ABSTRACT
Folk healers hold a significant and valued position within our society, particularly when addressing the needs of the ailing that may be unable to access medical treatment in hospitals due to financial constraints. Referred to as Albularyo, Magbubulong, Magtatawas, Magtatapal, and more, these practitioners are often found in rural regions. The study at hand delves into the religious convictions of these folk healers and examines how they seamlessly integrate their faith into their healing methodologies. A qualitative research design specifically the Phenomenological approach was used on the study. A validated research-made instrument was used for the collection of the participants' responses and thematic analysis was utilized for the analysis of data. The results showed that the main inspirations of the folk healers to pursue the path of folk healing encompass a diverse range of factors, including curiosity, feelings of helplessness, personal experiences with childhood illnesses, and profound recoveries from critical health conditions. In addition, the religious faith that influences their healing practices as folk healer healing practices of folk healers are profoundly shaped by their religious faith, which centers around core beliefs such as viewing God as the ultimate source of healing, incorporating prayers as integral parts of their healing methods, and fostering unwavering faith in the divine for both guidance and the restoration of health.
Keywords: Folk Healer, Religious Faith and Phenomenological