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When tattoos came to mind,before the modern tattooing trend,we would often picture criminals,bikers and rebels. The first Spaniards to arrive in the Philippines,however,saw them quite differently when they were ultimately defeated by fierce,noble warriors from the Visayas,covered in complex tattoo designs all over their body. That day,these painted people or “Pintados” as called by conquistadors cemented their mark in the diverse history of the Philippines. The tattoos that these warriors possessed were not just meant for decorative purposes. The tattoos of the Pintados project an aura of intimidation and fear towards their enemies,which was a part of their psychological strategy during tribal war and raids.

The Badlit script is an abugida descended from the ancient Brahmi script of India that was used to write Bisaya/Visayan languages, which are mainly spoken in the Visayas region of the Philippines, including Cebuano (Binisaya) and Hiligaynon. The Badlit script is also known as the Bisaya script, the Visayan script, Sulat Bisaya or suwat Bisaya.

Philippines is an Archipelago Country in Southeast Asia. Manila is the country's capital,and its most populated city is Quezon city;both are within Metro Manila. Negritos, the archipelago’s earliest inhabitants, were followed by waves of Austronesian peoples. The adoption of Animism,Hinduism and Islam established island-kingdoms ruled by datus,rajas and sultans. The arrival of Ferdinand Magellan a Portuguese explorer leading a fleet for Spain,marked the beginning of Spanish colonization.

It is an Abugida descended from the Brahmic scripts,closely related to Sulat tagalog,and is famous for being written vertical but written upward,rather than downward as nearly all other scripts (however,it is read horizontally left to right). It is usually written on Bamboo by incising characters with a knife. Most known Hanuno’o inscriptions are relatively recent because of the perishable nature of bamboo. It is therefore difficult to trace the history of the script.

This Baybayin tshirt is Perfect for gift for Filipino or Pinoy at heart.

A half Filipino and Canadian person likely grows up in a multicultural environment, exposed to the rich cultural tapestry of both countries. They may speak English and possibly Tagalog, the official language of the Philippines, or another regional Filipino language. Celebrating cultural festivals, holidays, and traditions from both countries could be a significant part of their life.

alamat / legend (written in baybayin) baybayin is an ancient writing system of pre-colonial Philippines.

hukbo / army written in baybayin baybayin is an ancient writing system of pre-colonial Philippines

Our language also has its own evolutionary process.Although there is a thing we call standard usage,there are certain groups of people who create language variations to be used within their exclusive circle. Some of these words eventually make it to the mainstream,and people start using them as part of their daily vocabulary. Here in the Philippines,we are aware that young Pinoys were the ones who coined informal terms such as ‘yosi’ (cigarette),syota (girlfriend) and sosi (social). The gay community is also proud of its own contributions to the Pinoy slang dictionary: Words such as chika (chat),tsimay (housemaid) and jowa (gf / bf).

When tattoos came to mind,before the modern tattooing trend,we would often picture criminals,bikers and rebels. The first Spaniards to arrive in the Philippines,however,saw them quite differently when they were ultimately defeated by fierce,noble warriors from the Visayas,covered in complex tattoo designs all over their body. That day,these painted people or “Pintados” as called by conquistadors cemented their mark in the diverse history of the Philippines. The tattoos that these warriors possessed were not just meant for decorative purposes. The tattoos of the Pintados project an aura of intimidation and fear towards their enemies,which was a part of their psychological strategy during tribal war and raids.

Baybayin Ancient and Traditional scripts of the Philippines. The script is an abugida belonging to the family of the Brahmic scripts. Geographically,it was widely used in Luzon and other parts of the Philippines prior to and during the 16th and 17th centuries before being replaced by the Latin alphabet during the period of Spanish colonisation. This Philippine design with Pre-Colonial Baybayin script is the Perfect gift for any Filipinos or Pinoy at heart.

hukbo / army (written in baybayin) baybayin is an ancient writing system of pre-colonial Philippines

The Warrior. The Philippine national bird represented. Filled in with Filipino pre-colonial tattoo style imaging. Graced with the modern Philippine sun behind the head. Endless positive interpretation. *Recommended color - RED*

'Ambot',is not a tagalog but a Cebuano/Visayan word. It means "i don't know" in English. It could also have the same meaning/intent when someone says "who knows?" in English. The actual Tagalog/Filipino equavalent is "aywan",which is more commonly spelled "ewan" nowadays.

This Philippine Flag design with Pre-Colonial Baybayin script is the Perfect gift for any Filipinos or Pinoy at heart.

The Warrior. The Philippine national bird represented. Filled in with Filipino pre-colonial tattoo style imaging. Graced with the modern Philippine sun behind the head. Endless positive interpretation.

This Philippine Spiral motive is a Style of Flowing..Freedom

Padayon is a word that comes from the language called “Hiligaynon”. This particular language could be found in some areas of the Visayas such as iloilo and Negros Occidental. The word means “to continue”,however,this single word means so much more. When people are in tough place in life,struggling and facing tremendous pressures,often times you’ll here them chant a mantra -”Padayon”. As such, this simple words becomes a beacon of hope that says I’ll push through any challenge life gives me”.

Davao city is the center of Metro Davao,the second most populous metropolitan area in the Philippines. The city serves as the main trade,commerce and industry hub of Mindanao and the regional center of Davao region. Davao is home to Mount Apo,the highest mountain in the Philippines. The city is also nicknamed the “Durian Capital of the Philippines”.

Baybayin is a Philippine script. The script is an abugida belonging to the family of the Brahmic scripts. Geographically,it was widely used in Luzon and other parts of the Philippines prior to and during the 16th and 17th centuries before being replaced by the Latin alphabet during the period of Spanish colonization. This Philippine design with Pre-Colonial Baybayin script is the Perfect gift for any Filipinos or Pinoy at heart.

An owl created with Baybayin (ancient Filipino handwriting).

Whang-Od Oggay,the most prominent figure in kalinga province,is known to be the oldest and last living mambabatok. Apo Whang-Od started tattoing Butbut warriors as early as 15 years old. Though the warriors have already ceased existence, Whang-od still performs the tradition to the interested tourists who come all the way from Manila as far as the United States. With her experience and efforts in preserving this tradition culture,Apo Whang-od was nominated for a National Living Treasures Award,an award given to people or artist with significant contributions to intangible cultural heritage in the Philippines. Whang-Od is recognized as the last mambabatok because in the past mambabatoks can only train within their bloodline. But through the

Mayari is a deity of the moon in at least three ethnic peoples in the Philippines.

Baybayin Ancient and Traditional scripts of the Philippines. The script is an abugida belonging to the family of the Brahmic scripts. Geographically,it was widely used in Luzon and other parts of the Philippines prior to and during the 16th and 17th centuries before being replaced by the Latin alphabet during the period of Spanish colonisation. This Philippine design with Pre-Colonial Baybayin script is the Perfect gift for any Filipinos or Pinoy at heart.

Baybayin Ancient and Traditional scripts of the Philippines. The script is an abugida belonging to the family of the Brahmic scripts. Geographically,it was widely used in Luzon and other parts of the Philippines prior to and during the 16th and 17th centuries before being replaced by the Latin alphabet during the period of Spanish colonisation. This Philippine design with Pre-Colonial Baybayin script is the Perfect gift for any Filipinos or Pinoy at heart.

Jose Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda (June 19, 1861-Dec 30, 1896) was a Filipino Nationalist,writer and Polymath active at the end of the Spanish colonial period of the Philippines. He is considered the National hero (Pambansang Bayani) of the Philippines.

Baybayin Ancient and Traditional scripts of the Philippines. The script is an abugida belonging to the family of the Brahmic scripts. Geographically,it was widely used in Luzon and other parts of the Philippines prior to and during the 16th and 17th centuries before being replaced by the Latin alphabet during the period of Spanish colonisation. This Philippine design with Pre-Colonial Baybayin script is the Perfect gift for any Filipinos or Pinoy at heart.

Arnis,also known as Kali or Eskrima/Escrima,is the national martial art of the Philippines. The three are roughly interchangeable umbrella terms for the traditional martial arts of the Philippines (Filipino Martial arts’ or FMA),which emphasize weapon based fighting with sticks,knives,bladed weapons and various improvised weapons,as well as “Open hand” techniques without weapons.

Baybayin Ancient and Traditional scripts of the Philippines. The script is an abugida belonging to the family of the Brahmic scripts. Geographically,it was widely used in Luzon and other parts of the Philippines prior to and during the 16th and 17th centuries before being replaced by the Latin alphabet during the period of Spanish colonisation. This Philippine design with Pre-Colonial Baybayin script is the Perfect gift for any Filipinos or Pinoy at heart.

The display of the Philippine flag is symbolic of the struggles and sacrifices of Filipino heroes who chose to fight for freedom and independence. The Flag was made of silk. The Sun represent the first eight provinces that revolted against Spain. The Three stars stand for the three big islands of the Philippines,namely Luzon,Visayas and Mindanao.

ancient temple with baybayin words

baybay is a tagalog term that means spell a word

Baybayin Ancient and Traditional scripts of the Philippines. The script is an abugida belonging to the family of the Brahmic scripts. Geographically,it was widely used in Luzon and other parts of the Philippines prior to and during the 16th and 17th centuries before being replaced by the Latin alphabet during the period of Spanish colonisation. This Philippine design with Pre-Colonial Baybayin script is the Perfect gift for any Filipinos or Pinoy at heart.

Padayon is a word that comes from the language called “Hiligaynon”. This particular language could be found in some areas of the Visayas such as iloilo and Negros Occidental. The word means “to continue”,however,this single word means so much more. When peopleare in tough place in life,struggling and facing tremendous pressures,often times you’ll here them chant a mantra -”Padayon”. As such, this simple words becomes a beacon of hope that says I’ll push through any challenge life gives me”. So, Padayon means so much more than just “to continue”. Instead,it gives people hope that despite the hardships in life,all we have to do is stay strong and move forward,beacause better things are waiting.

When tattoos came to mind,before the modern tattooing trend,we would often picture criminals,bikers and rebels. The first Spaniards to arrive in the Philippines,however,saw them quite differently when they were ultimately defeated by fierce,noble warriors from the Visayas,covered in complex tattoo designs all over their body. That day,these painted people or “Pintados” as called by conquistadors cemented their mark in the diverse history of the Philippines. The tattoos that these warriors possessed were not just meant for decorative purposes. The tattoos of the Pintados project an aura of intimidation and fear towards their enemies,which was a part of their psychological strategy during tribal war and raids.