Religion has been the core of Filipinos life. There are different religions around the Archipelago but Catholic is the dominating one. This tattoo from Mr. Millon is all about sin and prayer. The glistening cross with prayer signifies how Filipino lives with prayers. He said that the main meaning of this tattoo is that we [...]

Mart Momongan from Bay Area California had this tattoo in his shoulder. The images in this tattoo are a cross and Filipino flag. Now, he is wondering if  you guys can give him some ideas of a Filipino Tribal tattoo to add to this. If you have some idea, please leave a comment.

In Sergio Tandoc from South Jersey’s back are the images of cross with Filipino Sun, fighting stick and bolo, Shamrock and Lily flower. The Shamrock represents his lovely wife named Patti while the Lily flower represents his sweet daughter named Lily. This Sergio’s version of Pinoy Pride which was created I think on the month [...]

Acknowledgment to the friends and local tattoo friends from Quezon City of AR from California. This one is his representation of his love to God and to his Filipino family. AR knows that Philippines will always be his home and his root.

This tattoo of Jon from NJ was based on the Nagbukalan Shrine of Alitagtag, where his mom is from. His friend took that idea and tried to give it a futuristic feel. Its a dedication to his heritage and beliefs. When linked with his tattoo on his left arm (a crest/shield) the overall meaning is [...]

Truly an art! This tattoo is composed of dragon wrapping a cross. Dragon symbolizes power, strength and strong will. On the other hand, cross symbolizes divinity, religion and spirituality. Combining, we can say that Karding Satwa of Dubai is a strong Filipino that strongly believed in Almighty God. He can do all things through Christ [...]

Marco from Toronto sends in his tattoo of the Philippine flag and cross. Inked by Waycool Tattoos

Here a great shoulder tattoo sent in by RPB from LA. It’s done by the tatak ng apat na alon tribe. What I find interesting is the mixture of “Filipino” tribal and Christianity. Some may say that it shows the confusion of many Filipinos in regards to their culture. While trying to discover and represent [...]

Uploaded by Jon Meaning & message: Know Yourself in baybayin. Filipino sun algamated with the traditional Christian icon. Let’s bring it back, family. Know where you come from. Know your history. Quit conforming to the Western way of thought. Got a Filipino Tattoo? Upload yours now.

Artist: Alvin