Magarao
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Magarao, officially the Municipality of Magarao (; ), is a municipality in the province of Camarines Sur, Philippines. According to the , it has a population of people.
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Magarao, officially the Municipality of Magarao (; ), is a municipality in the province of Camarines Sur, Philippines. According to the , it has a population of people.
It is known for its traditional healers (Chiropractor or massage therapist) locally called manghihilot. Residents and visitors seek them for muscle pain, strained tendons, and body fatigue. The practice of hilot has been passed down through generations, making the town recognized as the Hilot Capital of Bicol for this local healing tradition.
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