Apo Whang-Od is Vogue Philippines’ latest cover star

E. Kristhoff Cagape

<p>Apo Maria &quot;Whang-Od&quot; Oggay is the cover star of the latest issue of <em>Vogue Philippines</em>.</p><p>The magazine announced on Thursday, March 30, that the Filipino artist is featured in its The Beauty Issue for April.</p><p>&quot;Apo Maria &#39;Whang-Od&#39; Oggay symbolizes the strength and beauty of the Filipino spirit,&quot; <em>Vogue Philippines&nbsp;</em>posted on social media.</p><p>The magazine added: &quot;Heralded as the last <em>mambabatok</em> of her generation, she has imprinted the symbols of the Kalinga tribe&mdash;signifying strength, bravery, and beauty&mdash;on the skin of thousands of people who have made the pilgrimage to Buscalan.&quot;</p><p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/CqZa5JOvXXo/embed/?cr=1&v=14&wp=506&rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A908717.7999999523%2C%22ls%22%3A908385.7999999523%2C%22le%22%3A908401.1000000238%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="880" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;"></iframe></p><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p><em>Vogue</em> also shared an excerpt from their interview with Whang-Od.</p><p>&quot;When visitors come from far away. I will give them the tatak Buscalan, tatak Kalinga for as long as my eyes can see,&quot; the tattoo artist told the magazine in Butbut language<strong></strong>.</p><p>Whang-Od&#39;s <em>Vogue</em> cover was photographed by Artu Nepomuceno.</p><p>&quot;True beauty goes beyond the surface&mdash;it pierces through,&quot; <em>Vogue&nbsp;</em>highlighted.</p><p>&quot;Apo Whang-Od&rsquo;s life is inscribed in her skin, from accomplishments to ailments and names of long-gone lovers. It tells a story of bravery, beauty, and the rich heritage of the Kalinga tribe,&quot; the magazine remarked.&nbsp;</p><p>Celebrities and netizens were quick to express their admiration for the magazine cover.</p><p>&quot;What a beautiful cover!&quot; actress Anne Curtis commented.</p><p>&quot;This is the most beautiful cover ❤️❤️❤️ so proud can&rsquo;t wait to see the rest!!!&quot; supermodel Chloe Magno wrote.</p><p>&quot;Epic!&quot; content creator Bretman Rock said.</p><p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/CqZh1mZDWN3/embed/?cr=1&v=14&wp=506&rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A908733%2C%22ls%22%3A908385.7999999523%2C%22le%22%3A908401.1000000238%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="880" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" scrolling="no" style="background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;"></iframe></p><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Whang-Od is a tattoo artist from Buscalan, Tinglayan, Kalinga.&nbsp;</p><p>The tattoo artist was given the Dangal ng Haraya Award in 2018 by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA).</p><p>In 2017, Whang-od was also nominated for the National Living Treasures Award (Gawad Manlilikha ng Bayan), which is currently being processed by the NCCA.&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2023/2/2/nadine-lustre-featured-in-vogue-ph-talks-about-being-multifaceted-1232"><strong>READ: Nadine Lustre featured in Vogue PH, talks about being multifaceted</strong></a></p><p>In a 2009 Discovery documentary, American anthropologist Lars Krutak featured Whang-Od which marked the tattoo artist&#39;s introduction to the global audience.</p><p>Vogue Philippines&#39; April issue&nbsp;is now available on newsstands and on shop.vogue.ph.</p><p><style rel="stylesheet">.scroll-wrapper {-webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;}.scroll-wrapper iframe {border: none;}</style></p><div class="scroll-wrapper"><iframe id="MegaControllerIframe-1677806795789" style="width: 100%; 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<p>The magazine added: &quot;Heralded as the last <em>mambabatok</em> of her generation, she has imprinted the symbols of the Kalinga tribe&mdash;signifying strength, bravery, and beauty&mdash;on the skin of thousands of people who have made the pilgrimage to Buscalan.&quot;<p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/CqZa5JOvXXo/embed/?cr=1&v=14&wp=506&rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A908717.7999999523%2C%22ls%22%3A908385.7999999523%2C%22le%22%3A908401.1000000238%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="880" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p><em>Vogue</em> also shared an excerpt from their interview with Whang-Od.<p>&quot;When visitors come from far away. I will give them the tatak Buscalan, tatak Kalinga for as long as my eyes can see,&quot; the tattoo artist told the magazine in Butbut language<strong></strong>.<p>Whang-Od&#39;s <em>Vogue</em> cover was photographed by Artu Nepomuceno.<p>&quot;True beauty goes beyond the surface&mdash;it pierces through,&quot; <em>Vogue&nbsp;</em>highlighted.<p>&quot;Apo Whang-Od&rsquo;s life is inscribed in her skin, from accomplishments to ailments and names of long-gone lovers. It tells a story of bravery, beauty, and the rich heritage of the Kalinga tribe,&quot; the magazine remarked.&nbsp;<p>Celebrities and netizens were quick to express their admiration for the magazine cover.<p>&quot;What a beautiful cover!&quot; actress Anne Curtis commented.<p>&quot;This is the most beautiful cover ❤️❤️❤️ so proud can&rsquo;t wait to see the rest!!!&quot; supermodel Chloe Magno wrote.<p>&quot;Epic!&quot; content creator Bretman Rock said.<p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/CqZh1mZDWN3/embed/?cr=1&v=14&wp=506&rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A908733%2C%22ls%22%3A908385.7999999523%2C%22le%22%3A908401.1000000238%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="880" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" scrolling="no" style="background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Whang-Od is a tattoo artist from Buscalan, Tinglayan, Kalinga.&nbsp;<p>The tattoo artist was given the Dangal ng Haraya Award in 2018 by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA).<p>In 2017, Whang-od was also nominated for the National Living Treasures Award (Gawad Manlilikha ng Bayan), which is currently being processed by the NCCA.&nbsp;<p><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2023/2/2/nadine-lustre-featured-in-vogue-ph-talks-about-being-multifaceted-1232"><strong>READ: Nadine Lustre featured in Vogue PH, talks about being multifaceted</strong></a><p>In a 2009 Discovery documentary, American anthropologist Lars Krutak featured Whang-Od which marked the tattoo artist&#39;s introduction to the global audience.<p>Vogue Philippines&#39; April issue&nbsp;is now available on newsstands and on shop.vogue.ph.<p><style rel="stylesheet">.scroll-wrapper {-webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;}.scroll-wrapper iframe {border: none;}</style><div class="scroll-wrapper"><iframe id="MegaControllerIframe-1677806795789" style="width: 100%; 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<p>Apo Maria &quot;Whang-Od&quot; Oggay is the cover star of the latest issue of <em>Vogue Philippines</em>.<p>The magazine announced on Thursday, March 30, that the Filipino artist is featured in its The Beauty Issue for April.<p>&quot;Apo Maria &#39;Whang-Od&#39; Oggay symbolizes the strength and beauty of the Filipino spirit,&quot; <em>Vogue Philippines&nbsp;</em>posted on social media.

<p>Apo Whang-Od is featured on the cover of Vogue Philippines' The Beauty Issue.</p>

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