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December 2005 Check out JOINTZ Magazine, December 2005 Issue. It features an article on Tatak Ng Apat Na Alon
Tribe written by Exgirl & Canoe. Special thanks to Kristin and Bruce for giving us the opportunity to be in the mag.
Tribe written by Exgirl & Canoe. Special thanks to Kristin and Bruce for giving us the opportunity to be in the mag.
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December 17, 2005 Jayson Winborn of the Washington Chapter moved up in rank as Amang-BLACK
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December 14, 2005 We've recently been contacted by the Legal Rights and Natural Resource Center - Kasama sa
Kalikasan, Philippines and we wanted to help spread the news in their cause of Didipio.
The document below is a 1024x760 resolution of a wallpaper that has some of the actual letters written by grade school
students to Mr. Mike Defensor to stop mining operations in Barangay Didipio, Nueva Vizcaya. These letters inspired us and we
would like to share them with you.
Please share with everyone who shares in the Plight of the Didipio community and the environment of Kasibu.
For more information please visit their website at: www.lrcksk.org/index.htm
Kalikasan, Philippines and we wanted to help spread the news in their cause of Didipio.
The document below is a 1024x760 resolution of a wallpaper that has some of the actual letters written by grade school
students to Mr. Mike Defensor to stop mining operations in Barangay Didipio, Nueva Vizcaya. These letters inspired us and we
would like to share them with you.
Please share with everyone who shares in the Plight of the Didipio community and the environment of Kasibu.
For more information please visit their website at: www.lrcksk.org/index.htm
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December 01, 2005 Skin & Ink Tattoo Magazine, February 2006 Issue. There's a great article "Letter from Orang Ulu"
written by Travelin' Mick. Also a picture of BIGGZ (Amang-RED) taken during the 2nd Annual Long Beach Tattoo Convention at
the Queen Mary.
written by Travelin' Mick. Also a picture of BIGGZ (Amang-RED) taken during the 2nd Annual Long Beach Tattoo Convention at
the Queen Mary.
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November 26, 2005 Pictures from the Washington meeting: [1] (FROM TOP LEFT TO RIGHT) SHAWN - candidate to
join the tribe, PETE, JUAN-supporter of the tribe, MAE, JESSICA, JOHN, DENNIS, MIKE (AMANG), JAYSON (AMANG), and
Jayson's step son KIENAN. [2] MAE, MIKE, JAYSON, and JESSICA.
join the tribe, PETE, JUAN-supporter of the tribe, MAE, JESSICA, JOHN, DENNIS, MIKE (AMANG), JAYSON (AMANG), and
Jayson's step son KIENAN. [2] MAE, MIKE, JAYSON, and JESSICA.
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THE WASHINGTON CHAPTER
In early 2004, after searching for more than 4 years for actual tattoos worn by ancient Filipinos I had the pleasure of finding
TATAK NG APAT NA ALON TRIBE.
An issue of Tattoo magazine (issue #177) led me to the tribe, a friend showed me the bonus pages which was called URBAN
WARRIORS. A few e-mails and several phone calls later and I found myself ready to receive my first Filipino tribal tattoo, it took
three sessions lasting about two hours each and resulted in my arm being covered with beautiful tribal patterns.
In July 2004 I attended a Filipino festival in Seattle PISTA SA NAYON, and I received allot of interest and questions about my
tribal tattoo this drove me even more to be a permanent part of the tribe and lifted my interest to start a chapter of the tribe in
Washington state.
A few months pass and I was accepted to be a member of the tribe and at about the same time Mike Encoy Amang of the tribe
moved to Washington State and together we begun to build the foundation for a chapter in WA.
Guidance and support were provided by EL Amang-Red (kalulu’a ng limang tamaraw) and other members of the tribe from
California. On July 2005 mike and I set up the first meeting of the WA chapter, and a week later we attended PISTA SA NAYON
with a few prospective members, we also met with Mel Orpilla Amang-Red from Vallejo CA.
Today the Washington chapter is active in spreading the word about the tribe and our
Filipino traditions, we have about 9 people in the process of joining the tribe to include
my sister Jessica. We also have several more Filipino brothers and sisters showing
interest in joining the tribe.
As for me I have had the honor of attaining the title of Amang and is currently planning
to visit the Amangs in California in December, 2005.
Jayson AMANG (kamandag sa dulo ng palaso’)
TATAK NG APAT NA ALON TRIBE
WASHINGTON STATE CHAPTER
Mixbreed76@comcast. Net
Mixbreed76@msn.com
In early 2004, after searching for more than 4 years for actual tattoos worn by ancient Filipinos I had the pleasure of finding
TATAK NG APAT NA ALON TRIBE.
An issue of Tattoo magazine (issue #177) led me to the tribe, a friend showed me the bonus pages which was called URBAN
WARRIORS. A few e-mails and several phone calls later and I found myself ready to receive my first Filipino tribal tattoo, it took
three sessions lasting about two hours each and resulted in my arm being covered with beautiful tribal patterns.
In July 2004 I attended a Filipino festival in Seattle PISTA SA NAYON, and I received allot of interest and questions about my
tribal tattoo this drove me even more to be a permanent part of the tribe and lifted my interest to start a chapter of the tribe in
Washington state.
A few months pass and I was accepted to be a member of the tribe and at about the same time Mike Encoy Amang of the tribe
moved to Washington State and together we begun to build the foundation for a chapter in WA.
Guidance and support were provided by EL Amang-Red (kalulu’a ng limang tamaraw) and other members of the tribe from
California. On July 2005 mike and I set up the first meeting of the WA chapter, and a week later we attended PISTA SA NAYON
with a few prospective members, we also met with Mel Orpilla Amang-Red from Vallejo CA.
Today the Washington chapter is active in spreading the word about the tribe and our
Filipino traditions, we have about 9 people in the process of joining the tribe to include
my sister Jessica. We also have several more Filipino brothers and sisters showing
interest in joining the tribe.
As for me I have had the honor of attaining the title of Amang and is currently planning
to visit the Amangs in California in December, 2005.
Jayson AMANG (kamandag sa dulo ng palaso’)
TATAK NG APAT NA ALON TRIBE
WASHINGTON STATE CHAPTER
Mixbreed76@comcast. Net
Mixbreed76@msn.com
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November 18, 2005 Maia Young, from Wisconsin is a candidate to join the Tribe. She recently flew down to Vegas to
hook up with the Las Vegas Chapter so that she can get her tattoo done. Patterns and design provided by the tribe. Her tattoo
is a mixture of her ancestry, which is Hawaiian and Filipino. Tattooed by Samoan Mike of Sacred Tattoo Center, LasVegas.
hook up with the Las Vegas Chapter so that she can get her tattoo done. Patterns and design provided by the tribe. Her tattoo
is a mixture of her ancestry, which is Hawaiian and Filipino. Tattooed by Samoan Mike of Sacred Tattoo Center, LasVegas.
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November 6-16, 2005 Lane Wilken (Amang-RED) of the Las Vegas Chapter went to the Philippines to visit family and
see sites for his research. He also met with Ikin Salvador (Inang-Blue) from Baguio. [1] The 1st pic is of Lane at the Angono
petroglyph's in Rizal. As you know the petroglyph's are supposed to be the oldest petroglyph's in the Pacific. According to the
museum worker there, there is a problem with erosion and some of the petroglyph's are badly eroded. What is amazing is that
they have some remarkable similarities to petroglyph's in Hawaii which are considered to be much "younger." [2] detailed
photo of the lizard/tortise figure. [3] A collage Lane made showing the similarities of the Angono petroglyph's compared to the
Hawaiian petroglyph's.
see sites for his research. He also met with Ikin Salvador (Inang-Blue) from Baguio. [1] The 1st pic is of Lane at the Angono
petroglyph's in Rizal. As you know the petroglyph's are supposed to be the oldest petroglyph's in the Pacific. According to the
museum worker there, there is a problem with erosion and some of the petroglyph's are badly eroded. What is amazing is that
they have some remarkable similarities to petroglyph's in Hawaii which are considered to be much "younger." [2] detailed
photo of the lizard/tortise figure. [3] A collage Lane made showing the similarities of the Angono petroglyph's compared to the
Hawaiian petroglyph's.
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Continuation of Lane's journey in the Luzon, Philippines. [1] The 1st pic is of Lane and his guide Rubert, who is mixed Negrito.
They went to Zambales to find the foot prints of Angalo (a mythical giant, who gave life to the Philippines) in the area. They had
trouble finding the trail head and ended up going to a little village that was a mixture of low land Filipinos and Aeta people. The
waterfalls in that area were beautiful! The lower fall basins are called "Lubong-Uneg" or "the inner world." [2-3] These giant
foot prints are found throughout Luzon, from IlocosSur, Abra, Zambales and beyond. They are said to be the footprints of
Angalo. [4] Rubert, Lane, and Lane's cousin Alan at the top of the second falls.
They went to Zambales to find the foot prints of Angalo (a mythical giant, who gave life to the Philippines) in the area. They had
trouble finding the trail head and ended up going to a little village that was a mixture of low land Filipinos and Aeta people. The
waterfalls in that area were beautiful! The lower fall basins are called "Lubong-Uneg" or "the inner world." [2-3] These giant
foot prints are found throughout Luzon, from IlocosSur, Abra, Zambales and beyond. They are said to be the footprints of
Angalo. [4] Rubert, Lane, and Lane's cousin Alan at the top of the second falls.
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November 3,2005 Lane Wilken (Amang-RED) met up with Mark Manalad from Chicago to get a tattoo designed by the
tribe and tattooed by Samoan Mike of Sacred Center Tattoo in Las Vegas.
tribe and tattooed by Samoan Mike of Sacred Center Tattoo in Las Vegas.
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November 1, 2005 Crushy, one of the founders of the tribe, finally decided that he was ready to finish the arm he
started. The manbatek that tattooed him was Aisea. Crushy is also a member of LOCAL CULTURE. If you are interested in
Reggae come check him out at Mai Tai Bar in Downtown Long Beach every Saturday.
started. The manbatek that tattooed him was Aisea. Crushy is also a member of LOCAL CULTURE. If you are interested in
Reggae come check him out at Mai Tai Bar in Downtown Long Beach every Saturday.
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November 2005 The November issue of FIlipinas Magazine is out in stores. Featuring BERNARD RUNO (Amang-RED)
of the Chicago Chapter. Article written by Rey de la Cruz. Click on pictures below to read the article.
of the Chicago Chapter. Article written by Rey de la Cruz. Click on pictures below to read the article.
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Sweet Thang Patisserie 1921 West North Avenue Chicago, IL 60622 Tel. (773) 772-4166 |
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October 21, 2005 Joanne Beltrano from the tribe visited Spiral Tattoo in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She wanted Leo to tattoo
her and her best friend. (LtoR: Bev, Joanne's Friend Darlene,Leo Zulueta, Diane, and Joanne Beltrano.
her and her best friend. (LtoR: Bev, Joanne's Friend Darlene,Leo Zulueta, Diane, and Joanne Beltrano.
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September 24-25, 2005 11th Annual Pacific Islander Festival at Ski Beach, Mission Bay, San Diego.
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Day 2 of Festival: Pictures taken at Tricia Allen's Booth. [1- 6] Aisea tapping while LEE (Amang-RED) stretches along with Sua
Willie Suluape. [7 - 8] Local Culture performing at the festival; shot of Crushy (Amang-RED) playing. [9-11] Posing for pictures:
Aisea representing Tonga, Willie representing Samoa, Fijian Vendor representing Fiji, Elle representing Mindoro, Zoo
representing Zambales, and Lee representing Bontoc.
Willie Suluape. [7 - 8] Local Culture performing at the festival; shot of Crushy (Amang-RED) playing. [9-11] Posing for pictures:
Aisea representing Tonga, Willie representing Samoa, Fijian Vendor representing Fiji, Elle representing Mindoro, Zoo
representing Zambales, and Lee representing Bontoc.
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Later that (Sunday) night: Went to relax and BBQ with the tribe.
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