on the topic regarding the tatak ng apat na alon group, although they claim that their agenda is for the appreciation and preservation of native tattoos, their ignorance and insolence overshadow anything positive, if there is, in their claim. they are, if i may say, culture capitalists, seemingly “patriotic” skin deep, but totally devoid of any genuine understanding of the history and meaning of native tattoos, most especially my people’s.

I would love to see them go up my village and see how they would react to our old men, our tattoed men, who they have insulted with their arrogant bastardization of our revered tattoos.

to keith d., if your heart really seeks our tattoos, tell your dad, go home to our ili, ask the wisdom and permission of the old and noble, and maybe, you will find luck, or better yet, blessing and have your tattoos done according to our traditions.

Ray Haguisan
Malaya Designs