Ilocano people are the third largest ethnolinguistic group in the Philippines. They are now dominant ethnic group in the Northern Philippines. They are known for being hardworking and generally engaged in fishing and farming. Get a taste of their healthy dishes epecially seasoned with “bagoong”, a fermented fish that is substitute for salt for a [...]

This is a tribal tattoo with sun and star in the center. The color of the sun was based on the color of the Philippine flag’s red and blue. According to Mike Tavier, this is a Pinoy tribal tattoo as it is composed of symbols that represents the Philippines like the sun, star and the [...]

3 Stars and a Sun is very popular not only in the Philippines but also around the world. As long as there’s Filipino in different countries, 3 Stars and a Sun will never fade and will still gain popurality among different races. This one is from Jamil of Sacramento, CA. He called his tattoo as [...]

This was the very popular image of Andres Bonifacio leading the Katipuneros with their revolution against Spaniards. He became the “Supremo” of their “KKK” organization. He was the strength and brain of Katipuneros. If you are nationalistic like Allistair Jay of San Francisco, might consider to have this kind of tattoo. It is bold and [...]

Ashlee of Australia shared to us this tattoo image of his boyfriend Paul. According to her, his boyfriend is a Filipino and his tattoo design is a tribute for his Filipino culture. As you can see, Paul’s tattoo has a Philippine Sun and the words “Filo Pride” at the middle. He shortened the word “Filipino” [...]

“Proud to be a Filipino” is the precise message of this tattoo by NJ of Italy. This is another 3 Stars and a Sun with three letters (NJP) in the middle that stands for his initials. More and more Filipinos are proving their being nationalist and their love for the Philippines by etching symbols on [...]

Different culture and different races, this is what this tattoo of Anthony Garcia is all about. Looking closely, around his shoulder and arm are the Philippine 3 Stars and a Sun, Polynesian tribal and Old English letter “G” that stands for his surname. This one was made by Kiko Arceo of Island Ink & Dennis [...]

After the long wait, Jobeng Castro of Davao City finally came up with this Ambigram tattoo style of his family name. Even if you turn it upside down, you will still come up with the word “Castro” and that’s the magic of Ambigram. Jobeng is planning to have another tattoo with Baybayin fonts by the [...]

Filipinos used to smile in good times and in bad times. This is the meaning of Vince Talde’s tattoo. If you will look closely, you will see a lot of image in this Philippine map tattoo including a man’s face, mask and more. Study the tattoo and I’m sure you will also see something. Vince [...]

This is another part of Gerald Genus back tattoo. You can see his whole back tattoo at the latter posts. In here is his surname “Genus” in Baybayin font. You can learn more of Baybayin fonts at www.baybayin.com. It is also featured at this site so please do check it if you are interested.