Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Bukidnon is a province in the Philippines located in Mindanao that is home to most beautiful mountains in the country. We talked to Piper Abas, a tattoo researcher who shared his knowledge with us about the various tribes in the area and their indigenous tattooing traditions.
In this video, we got a glimpse into the sacred rituals that have been practiced for generations by the tribal elders and how tattoos play an important role in preserving their heritage.
Special thanks to:
Piper Abas
Datu Malipayon Abundio Indagnay
Datu Malugdang Indagnay Gabao
Datu Manguglungay Laku Pal-usan
Bae Elsa Indagnay
Bae Juliana Binaug
Juvy Anne Indagnay
Michaelangelo “Datu Panlantuyan” Mendio
Datu Bong Balaguise
Datu Migel Bago
Bae Pilansa Sibugan
Bae Ahonay Sibugan
Bae Zenaida Unlaray
Additional file photos: Tomas of Proud Lumad
Jump to:
(0:00) Intro
(2:20) Piper
(3:30) Sacred Ritual Idana Village
(10:55) Tattoo Traditions, Tribes
(44:40) The Future, Outro
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Erwan Heussaff - Founder
Kashka Gaddi - Content Producer
Eamonn Quizon - Cinematographer
Edel Cayetano - Story Producer
Harold Singzon - Story Producer
Mary Lournette Baligod - Story Producer
Kleo Balares - Supervising Producer
Hans Rivera - Multimedia Producer
Janelle Sy - Content Producer
Juliana Santos - Producer
Julius Rivera - Camera Operator
Lorraine Santos - Editor
Dana Blaze - Editor
MK Tayona - Multimedia Editor
Kim Arroyo - Editor
Whilhem Lorena - Multimedia Editor
Martin Narisma - Food Editor
Kathryna de Bustos - Social Media and Content Manager
Chester Velasco - Production Assistant
Kevin Amponin - Production Assistant
Dustin Dagamac - Colorist
Sofia Paderes - Graphic Designer
Roanne Salvacion - Accountant
Donalyn Aranda - Accounting Assistant
Content Creators:
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Samuelle Bawasanta
Trisha Chua
Nica Soledad
Interns:
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Emmanuel Angeles
Joshua Gonzales
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Bukidnon is a province in the Philippines located in Mindanao that is home to most beautiful mountains in the country. We talked to Piper Abas, a tattoo researcher who shared his knowledge with us about the various tribes in the area and their indigenous tattooing traditions.
In this video, we got a glimpse into the sacred rituals that have been practiced for generations by the tribal elders and how tattoos play an important role in preserving their heritage.
Special thanks to:
Piper Abas
Datu Malipayon Abundio Indagnay
Datu Malugdang Indagnay Gabao
Datu Manguglungay Laku Pal-usan
Bae Elsa Indagnay
Bae Juliana Binaug
Juvy Anne Indagnay
Michaelangelo “Datu Panlantuyan” Mendio
Datu Bong Balaguise
Datu Migel Bago
Bae Pilansa Sibugan
Bae Ahonay Sibugan
Bae Zenaida Unlaray
Additional file photos: Tomas of Proud Lumad
Jump to:
(0:00) Intro
(2:20) Piper
(3:30) Sacred Ritual Idana Village
(10:55) Tattoo Traditions, Tribes
(44:40) The Future, Outro
-------------------------------
We are looking for collaborators, content producers, brands, and anyone who has a story to tell. Email us at hello@thefatkidinside.com
The Fat Kid Inside Studios
Erwan Heussaff - Founder
Kashka Gaddi - Content Producer
Eamonn Quizon - Cinematographer
Edel Cayetano - Story Producer
Harold Singzon - Story Producer
Mary Lournette Baligod - Story Producer
Kleo Balares - Supervising Producer
Hans Rivera - Multimedia Producer
Janelle Sy - Content Producer
Juliana Santos - Producer
Julius Rivera - Camera Operator
Lorraine Santos - Editor
Dana Blaze - Editor
MK Tayona - Multimedia Editor
Kim Arroyo - Editor
Whilhem Lorena - Multimedia Editor
Martin Narisma - Food Editor
Kathryna de Bustos - Social Media and Content Manager
Chester Velasco - Production Assistant
Kevin Amponin - Production Assistant
Dustin Dagamac - Colorist
Sofia Paderes - Graphic Designer
Roanne Salvacion - Accountant
Donalyn Aranda - Accounting Assistant
Content Creators:
Seth Alonzo
Samuelle Bawasanta
Trisha Chua
Nica Soledad
Interns:
Elyzza Ragodon
Emmanuel Angeles
Joshua Gonzales
Social Media:
instagram.com/featrmedia
twitter.com/featrmedia
facebook.com/featrmedia
instagram.com/erwan
twitter.com/erwanheussaff
