At the center of this revival is Apo Whang-Od Oggay, who is believed to be the last mambabatok of the Butbut tribe in Buscalan village, Tinglayan town in Kalinga. Since she is such a cultural icon ...
Hiking through lush jungle and rice terraces The first female of the Kalinga tribe to be taught the art of tattooing, Whang-Od began her training at 15 under the guidance of her father ...
Featured artworks in the exhibit, running until November 30, include portraits of Whang-Od and the Mangyan Tribe of Mindoro.