BODY PAINTING AND TATTOO REPRESENT TRIBAL CULTURAL HERITAGE, W AR INCANTATION AND BELIEFS

Tingguians (itneg)

Tribes of REGION I: Ilocos Region

Ibanag, Isneg, and Gaddang

Gaddang women adorned themselves
with colorful tattoos for beauty and
fertility.
Used during rituals and festivals to
honor deities

Tingguians (itneg)

What is the tribe of REGION I: Ilocos Region

Ibanag, Isneg, and Gaddang

Tribes of REGION II: Cagayan Valley

Aeta

Tribe of REGION III: Central Luzon

aeta

Simple line-based tattoos
symbolizing rites of passage.
Natural material like charcoal
used for ceremonial purposes

Tagbanua

Tribe of REGION IV-A & IV-B: Calabarzon and Mimaropa

Tagbanua

Intricate tattoos representing the cosmos
and spiritual realms.
Designs: Starbursts, circles, and tribal
lines.
Tattoos were markers of tribal rank and
spiritual protection

Agta

Tribe of REGION V: Bicol Region

Agta

Minimal tattoos often related to
hunting and survival.
Used during dances and rituals to
honor natural elements.

Panay bukidnon

Tribe of REGION VI: Western Visayas

Panay bukidnon

Ritualistic tattoos symbolizing bravery
and spirituality.
Associated with ancient epics like the
Hinilawod.

Visayan (pintados)

Tribe of REGION VII: Central Visayas

Visayans (pintados)

known for full-body tattoos.
Designs: sunbursts, geometric shapes,
and animal depictions.
Cultural Beliefs: Tattoos symbolize
strength, wealth, and beauty.

Waray-waray

Tribe of REGION VIII: Eastern Visayas

Waray-waray

Tattoos of warriors signified
battle prowess.
Body painting was part of
the rituals and festivals.

Bagobo, t'boli, manobo, Maranao

REGION IX to XII - Mindanao tribes

Maranao

Body painting for ceremonies
and festivals.
Tattoos were spiritual and decorative
using natural dyes.

Kalinga, Ifugao, Bontoc

Tribe of Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)

Baling tattoos (Batok)

symbolized bravery
and milestones.

Bagobo

tattoos for bravery and adornment.

T'boli

Unique patterns representing dreams
and nature.

Manobo

Intricate tattoo patterns linked to
social status

Kalinga, Ifugao, Bontoc

Designs : Rice terraces, animals, tribal pattern.
Cultural beleif : Tattoos served as protection
and honor.

Tausug, Yakan, Sama-Bajau

Tribes of Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM)

Tausug, Yakan, Sama-Bajau

Tattoos symbolized bravery and tribal
identity.
Body painting used in rituals for
spiritual blessings.

Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao

BARMM

Tausug, Yakan, Sama-Bajau

Tattoos symbolized bravery and tribal
identity.
Body painting used in rituals for
spiritual blessings.

NCR. CARAGA, and Other Regions

Lesser prevalence due to urbanization
but historical practices exist among
displaced indigenous groups