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7 articles related to #Apo Whang-od hashtag.

Why Apo Whang-od is NOT Eligible for the National Artist Award

Explore the reasons why Apo Whang-od, the esteemed Igorot mambabatok tattoo artist from Kalinga, is not eligible for the National Artist Award.

 |  3 min read

Michelle Dee's Miss Universe Gown: Honoring Apo Whang-od's Legacy or Exploiting Her Image?

Was Michelle Dee's Miss Universe evening gown a tribute to Apo Whang-od or a shameless act of cultural appropriation?

Nov 20 · 7 min read

Why Getting a Tattoo from Apo Whang-od May Not Be Appropriate

Explore the reasons why getting a tattoo from Apo Whang-od, the legendary "Mambabatok" Kalinga tattoo artist, may not be appropriate.

Sep 5 · 13 min read

Stunning Image of Apo Whang-od as a Young Woman Goes Viral

A stunning image of Apo Whang-od, the world's oldest living traditional tattoo artist, as a young woman has gone viral.

Apr 2 · 3 min read

Apo Whang-od is a recipient of the 1ST HIYAS AWARD for Indigenous Art

Living legend Apo Whang-od, the last mambabatok from Kalinga is among the recipient of the 1st HIYAS Award for Indigenous Art.

Sep 5, 2022 · 1 min read

Nas Academy reconciles with Apo Whang-od, Kalinga Community

Global online learning platform Nas Academy visited Apo Whang-od and the Kalinga Community in Buscalan to formalize their reconciliation.

Oct 24, 2021 · 4 min read

Apo Whang-Od Did Not Consent to Teach at Nas Academy - NCIP

Apo Whang-od did not consent to teach her craft at Nas Academy and did not affix her thumbmark to the "grossly onerous" contract.

Aug 5, 2021 · 9 min read