Indigenous tattoo artist awarded presidential medal of merit
Indigenous tattoo artist awarded presidential medal of merit
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024 in Malacanang, awards the Presidential Medal of Merit to 106-year-old Maria Whang-Od Oggay for her contribution in preserving the art of traditional tattooing or 'batok' and for raising awareness on the heritage, culture and tradition of the indigenous peoples in the country.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024 in Malacanang, awards the Presidential Medal of Merit to 106-year-old Maria Whang-Od Oggay for her contribution in preserving the art of traditional tattooing or 'batok' and for raising awareness on the heritage, culture and tradition of the indigenous peoples in the country.
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Transcript
00:00 [INAUDIBLE] Presidential Medal of Merit, Maria Juan Cruz de Gael.
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00:16 [INAUDIBLE] by virtue of the powers vested in me by law,
00:21 in recognition of her significant and exemplary contributions
00:25 to preserving the [INAUDIBLE] traditional tattoo known as
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00:32 for impact and influence on Filipino culture and arts
00:35 as an internationally recognized tattooist and master of her craft.
00:40 Culture, tradition, and practices of indigenous peoples in the Philippines
00:45 have conferred the Presidential Medal of Merit on Maria Juan Cruz de Gael.
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