In a speech, Mr. Marcos said Whang-Od’s contribution to the preservation of Philippine folk art and practices “cannot be understated.” “She is a pioneer in shattering gender stereotypes ...

Whang-Od is a "mambabatok" (traditional Kalinga tattooist) from Barangay Buscalan in Tinglayan town, Kalinga, and the last of her generation. She does the art the traditional way, by using wood ...

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 ...

Marcos said Whang-od, also known as Maria Oggay, is one of the few remaining master mambabatok from Buscalan. She turns 107 on Feb. 17. Public servants A group of scientists from Davao, a utility ...