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n the Philippines, the underground
Tattoo Elite are attracting a growing
tattoo industry is one of the largest
number of expat clients, especial y
in the world, and ­like black
among American's who travel to the
1.
JEFF CRUZ of ST1.NK Tattoo
American, African and Jamaican
Philippines for work, school, business
2. Richard `THE DON' Soliven of TM
culture- has a tattoo art history
or leisure. The "Underground Tattoo
Soliven Tattoo & Supplies
dating back as long as the Filipino
Artists" are preferred by Americans,
3. Rizaldy Panganiban of MAD Ink
culture has existed.
One of the
due to the fact that they represent
Tattoo & Supply
countries fastest growing industries.
the urban community. In addition
4. Riordan Panganiban of DAN Ink
From products, training and of course
to the more than 80% discount on
Tattoo with MAD Ink Tattoo &
Filipino tattoo artist, the Philippines is
tattoo art done in the Philippines,
Supply
-once again- gaining internationally
expats are enjoying the `tattoo
5. Zion Mark Sena Dario of MAD
recognition for its tattoo community.
lifestyle' as wel . The hip-hop, rock-
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Philippine beauties and celebrities;
n-rol and punk culture, are al
6. Spil zion Valdez of MAD Ink
such as Michaela Recto captured
attractively
festive
communities
Tattoo & Supply
here in Boracay Island by Rachel
for foreigners who don't fit-in to
7.
Charlie Gaiti of Blackout Skin Art
Lobangco, are trailblazer's in a new
the mainstream, ultra-conservative
& Tattooing
era Philippine-beauty.
Philippine clicks.
8. Flavier FUJI Moto
9. Spunky Seyer of Tattoo Psycho's
Celebrities like Michaella Recto,
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10. Jeremy De Leon of Wild Side
Rachel Lobangco, Gwen Garci,
Boy, FilAm UFC Fighter Reign Sotto,
Tattoo & Bar
Manny Pacquio, Charise and even
stands with Cover Girl Natalia Moon,
11. Lindon Garcia of Tattoo Elite
12. Fulgencio Jhar-Arr Cariaso
Justin Beeber who recently visited
emblazzin' with tattoos, a progressive
13. Florence of VADZ Ink
Manila, and who plans to open
move by our publishers in an effort
14. Edwin Manois of P4 INK
his own tattoo studio during his
to showcase the new-found diversity
15. JOMATZ TOLENTINO of JOMATZ
retirement, are all rekindling the
of Filipino tattoos across the world.
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popularity of the Philippines tattoo
Formerly in the Philippines, after
16. JUNBAL TABUYOC of 88 BLEND
lifestyle.
The debut of our new
being settled, its native heritage
TATTOO
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of tattoo art was al but forgotten.
17. Ryan Dante of BLOODLINES
tattoo section is the first Philippines
Then, tattoos became a novelty of
TATTOO STUDIO
underground
tattoo
lifestyle
progressive celebrities and the elite.
18. Randy Buenaventura SKIN &
showcase internationally ­ever"
Now, with the international craze for
STYLE TATTOO
Filipino tattoos by expats, and the
19. Biboy Rio of Skin ArtworkZ
"UNDERGROUND
TATTOO
ARTIST
growth and hospitable nature of
Tattoo
like PH INKMASTEr Kevin Capus of the underground tattoo community
20. Norman Saliot of Norman Saliot
ICHIEBAN TATTOO, The Clinic by Jeff in the Philippines, more and more
Tattoo Lab
Cruz and Dr. Tseng of ST1.NK, MAD people are turning back to the
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