Umibig

February 1, 2009 by Christian · 1 Comment 

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Ria sends in her Baybayin tattoo of Umibig. don’t know what it means? Learn the language :)

Inked by Joe at Starlight Tattoos, NJ

PinoyTattoos.com on the iPhone and new feedback form

January 30, 2009 by Christian · Leave a Comment 

PinoyTattoos.com as is part culture, part art, and big part technology. That said, the site is now optimized for the iPhone. Check it out and let me know if there are any issues.

I’m looking for a Flash and iPhone app developer interested in working on a project. Please email info [at] pinoytattoos.com with your portfolio.

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I also signed up with GetSatisfaction to get better control of inquiries. You can send feedback, questions, or ideas by clicking on the Feedback button on the right next to the sidebar.  Read more about it on my business blog, LivingRoomCEO.com.

Jose Rizal with Philippine Sun

January 29, 2009 by Christian · Leave a Comment 

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Here’s a good looking shoulder tattoo with the American made Filipino hero, Jose Rizal with the Philippine Sun with eight rays. I find this odd for the following reasons:

Jose Rizal was a conformist. He did not want to join the revolution to oust the Spanish. He actually wanted the group of islands named the Philippines to become a province of Spain.
The “Philippine” Sun’s eight rays represent the eight provinces that rebelled against Spain.

Again, is this tattoo representative of the duality of the so-called Filipino, misunderstanding of history, or blind pride? What do you think? Read something I wrote about 10 years ago on this subject after the jump….

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Irish Pinoy

January 27, 2009 by Christian · Leave a Comment 

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PinoyTattoos.com on Facebook

January 27, 2009 by Christian · Leave a Comment 

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PinoyTattoos.com is now on Facebook. Check it out and add me as an acquaintance.

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