Just wondering what do Filipinos think about people with tattoos? The question is more directed toward Filipinos from Philippines, but anybody can put their opinions.

I'm curious because my parents and older Filipinos in general don't look at it in a positive way. I'm also wondering is it because they don't like it or is it just colonial metality (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colonial_mentality)?

I also found the Tatak ng Apat Na Alon (http://apat-na-alon-tribe.com/home.html) site. They're a group of people trying to revive Filipino tattoo culture.

Just wondering what do Filipinos think about people with tattoos? The question is more directed toward Filipinos from Philippines, but anybody can put their opinions.

I'm curious because my parents and older Filipinos in general don't look at it in a positive way. I'm also wondering is it because they don't like it or is it just colonial metality (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colonial_mentality)?

I also found the Tatak ng Apat Na Alon (http://apat-na-alon-tribe.com/home.html) site. They're a group of people trying to revive Filipino tatto culture.
nanay ko din gnayn. ayaw lang nila tlga kasi nga d ba dati pag may tattoo parang galing kang preso kya siguro ganun pa rin sila. andami ko na ngang gstong ipatattoo e

That's what my parents said too. But what I'm wondering is when did we start looking at tattoos as a bad thing.

If we look at our cousins in the Pacific islands they are proud to wear their tattoos and its socially accepted. When did tattoos really become a social no no in the Philippines and why do most people still think that way?

Would prisoners really wear tattoos if it was seen as a good thing?

That's what my parents said too. But what I'm wondering is when did we start looking at tattoos as a bad thing.

If we look at our cousins in the Pacific islands they are proud to wear their tattoos and its socially accepted. When did tattoos really become a social no no in the Philippines and why do most people still think that way?

Would prisoners really wear tattoos if it was seen as a good thing?
research ka na lang tol. wala akong alam dyan e.

That's what my parents said too. But what I'm wondering is when did we start looking at tattoos as a bad thing.

If we look at our cousins in the Pacific islands they are proud to wear their tattoos and its socially accepted. When did tattoos really become a social no no in the Philippines and why do most people still think that way?

Would prisoners really wear tattoos if it was seen as a good thing?

Do you know that those imprisoned & got out maybe bec of parole or they have done their term have tattoes bec it was forcibly given & look at their tattoes
it's mostly the names of their cellmates who ****ed them in their ass,would like to ask those ex-con why they got theirs?you won't get an answer coz it's very embarassing.Likewise,nowadays if you have tattooes or piercings you won't be allowed to donate blood for fear of contamination,like.shared needles used in the process,you might spread aids/hepa,without knowing it.What if a member of your family needs blood or in an amergency situation where life & death warrants blood transfusion,do you think you will be allowed to give blood if you have tattoes?i doubt that...But,it's up to you,if you want it then go ahead,who cares anyways,it's your life.:pat:
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Do you know that those imprisoned & got out maybe bec of parole or they have done their term have tattoes bec it was forcibly given & look at their tattoes
it's mostly the names of their cellmates who ****ed them in their ass,would like to ask those ex-con why they got theirs?you won't get an answer coz it's very embarassing.Likewise,nowadays if you have tattooes or piercings you won't be allowed to donate blood for fear of contamination,like.shared needles used in the process,you might spread aids/hepa,without knowing it.What if a member of your family needs blood or in an amergency situation where life & death warrants blood transfusion,do you think you will be allowed to give blood if you have tattoes?i doubt that...But,it's up to you,if you want it then go ahead,who cares anyways,it's your life.:pat:
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Now on the donations part. You are talking in the Philippines right? If so, wouldn't the hospital run test on the blood first before using it. Also, if my one of my family members need blood I wouldn't care what the person looks like. All I care about is that the blood is healthy and a match. Last, they don't share needles in the hospitals. Everything is disposable. Only place I know where they reuse needles is Cuba.

Yes. I do know that those tattoos are forced on them. My father has friends inside Munting Lupa. My family lived in San Pedro, Laguna, town bordering that town. Again, tattoo portrayed as a bad image. It goes back to tattoos being viewed as a negative thing. Would those prisoners draw tattoos on those guys if they thought that it would only enhance the guys prestige in prison. No, its to humiliate them.

People never talk about tattoos of a man wearing one for protection(anting-anting) or a tribesman's story on his body. First thing that comes on people's mind is "tattoo bad". We never talk about it as our heritage, culture, and history. Most of the time is "that guy got ****ed in the ass in prison".

All I really want to know is why most Filipinos are so negative when it comes to tattoos?

Now on the donations part. You are talking in the Philippines right? If so, wouldn't the hospital run test on the blood first before using it. Also, if my one of my family members need blood I wouldn't care what the person looks like. All I care about is that the blood is healthy and a match. Last, they don't share needles in the hospitals. Everything is disposable. Only place I know where they reuse needles is Cuba.

Yes. I do know that those tattoos are forced on them. My father has friends inside Munting Lupa. My family lived in San Pedro, Laguna, town bordering that town. Again, tattoo portrayed as a bad image. It goes back to tattoos being viewed as a negative thing. Would those prisoners draw tattoos on those guys if they thought that it would only enhance the guys prestige in prison. No, its to humiliate them.

People never talk about tattoos of a man wearing one for protection(anting-anting) or a tribesman's story on his body. First thing that comes on people's mind is "tattoo bad". We never talk about it as our heritage, culture, and history. Most of the time is "that guy got ****ed in the ass in prison".

All I really want to know is why most Filipinos are so negative when it comes to tattoos?

It's a world-wide practice,not only in the phil.,they won't allow you to donate blood if you have tattooes.Like i said,why will you think of others negative perceptions,it's your life,if you want to have tattoes fine,you can go ahead,no one is preventing you to do so,ok?

and what anting-anting are you saying,do you believe in that?Come on man,grow up,to think that you're in a modern world & still believe in superstition.:sucks:

It's a world-wide practice,not only in the phil.,they won't allow you to donate blood if you have tattooes.Like i said,why will you think of others negative perceptions,it's your life,if you want to have tattoes fine,you can go ahead,no one is preventing you to do so,ok?

and what anting-anting are you saying,do you believe in that?Come on man,grow up,to think that you're in a modern world & still believe in superstition.:sucks:

I don't really know much about the procedures in Phil. on blood/plasma donations, I'll admit that. In America though, people with piercings and tattooes can donate.

Yes sir, I wanna get a tattoo and its not because people look at it in a bad way that I haven't gotten one. Its more of a financial reason.

I've already stated that I just wanna know why people look at it so negatively.

In Pinas if you have tattoo you are a loko loko or a drug user. If you are female....its make you a 100% slut....LOL. No joke...that's how it is in P.I....specially with the older people. It's never positive.

Yeah. I know people in the Philippines never see tattoing as a positive thing. Again though, I'd just like to know why people in the Philippines don't like it. So far I really don't have a straight answer why. All I got is an attack on my belief.

!!HiSpeedJay!! Already showed that he thinks people with tattoo are disease carriers. Thats fine. People can believe what they want.

I mean, you can't hate something just because you hate it. You gotta have a reason.

The question is why.

Yeah. I know people in the Philippines never see tattoing as a positive thing. Again though, I'd just like to know why people in the Philippines don't like it. So far I really don't have a straight answer why. All I got is an attack on my belief.

!!HiSpeedJay!! Already showed that he thinks people with tattoo are disease carriers. Thats fine. People can believe what they want.

I mean, you can't hate something just because you hate it. You gotta have a reason.

The question is why.

Where in my post did i mentioned that people with tattoes are disease carriers?You are implying things that i didn't say.What do you want? answers that will suit your belief?fine,tattoes is good for you,go & save money and have one,be happy afterwards,& good luck!

I don't really know much about the procedures in Phil. on blood/plasma donations, I'll admit that. In America though, people with piercings and tattooes can donate.

Yes sir, I wanna get a tattoo and its not because people look at it in a bad way that I haven't gotten one. Its more of a financial reason.

I've already stated that I just wanna know why people look at it so negatively.

The thing is,you have already made up your mind about this,you want to have tattoes,right?So why do you still ask the people here about their opinion.Speedjay already told you that you have your own life & that you can do whatever you want,that's the main thing,just do it.You don't have money?Ok,we'll organize a fund-raising activity to help you.Are you happy with that?

I don't really know much about the procedures in Phil. on blood/plasma donations, I'll admit that. In America though, people with piercings and tattooes can donate.

Yes sir, I wanna get a tattoo and its not because people look at it in a bad way that I haven't gotten one. Its more of a financial reason.

I've already stated that I just wanna know why people look at it so negatively.

You don't know what you're talking about man...

http://www.redcross.org/services/biomed/0,1082,0_557_,00.html

there's the link & read it,it's about donor eligibility guidelines in the U.S.,red cross in particular.

Where in my post did i mentioned that people with tattoes are disease carriers?You are implying things that i didn't say.What do you want? answers that will suit your belief?fine,tattoes is good for you,go & save money and have one,be happy afterwards,& good luck!
"you might spread aids/hepa,without knowing it.What if a member of your family needs blood or in an amergency situation where life & death warrants blood transfusion,do you think you will be allowed to give blood if you have tattoes?i "
Thanks for thinking about me sir. But the thread is not about me. I'm happy, healthy, growing boy who is just wondering why.
You don't know what you're talking about man...

http://www.redcross.org/services/biomed/0,1082,0_557_,00.html

there's the link & read it,it's about donor eligibility guidelines in the U.S.,red cross in particular.
Thanks for the link DV8
Wait 12 months after a tattoo if the tattoo was applied in a state that does not regulate tattoo facilities. This requirement is related to concerns about hepatitis. Learn more about hepatitis and blood donation.

Acceptable if the tattoo was applied by a state-regulated entity using sterile technique. Only a few states currently regulate tattoo facilities, so most donors with tattoos must wait 12 months after tattoo application before donating blood. You should discuss your particular situation with the health historian at the time of donation.

Don't exactly know where you get cannot donate.


The thing is,you have already made up your mind about this,you want to have tattoes,right?So why do you still ask the people here about their opinion.Speedjay already told you that you have your own life & that you can do whatever you want,that's the main thing,just do it.You don't have money?Ok,we'll organize a fund-raising activity to help you.Are you happy with that?

Yes sir, I have already made up my mind, but thats not the topic. I thank you and Speedjay for confirming that I have my own life.

Its really generous of you to set-up a fund raiser for little ol' me, but don't really need charity. Thanks though.

Some of you guys seems to be missing the question here. The question is not:
Do you guys think I should get a tattoo? nor did I ask for money.

The question again is; Why do most Filipinos view tattooes in a negative light?

Yeah. I know people in the Philippines never see tattoing as a positive thing. Again though, I'd just like to know why people in the Philippines don't like it. So far I really don't have a straight answer why. All I got is an attack on my belief.
!!HiSpeedJay!! Already showed that he thinks people with tattoo are disease carriers. Thats fine. People can believe what they want.

I mean, you can't hate something just because you hate it. You gotta have a reason.

The question is why.


Chill out man. You ask us what do People in P.I. think about Peeps with tattoo...and I see valid answers including mine, then suddenly with this post you are accusing us of attacking you? I don't know who you are...and don't know why you suddenly felt you're being attacked.

Anyway I didn't attack you and I answered your question.

As to your 2nd question on why............in my opinion it's mostly because a tattoo is a sign of being imprisoned. There are no natives in the P.I. that have a culture of tattooing each other.

"The question again is; Why do most Filipinos view tattooes in a negative light?

As for my parents they saw it like this, if you have tattooes then you must belong to a gang. Gangs meant trouble and problems. My parents didn't want our Aunties and Uncles thinking that their raising a wild child.(in which i became)

"you might spread aids/hepa,without knowing it.What if a member of your family needs blood or in an amergency situation where life & death warrants blood transfusion,do you think you will be allowed to give blood if you have tattoes?i "
Thanks for thinking about me sir. But the thread is not about me. I'm happy, healthy, growing boy who is just wondering why.

Thanks for the link DV8
Wait 12 months after a tattoo if the tattoo was applied in a state that does not regulate tattoo facilities. This requirement is related to concerns about hepatitis. Learn more about hepatitis and blood donation.

Acceptable if the tattoo was applied by a state-regulated entity using sterile technique. Only a few states currently regulate tattoo facilities, so most donors with tattoos must wait 12 months after tattoo application before donating blood. You should discuss your particular situation with the health historian at the time of donation.

Don't exactly know where you get cannot donate.




Yes sir, I have already made up my mind, but thats not the topic. I thank you and Speedjay for confirming that I have my own life.

Its really generous of you to set-up a fund raiser for little ol' me, but don't really need charity. Thanks though.

Some of you guys seems to be missing the question here. The question is not:
Do you guys think I should get a tattoo? nor did I ask for money.

The question again is; Why do most Filipinos view tattooes in a negative light?

so you have to wait for 12 months before they will allow you to donate?what if you needed it before that?Get a life man,what they are giving are answers to why it is viewed as negative,now you they answered you already,what more do you want?better ask that stupid question in yahoo answer,k?maybe you will get stupid answer."peeleft:

Some of you guys seems to be missing the question here. The question is not:
Do you guys think I should get a tattoo? nor did I ask for money.

The question again is; Why do most Filipinos view tattooes in a negative light?


Check your post...that wasn't your question..... Don't lie.

Just wondering what do Filipinos think about people with tattoos?

This was answered.............and now you're asking why. Asking why doesn't not give you definite answers in general....and that's what you got here...you should have known that. Would we really exactly know how each of the family in the Phillippines feel about tattoos?

Chill out man. You ask us what do People in P.I. think about Peeps with tattoo...and I see valid answers including mine, then suddenly with this post you are accusing us of attacking you? I don't know who you are...and don't know why you suddenly felt you're being attacked.

Anyway I didn't attack you and I answered your question.

As to your 2nd question on why............in my opinion it's mostly because a tattoo is a sign of being imprisoned. There are no natives in the P.I. that have a culture of tattooing each other.

Yo. My bad Chups. The statement was not directed to you or anybody else except HiSpeedJay. It was concernign about his comment on my belief on anting-anting.

Several tribes in Phil. practice tattooing. Buntoc tribe, Ifugao, to name a few. Legazpi called Philippines Isla de los Pintados (island of painted ones)when he arrived in Panay Island.

Yo. My bad Chups. The statement was not directed to you or anybody else except HiSpeedJay. It was concernign about his comment on my belief on anting-anting.

Several tribes in Phil. practice tattooing. Buntoc tribe, Ifugao, to name a few. Legazpi called Philippines Isla de los Pintados (island of painted ones)when he arrived in Panay Island.


I think they are just paints and not permanent. Even if there were a few....majority wasn't.

I think they are just paints and not permanent. Even if there were a few....majority wasn't.

Actually, they were tattoes. Link (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panay_Island)

Check your post...that wasn't your question..... Don't lie.



This was answered.............and now you're asking why. Asking why doesn't not give you definite answers in general....and that's what you got here...you should have known that. Would we really exactly know how each of the family in the Phillippines feel about tattoos?

I also followed it with:
I'm curious because my parents and older Filipinos in general don't look at it in a positive way. I'm also wondering is it because they don't like it or is it just colonial mentality?

I also followed it with:
I'm curious because my parents and older Filipinos in general don't look at it in a positive way. I'm also wondering is it because they don't like it or is it just colonial mentality?


There's nothing you can do about that......older folks sees tattoos as a bad thing. I don't know how old you are but if you're mature enough...you'll learn not to let what other people think bother you. If you really want it then get it. If you have it then be happy with it. It's fun proving people wrong that you are a "criminal". :D

"you might spread aids/hepa,without knowing it.What if a member of your family needs blood or in an amergency situation where life & death warrants blood transfusion,do you think you will be allowed to give blood if you have tattoes?i "
Thanks for thinking about me sir. But the thread is not about me. I'm happy, healthy, growing boy who is just wondering why.

Thanks for the link DV8
Wait 12 months after a tattoo if the tattoo was applied in a state that does not regulate tattoo facilities. This requirement is related to concerns about hepatitis. Learn more about hepatitis and blood donation.

Acceptable if the tattoo was applied by a state-regulated entity using sterile technique. Only a few states currently regulate tattoo facilities, so most donors with tattoos must wait 12 months after tattoo application before donating blood. You should discuss your particular situation with the health historian at the time of donation.

Don't exactly know where you get cannot donate.




Yes sir, I have already made up my mind, but thats not the topic. I thank you and Speedjay for confirming that I have my own life.

Its really generous of you to set-up a fund raiser for little ol' me, but don't really need charity. Thanks though.

Some of you guys seems to be missing the question here. The question is not:
Do you guys think I should get a tattoo? nor did I ask for money.

The question again is; Why do most Filipinos view tattooes in a negative light?

Whooaaa,Where is the word disease carrier there?Ok i will follow your line of thought,maybe,you can't save money & or your parents won't give you money beacause of your reasoning.Grow up kid...study hard so that you can have money for your tattoes.LOL!!!!:gives:

I also followed it with:
I'm curious because my parents and older Filipinos in general don't look at it in a positive way. I'm also wondering is it because they don't like it or is it just colonial mentality?

What is positive in that.You can't even respect your parents opinion.If you can't take simple explanation the more you will find it hard to believe deeper explanation....

Leviticus 19:28

as soon as I goback to the phil. I am planning to get one:boxing:

problem here is in japan specially in the onsen(public sauna )you will get stared at.
(I am even a bit awkward btw those jap. looks at me coz either I have a bigger dick than them even If I dont have wood :D or coz I have a bit muscular body)

lots of people still thinks that if you got tatoo ,you are connected to the yakuza.my old co worker always try to cover his tatoos but we all know he retired or was release already.but either way you dont want them to alienate you.

but is the policy about tatoos concerning about blood donations still in effect?
I really want to have one(not coz it is just cool but because I want it to be a symbols and constant reminder of past experiences.) but if one day my love ones need my blood I would gladly donateit to them.
making me think of getting one twice.

as soon as I goback to the phil. I am planning to get one:boxing:

problem here is in japan specially in the onsen(public sauna )you will get stared at.
(I am even a bit awkward btw those jap. looks at me coz either I have a bigger dick than them even If I dont have wood :D or coz I have a bit muscular body)

lots of people still thinks that if you got tatoo ,you are connected to the yakuza.my old co worker always try to cover his tatoos but we all know he retired or was release already.but either way you dont want them to alienate you.

but is the policy about tatoos concerning about blood donations still in effect?
I really want to have one(not coz it is just cool but because I want it to be a symbols and constant reminder of past experiences.) but if one day my love ones need my blood I would gladly donateit to them.
making me think of getting one twice.


I knw that too that Japanese are scared if you have a tatoo...they think you are a criminal..

What is positive in that.You can't even respect your parents opinion.If you can't take simple explanation the more you will find it hard to believe deeper explanation....

Leviticus 19:28

Thanks for qouting the Old Testament

Levitucus 19:28 states-28 " 'Do not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the LORD"

So do you follow everything the man says. If you do, do you also follow these:
" 'Do not cut the hair at the sides of your head or clip off the edges of your beard." Levitucus 19:27
Shame on you if you trim your beard.

" 'Do not wear clothing woven of two kinds of material" Levitucus 19:19
Shame on you for not wearing 100% cotton

See the thing is I see the Old Testament as more of a guide/law book for those people in that time. For me some of those laws are outdated. There are still some valid ones that make sense to me, but I can't just read it and follow it just because its written.

Thanks for qouting the Old Testament

Levitucus 19:28 states-28 " 'Do not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the LORD"

So do you follow everything the man says. If you do, do you also follow these:
" 'Do not cut the hair at the sides of your head or clip off the edges of your beard." Levitucus 19:27
Shame on you if you trim your beard.

" 'Do not wear clothing woven of two kinds of material" Levitucus 19:19
Shame on you for not wearing 100% cotton

See the thing is I see the Old Testament as more of a guide/law book for those people in that time. For me some of those laws are outdated. There are still some valid ones that make sense to me, but I can't just read it and follow it just because its written.
Tell me,where can you read in the bible any verse that supercedes this one?

you smart alecky,you don't even know how to respect your parents what more the bible,if the old testament is outdated,what is new,cmon answer...

Why do keep suggesting that I don't respect my parents? When exactly did I disrespect the Bible? All I said was I agree with some of it, but not all of it.

Tell me,where can you read in the bible any verse that supercedes this one?

you smart alecky,you don't even know how to respect your parents what more the bible,if the old testament is outdated,what is new,cmon answer...

Wassup tukayo? Bakit mainit ulo mo ke texan? .......LOL :D :D

Wassup tukayo? Bakit mainit ulo mo ke texan? .......LOL :D :D

di mainit ulo ko mod chups,bible na kc usapan eh,willing na kaming makipag debate sa kanila,magpapadala ako ng tao sa lugar nila to arrange the friendly debate **** nga,para matapos na to,i assure you na magandang discussion yun,at walang draw or stalemate,30 minutes each stand at 15 minutes rebuttal or cross examination,papipiliin namin sila ng the best debater sa kanila at kasama sa topic ang tattoo at outdated na daw yung leviticus 19:28,ewan ko kung saang bible nya nabasa yun.nagawa na namin yang ganyan bale marami pa makakapanood sa internet.what do you think mod chups?

di mainit ulo ko mod chups,bible na kc usapan eh,willing na kaming makipag debate sa kanila,magpapadala ako ng tao sa lugar nila to arrange the friendly debate **** nga,para matapos na to,i assure you na magandang discussion yun,at walang draw or stalemate,30 minutes each stand at 15 minutes rebuttal or cross examination,papipiliin namin sila ng the best debater sa kanila at kasama sa topic ang tattoo at outdated na daw yung leviticus 19:28,ewan ko kung saang bible nya nabasa yun.nagawa na namin yang ganyan bale marami pa makakapanood sa internet.what do you think mod chups?hahahaha!!!! ayos yan tukayo parang INC vs Dating Daan. haha!! :D

ayos din ung show na un..INC ang tamang daan LOL.. pero sakin tama ang turo nila pwera lang na si manalo ang propeta nila at ang pilipinas ay ang piniling bansa sa bible..LOL..

And how did the thread starter found out that mjority of Pinoys dislike tatoos? Did he commission a a survey? Any link or studies that will prove it? Because I myself have nothing against tatoos, so go ahead boy! I like tatoos they make you feel so much IN, more MACHO. The more tatoo you have the better. So go for it boy and show it to us how beautiful they look on you.

And how did the thread starter found out that mjority of Pinoys dislike tatoos? Did he commission a a survey? Any link or studies that will prove it? Because I myself have nothing against tatoos, so go ahead boy! I like tatoos they make you feel so much IN, more MACHO. The more tatoo you have the better. So go for it boy and show it to us how beautiful they look on you.

That's what we have been telling all along.The only problem is financial,maybe you can help him ispayder?Hmmmmm.

ayos din ung show na un..INC ang tamang daan LOL.. pero sakin tama ang turo nila pwera lang na si manalo ang propeta nila at ang pilipinas ay ang piniling bansa sa bible..LOL..

Tama pala pero kinontra mo rin.LOL!
saka ibig sabihin payag ka ding tao si kristo?yun ang turo nila,saka tama din ba yung banal na hapunan gawin sa umaga?hapunan nga eh.Hahahahahaha!!!!What a joke.


maling thread yata napasukan ko...mod!!!!