Jess Homeres considered his tattoo as representation of his heritage and also as a pay homage to the Filipino side of his family. He derived the word “Waray” from his mother who came from “Waray-waray” ancestor. While the image of Jose Rizal was derived from the well known Team Manila.

“Ang hindi marunong lumingon sa pinanggalingan ay hindi makakarating sa pinanggalingan – Dr. Jose P. Rizal” This was once said by Dr. Rizal that reminds us Filipinos to love and look back in our homeland wherever we are n the world. This also reminds us to love our country back and be proud of our [...]

Marn (Toronto, Canada) Sun, 3 Stars, Consummatum Est by Chris of Adrenaline “My ink represent my love for the Philippines. And the Latin script below is what Jose Rizal said before he was shot.” Rizal’s reign, is it finished? Uh-oh. When we hear the name Jose Rizal the first thing that pops up in our [...]

Nick Arriesgado (Philippines) Pilipinas Kong Mahal by Nick Arriesgado “Batik Tattoo Philippines! +639169590705 Tawag lang po kayo! Kita kits, peace.” KKK. Ku Klux Klan? No. It’s Kataas-taasang, Kagalang-galangang Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan. Supreme and Venerable Society of the Children of the Nation in English translation. This could be one reason why alphabet agencies [...]

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 [...]

Jovannie sends in a photo of his collection of Filipino related tattoos. You have Noli Me Tangere (look it up if you don’t know what it is), the Philippine map, Philippine Sun, and Baybayin. Not sure what it says though. On the foto is the guy who did it from ORMOC, BABY REPRESENTING DOWN SOUTH [...]