Hilot Means Healer

Hilot Means Healer by Jo SiMalaya Alcampo Foreword by Elwood Jimmy Preface by Marjorie Chan Softcover | 102 pages Set in Manila during World War II, and drawn from the long tradition of Philippine folklore, legends, and Indigenous spirituality, Hilot Means Healer weaves the tangible with the intangible to tell a story of unexpected bonds formed during cataclysmic change. This interdisciplinary story explores the social and political consequences of war and occupation in the Philippines and its impact through generations. This published version of Jo SiMalaya Alcampo’s engaging play includes a foreword by Elwood Jimmy, a preface by Marjorie Chan, an introduction from the author, and a photo gallery from live stagings of the play.