Batok is a general term for indigenous tattoos of the Philippines, meaning "to hit" or "to tap", and master tattoo artists and cultural practitioners of the art are known as "mambabatok".

The preservation of culture exists in many ways. Baybayin is the written language of the Philippines ... under the needle and received meaningful tattoos in the written language.

Women Tattoos and Cultural Identity in the Cordillera” at the University of the Philippines- Baguio. This event aimed to encourage all women to preserve cultural practices and empower them in shaping ...