The Healing Practice of Pagtatawas among Pangasinense Traditional

Healers
Introduction
Filipino Traditional Healers, also known as the albularyo and
magtatawas, became a prominent figure in most rural areas in the
Philippines, specifically the Pangasinan province that was considered as
the birthplace of spiritual healing. From knowing the spiritual wisdom
behind the healing practices, they ensure that sick folks receive the
health care they need that is useful for healing the mind, body and spirit.
In fact, its function has existed regardless of their social status. The
traditional ritual has continuously been practiced at the present time, in
spite the brutal repression under the Spanish colonizers and the
introduction of foreign medical system. (Labastida, 2016; Tan, 2008).
Furthermore, it reflects the Filipinos’ spiritual beliefs or folklore religion,
and its physical outcome that plays a role in the adaptation of their
cultural background. Thus, the study aims to explore further how
traditional healing influences common folks in the Pangasinan province
upon its function at the present time. In this way, other people would
gain more understanding about the Pangasinense traditional healing.
Significance of the Study
This study will benefit the people who avail faith healing services to better
understand its function. The study will also benefit the traditional healers
for them to be well-aware about the outcome of their capabilities. Apart
from them, parents or guardians could better monitor the health
condition of their household members through this study. Lastly, this
research will serve as a reference for future researchers who aims to
conduct the same study providing them with more relevant sources.
Statement of the Problem
This study seeks to answer the questions:
1. What are the influence of traditional faith healing at present-day?
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Objectives
This study aims to:
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Conceptual Framework
Pagtatawas > Prevalence of occurrence – Present-day -
Techniques Bulong or oracion Candle ritual Blank paper ritual
Figure 1
Conceptual Framework
Materials and Methods
Research Design
This study will employ a Qualitative-Historical research design that
studies the meaning of past events in an attempt to interpret the facts
and explain the cause of events and their effect in the present events
(Clinfowiki), in order to answer the research questions about the
traditional healing practices in the province of Pangasinan.
Source of Data
Data Analysis