee
may be changed anytime upon review of PITAHC Committee.
a. A penalty of Five Hundred Pesos (P500.00) shall be charged per year for non-
renewal by the Hilot Training Center.

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 Rule V
ACCREDITATION OF HILOT HEALING CENTERS

Section 1. Traditional Hilot Healing Center

These Guidelines recognize the traditional methods of Hilot practice whilst putting into
place institutionalized forms of Hilot practice. Thus, different types of Hilot Healing
Centers are considered for accreditation.

Type A. Institutionalized Healing Center. This type of center is primarily created

for Healing purposes.

Type B. Hilot Healing and Training Center. This type of center is multipurpose in
nature; it functions primarily as a Hilot Healing Center but also has facilities that
can be used for Hilot training.

Type C. Community Hilot Healing Center. For organizations who undertake Hilot
healing missions in communities where they do not have their own permanent
facilities, the Community Hilot Healing Center can be facilitated in a community
center (i.e., barangay hall, church centers, sponsored restaurants and function
rooms) so long as the proposed center complies with the requirements of Hilot
healing.

Type D. Pracitioner’s Residence. Hilot and Albularyo traditionally practice in their

own or a relative’s residence. To enable these places of practice to become
accredited through these Guidelines, this type of center should comply with
minimum requirements for Hilot healing.

Section 2. Requirements for Hilot Healing Centers

Different Healing Center types are described in Table 2. The minimum requirements for
the establishment of an accredited Hilot Healing Center is as follows:

a. For Hilot HealingCenters

i. Facilities and Equipment
i.i Provision for well ventilated and lighted treatment area with
i.i.i Hilot healing supplies
i.i.ii Chair or bed appropriately designed for Hilot
i.i.iii Secure storage of Clients’ clinical records based on the Hilot
competency standard
i.i.iv Logbook of Client Visits
i.i.v Administrative equipment and materials
(such as clinic furniture)
i.ii Provision for well ventilated/lighted consultation/examination areas

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 i.iii Well ventilated and lighted auxiliary areas such as:
i.iii.i Comfort room
i.iii.ii Waiting area
i.iii.iv An administrative office/desk

Table 2. Minimum Requirements for different types of Hilot Healing Centers

FACILITY Type A Type B Type C Type D

Description Institutionalized Healing and Community Practitioner’s
Healing Center Training Center Healing Center Residence
Diagnostic At least 1 At least 1 Multipurpose Multipurpose
assessment Examination Examination space where space where
area room. room. CHP holds CHP holds
consultations consultations
with patients. with patients
CHP or Hilot
organization
may
rent/borrow
public facilities.
Treatment At least one (1) At least one (1) At least one Multipurpose
area treatment Multipurpose treatment space where
room; multiple Treatment station which CHP treats
beds may be Room that also may have a bed patients.
kept private serves the Hilot or papag Privacy may be
using screens or Training (bamboo created
curtains. Center. platform) or through use of
Multiple beds banig (woven curtains or
may be kept mats). Privacy screens.
private using may be created
screens or through use of
curtains. curtains or
screens
Provision for Administrative Administrative Administrative Administrative
secure Office/Desk Area/Desk Area c/o Hilot Area/Desk
storage of Organization
Records Offices
Comfort At least 1 room At least 1 At least 1 At least 1
room
Waiting Area Designated Designated Designated Designated
space space space space

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 b. Personnel
ii. At least one Certified Hilot Practitioner/Manghihilot
iii. Receptionist

Section 2. Accreditation of Hilot Center

A Certificate of Accreditation of a Hilot Center shall be issued to a person who or to an

institution that submits required documents to PITAHC and complies with the following:
a. In case of incorporation or partnership, a certified copy of its Articles of
Incorporation duly registered with Security and Exchange Commission (SEC), or
copy of its registration with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
b. A copy of municipal or city permits
c. Fire safety inspection certificates
d. A duly accomplished application form for Hilot Center Accreditation

Section 3. Inspection and Approval of Hilot Center

Upon receipt of the applicant’s notice, a duly authorized PITAHC quality assessment team
shall conduct inspection of the Hilot center to determine compliance with facilities and
operation requirements.

Section 4. Issuance of Certificate of Accreditation

If the applicant has satisfactorily complied with the minimum prescribed requirement,
PITAHC shall then issue the Certificate of Accreditation with a PITAHC dry seal in favor of
the applicant.

Section 5. Grounds for Cancellation of Accreditation

Any of the following acts or omissions shall be sufficient ground for the cancellation of
accreditation of a Hilot Center:
a. Falsification of documents
b. Failure to maintain the standards and requirements for accreditation as
prescribed in these Guidelines.
c. Illegal and immoral activities

Section 6. Validity of Certificate of Accreditation

A Certificate of Accreditation granted under these guidelines shall be valid for three (3)
years thereafter subject to suspension or cancellation for cause to be determined by
PITAHC.

Section 7. Non-transferability of Certificate of Accreditation

The Certificate of Accreditation of a Hilot Healing Center shall be non-transferable.

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Section 8. Accreditation Fees for Hilot Center

An accreditation fee shall be collected from those applicants who have complied with the
requirements for accreditation. The accreditation fee may be changed anytime upon
review of PITAHC Committee.
a. An accreditation fee of Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (P2,500.00) shall be
collected from accredited applicants.
b. A renewal accreditation fee of One Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (P1,500.00) shall
be collected valid for three (3) years.

Section 9. Renewal of Accreditation

The Accreditation shall be renewed on or before its date of expiration. The penalty fee
may be changed anytime upon review of PITAHC Committee.
a. A penalty of Two Hundred Pesos (P200.00) shall be charged per year for non-
renewal by the Hilot Center

Rule VI
FINAL PROVISIONS

Section 1. All issuances inconsistent with the provisions of this Memorandum Circular
are hereby suspended or amended accordingly.

Section 2. Effectivity
These Guidelines shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. All issuances inconsistent
with the provisions of this Memorandum Circular are hereby suspended or amended
accordingly.

ISIDRO C. SIA, MD
PITAHC Director General

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