JP Ignacio’s 3 stars and a sun tattoo is so bold and obviously he wore it with pride and justice. Check this out other designs for Philippine Sun & Stars

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.

Bobby from Florida, needs our suggestions with regards to his tattoo. In his intention to show his Pinoy pride, he got an eight rayed star, Philippine flag inside and dragon around it tattoo. Accidentally, his artist did something that might cause issues. What do you think it is?

Below is the exact explanation of Benjamin, from Illinois about his tattoo:

“While living in America it is very easy to become assimilated with others in the country. I am not saying to avoid it, but I wanted something to give me a reminder of where I came from. My parents raised me in a household in the States, however with Filipino culture in many aspects of my life. My tattoo represents my roots from the Philippines and as a reminder to myself everyday about my culture. It was designed by my cousin and done by my cousin.”

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 something and always more to know.

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 up. They will just smile in the hardest and darkest days of their lives. That’s Filipino spirit!

Please note that she took a photo of herself with a mirror, that’s why the Baybayin is “mirrored”.

“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 it more defined look.

Tracy RC from Edmonton, Canada wanted something that will represent her culture but didn’t want to be plain. With that, she and The Kuya came up with this Sampaguita, Sun and Stars tattoo. She already had Baybayin tattoo on her ankle that’s why she wanted something different. Her tattoo showed the beauty of her Filipino culture and this time she placed it on her foot.

Not a fully blooded Pinoy, BD from Lakeview, is still full-blooded by heart. He is extremely proud of being Pinoy and his 2nd tattoo (as seen above) and definitely this will not be his last tattoo because he is coming for more. He had his 3 stars and a sun around his sleeves in tribal pattern.

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 back to signify that she always pray for them wherever they are.