Ilaya Retreat Spa Received Filipino Brand of Wellness Enterprise Award from DOT VI
We're truly honored to receive the prestigious Filipino Brand of Wellness Enterprise award from the Department of Tourism Region VI! We're grateful for the recognition, especially since it's a testament to our team's hard work in bringing traditional Filipino-inspired spa services to the forefront.
We're just a few years young in this industry, and we're happy to have the support of amazing people like Regional Director Ms. Krisma Rodriguez, Sir Paolo Tirador, the Tirador Family, and the entire Damires Hills family. Ilaya Retreat Spa turns 4 this 2025, and we're excited to continue sharing our unique blend of wellness and Filipino hospitality with everyone.
Mabuhay ang Turismo sa Rehiyon VI!
Recent Blogs
Song of Prayer: A Lenten Journey from Control to Trust
Why Am I Here -- I silently asked myself as I was driving to Damires for Tito A's retreat?
Year-End Retreat Experience at Ilaya by The Local Travel Girl
I spent December 27 at Ilaya Retreat Spa’s Year-End Retreat 2025, and this was my second time joining their year-end retreat. I’ve also been present in all of Tito Atho De la Cruz’s retreats this year, which made this one feel extra grounding and intentional.
A Year-End Retreat in Stillness: Empowering the Inner Child Through the Sound of Silence
We gathered in stillness. We listened. We allowed ourselves to soften. This successful year-end retreat, empowering the inner child through sound of silence, reminded us that healing happens quietly — in shared pauses, in intentional touch, and in the courage to slow down.