Love for his mother is indeed the main reason why Justin Valencia of Beale AFB, Ca had this Sampaguita formed like 3 stars and a sun tattoo in his body. Aside from love for his mother, his tattoo also signifies his love for his country..Philippines.

Like Justin’s design, what else can you think of that can give meaning to your love for your parents?

Justin sends in the finished product of Baybayin artwork I did for him.

This is just the beginning of a piece that will be dedicated to my family and my Filipino Canadian background.  Next part will be in done in two weeks – Philippine Sun, Stars and Maple Leaves will be added to complete a half sleeve. On the inner bicep is the Australian Southern Cross dedicated to my Aussie wife.

Tattooed by Chris Moniz – Integral Temple (Toronto, On.)

I always wanted my own take on the RP flag with the stars and everything, but everytime i thought about it i wanted it to be different from everyone else. aleks really helped me figure out something original but a replica in the same sense.  So i got 3 custom stars, first pic is arm out palm up – pinoy / pics 2-4 are bituin going clockwise. Pinoystarr was a nick name i had… i thinking you can guess how it was derived.

Inked by Aleks Figueroa of Dream Jungle Tattoo in LBC

Baybayin traditional transliterations are PI-NO (Pinoy) and BI-TU-I (Bituin)