This photo shows us how tattoo is being transferred to one’s skin. As you can see, getting tattoo is not a shaggy dog story as it gives pain to the bearer. But on the lighter side it gives them the fulfillment, satisfaction and self – identity. This photo is from Juan Medina which he entitled [...]

An outlined Philippine Island is what Travish from Oxnard, CA had on his arm as a representation of his root. Like other half blood, Travish is one proud half-Filipino. Since he is living outside the Philippines, his tattoo reminds him of his origin and that he should also live like a Filipino.

Wanting to honor his son, Rennie Torres had this tattoo in which he had his son’s name etch on his right arm. Using Baybayin, Rennie thought that this tattoo would be perfect for him as a 100% Filipino and his son as half-Filipino. Like many others, Rennie got the translation of his son Maddox’s name [...]

This tattoo of Sarah from Olympia, WA is one of her reminders in stopping and breathing when she thinks her life is in rush. Even though she is not a full blooded Pinoy, deep in her heart she is. In fact, she is very proud of her heritage and culture she go commute a lot [...]

Jasmine as they call in other countries, Sampaguita in the Philippines. This tattoo from Monica of South Carolina is a version of Philippine national flower. Therewith is the last name of her amazing friend who means the world to her who also lives in the Philippines.

This baybayin tattoo of Paula Calinagan from Seattle means “di matarok”. Translated in English it means immeasurable, can’t reach, in depth and many more. For the bearer, her tattoo is just a simple reminder that she should not judge, label other people and herself or anything in this universe because there is always story behind [...]

This tattoo is a reminder to herself, Anna from Los Angeles, that she should keep fighting during tough times and never give up. Her tattoo means “Sugod” (in Filipino) and when translated to English  means “to start it or to keep fighting”. Filipinos are really fighter and rarely you will hear they want to give [...]

“Family First” in Baybayin is a tribute of Jon from Bay Area for his Filipino family. As most Filipinos says “Family comes first” , Jon also had that in his heart and mind that is why he had this tattoo. He located his tattoo at his shoulder and had it written in Baybayin which gave [...]

Losing family member is very difficult to deal with. As for the bearer of this tattoo, Chantal from Switzerland, she already underwent with that kind of situation. She lost his uncle and his Uncle’s family in Boracay. As a tribute to them, she came up with this Ave Maria tattoo that she located on her [...]

This image that was sent to us by Jason of Tulsa is in small scale but I hope you can see it. The tattoo in his neck is his last name which is “Fontanilla” in Baybayin. Any comment guys?