At 106, Apo Whang-od is the oldest known person practicing batok, a traditional tattooing technique that dates back 1,000 years in the Philippines. These tattoos were once badges of honor to ...

American Traditional or Old School tattoos are powerful expressions of identity and heritage. Their timeless designs are steeped in history, capturing the essence of American culture since they ...

But is it all so simple? Legendary tattoo master Whang-Od was transported from her tribal village of Buscalan to the capital for the Manila FAME trade show, with the help of the Philippine Army ...