http://www.alibatabook.com Baybayin, Alibata, and Tribal Filipino Tattoo designs Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:00:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Gerald Genus (Sac-Town, Cali) by Cross Creek Tattoo in NC “Just because it can be seen while I’m in uniform.” Who else can we think of when we see PINOY PRIDE inked on knuckles? No doubt, it’s just him; the people’s champ, Manny Pacquiao. PacMan—a professional boxer, recording artist, actor, and politics enthusiast—is rated ... http://www.alibatabook.com/pinoy-pride/ Gerald Genus (Sac-Town, Cali) “For my Catholic Religion. To forever wear a cross on my neck.” Getting inked is something. A tattoo of a seemingly-necklace with a cross as the pendant is another thing. It just shows devotion to Catholicism. Despite being a predominantly Catholic nation, Philippines was able to produce just one ... http://www.alibatabook.com/forever-catholic/ Robbie (MPLS, MN) Where I’m From by Tom Alvarado of Steady Tattoo “Sun and Stars. Plain and Simple.” For those who are not aware, did you know that the Philippine Flag may not be used as a tablecloth, as a covering for objects, as part of motor vehicles, as trademarks or label design, ... http://www.alibatabook.com/where-i%e2%80%99m-from/ Karding Satwa (Dubai UAE) Christ Reaching Arms by Karding Satwa "For those Filipinos who are in UAE and want to have a difference, call this number 0502469737 (Custom Skin)." Philippines, being a predominantly Catholic country, celebrates Holy week, locally known as Semana Santa or Mahal na Araw, as one of its most important ... http://www.alibatabook.com/christ-reaching-arms/ I'll be at the Fiesta Filipina Festival in San Francisco, CA this Saturday and Sunday 6/13-6/14. FiestaFilipinaUSA.net Philippine Independence Day Celebration Organized by Fiesta Filipina USA CIVIC CENTER PLAZA 1 DR CARLTON B. GOODLETT PLACE SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA June 13 & 14, 2009 (Saturday & Sunday) 10am - 6pm (For Driving Directions, please go to Site Layout) (Take BART to ... http://www.alibatabook.com/catch-me-at-fiesta-filipina-june-13-14-2009-saturday-sunday/ Jon Juan (Vallejo CA) 3 Stars and the Sun and the Philippine Eagle by Allied Ink Considered as critically endangered, with only 180 to 500 species remaining, the Philippine Eagle still holds the crown of being the national bird of the country as proclaimed by then President Fidel Ramos. First called as monkey-eating ... http://www.alibatabook.com/three-stars-and-the-sun-and-the-philippine-eagle/ Randy Mack (Hawaii) Love My Roots by Eguy Ipalari, Waipahu, Hawaii "Thanks Homeboy. I'm proud of where I came from wherever I may lay down". Did you know that the first Philippine map, which was 27 inches wide and 42 inches long, was drawn by Nicolas dela Cruz and Francisco Suarez back in ... http://www.alibatabook.com/love-my-roots/ Francis E. (San Diego, CA) Culture, Born, and Raised by Tiger Jimmy's Tattoo According to statistics, a massive number of 46,000 Filipino Americans (Fil-Am) within a community is located in the county of San Diego making it second to top of the places in the United States which constitutes the most number ... http://www.alibatabook.com/i-am-fil-am/ Noel F. (Manama, Bahrain) Pinoy Pride by SpillN-ink Tattoos "The design was originally for my right forearm. One day, a Fil-Am asked me that he wanted a tat to represent his roots. I showed him the sketch and there it was." No it’s not the grouper fish. It’s the great Lapu-Lapu, then king ... http://www.alibatabook.com/pre-pinoy-pride/ Greg Moscoso (Rancho Santa Margarita) Sun Tattoo by White Lotus Tattoo We really can't get enough of the three stars and the sun. Here are more FYI-must-read about flags, flags, and more flags. The Philippine flag has been known worldwide as the only flag that is displayed upside-down when the country is in ... http://www.alibatabook.com/sun-tattoo/ James Bryan (Honolulu) Flip Pride Filipinos’ firm religious belief has long surpassed the colonial period it underwent and never was shaken by any threats of imperialism. Now, with 81% of its population as Roman Catholics, Philippines is known as the third largest Catholic nation in the world next to Brazil and Mexico. Catholicism ... http://www.alibatabook.com/flip-pride/