$5 Tattoo from 107 year old Artist Apo Whang-Od 🇵🇭

Whang-od Oggay, also known as Maria Oggay, is a tattoo artist from the village of Buscalan within Tinglayan, Kalinga, Philippines. She is often described as the "last" and oldest mambabatok and is part of the Butbut people of the larger Kalinga ethnic group.
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[@Alan_and_Shannon]

Our favourite travel experience so far! Would you make the trek to Buscalan Village for the famous signature tattoo? Who else has the same tattoo?? 🕹️

[@SkyRocket555]

I don't think I could handle the pain 😮

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

@@SkyRocket555a short nip and you have it forever 😉

[@Bobcat17362]

Hell YES, there can’t be many people in the world with the signature tattoo. I think it’s so cool!!!!

[@GlobalWarmingDyingEarth]

You're questioning the authenticity of her age when she's not even the oldest woman in her village. She also lost her first and only boyfriend in the world war 2. So she was already in her 20's or at least 18 to 19 years old in the 1940's. But even if she wasn't exactly 100 years old. She can't be any younger than 80 because even in the 1990's when I was growing up, she was already that old. I already saw her on the local news looking that old.

[@bluestraveler2980]

No, absolutely not.

[@edgarsantos2217]

A treasures in your arms that cannot be robbed The best souvenirs from the Philippines

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

A story to tell forever

[@chickasha5710]

wow.. despite of hardships going to BUscalan and meet Apo Wang-od is every filipino's dream and you have the previlege.. that's amazing.

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

Was such a privilege to travel to Buscalan to get the signature tattoo

[@cayezara8110]

I am amazed that people in the Philippines are friendly. Wow! Beautiful culture. Watching from the USA. This country is known for hospitality, and it is proven.

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

The people are incredible and so welcoming

[@marionlagman-vq1wx]

Thats how patient the filpilnos are. waiting for public transpo forever, we love it. Thats fun in the philippines😅❤

[@thewanderingdogOg]

Hands up 🙌 for both of you for not giving up and not complaining too much but still stay true to your adventure 😂 FIRST TATOO is a milestone 👍 the best is, its from Wang-od 😉

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

The adventure doesn't start until something goes wrong 😎

[@thewanderingdogOg]

@@Alan_and_ShannonTRUE! TRUE! and it wouldn't be any FUN without a little adventure hahaha 🤣👍

[@ruellabrador9557]

really love your accent, just like watching braveheart.

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

haha love it 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@BenManu0227]

The reason jeepneys and other forms of transpo need to wait for their vehicles to be full before leaving is because drivers don't get paid a salary; They earn based on the number of passengers they have. So if they leave with an empty vehicle, they will be paying for gasoline but earning nothing. Laeving with one passenger and leaving with a full vehicle costs the same in terms of gasoline. So, they maximize earnings by making sure the vehicle is full before leaving. Understanding this will help you enjoy the enjoy the Philippines more. Have FUN!

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

Ahhhh okay that makes sense! We have actually met lots of lovely people at the side of the road while waiting for Jeepeny’s to fill up🥰

[@eatsmylifeYT]

@@Alan_and_Shannon You can actually pay for some or all of the seats so the jeepney leaves right away. Also, that way, you're more comfortable because you'd have all the seats free. I usually sit in front and I pay for both seats so I don't have anyone sitting beside me.

[@justinekho4751]

@@eatsmylifeYTmy thoughts exactly. When I travel with my family I usually pay the rest of the empty seats so we can leave right away

[@bashersbeware]

How much for one seat?

[@BenManu0227]

@@bashersbeware it depends on the distance. the farther the distance, the higher the fare

[@ThaWanderer]

It aint adventure if there are no obstacles and challenges, glad you two made it ❤️

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

100%, memories to last a lifetime🥳

[@motivationontop6587]

Thank you so much mate you showed Ms whang odd you can endured the pain showing discipline/ toughness and respect, because their tribe also endured the pain for being a warrior when getting their tattoos in a young age

[@rosebrown2267]

The walking journey to Buscalan is what makes people there live longer.

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

It almost killed us both 😂

[@denevan.001]

Because you are just weak city people that only know was to complain.

[@lynnemc1014]

Amazing journey amazing tattoo a story not many can give of their tattoos and as was said already best souvineer you could both take home!! Xx

[@henat6514]

One advantage to travel to Philippines is lot of Pilipino know or understand english

[@alreyes1877]

When you look for an adventure, nothings is easy and comfortable otherwise, stay on your comfort zone. The unknown is always a mystery and that's the beauty of it. Enjoy and be safe. a bit of advice, always connect to the locals to get the overall pictures of things it will be easier.

[@donfacundo8]

People in the Cordilleras really speak English very well. Salute!

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

Even the children younger than school age spoke perfect English!

[@DeathAdder9558]

As what I have known, they prefer to speak English than Tagalog/Filipino.

[@francesmcdonald8145]

OMG , you went through all the trouble just to see the world oldest tattoo artist God bless you guys. Thanks for sharing.

[@ajpw2d489]

Scottish accent is very unique. Reminds me of the movie BRAVEHEART.

[@fielfranco2015]

Reminds me of Merida (Brave) of Disney

[@manongbong1533]

I wanna comment on your Tondo video but it’s off… i just wanna commend you guys… thank you for visiting Tondo, the Philippines…. Filipino here in NY watching…

[@crisjeturian56]

I just got my Tattoo last May.. oh it hurts from Whang Od but it was so worth it!!!

[@user-hr8fo3vr9d]

If u have tattoed in Igorot, u are a warrior.

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

Tattoo by a legend✌🏼

[@jihadkamel7118]

You guys are amazing love the grind ❤️❤️

[@Koya_Sipanlog_Express]

You did it! So jealous. Hope she can wait for me. Good job guys. Nice adventure :)

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

When are you planning on getting it?

[@InvestedAdventure]

The locals you met were so helpful and welcoming. I've been to Cebu and Manila, and I’m already planning my third visit to the Philippines just two weeks after I left. 😅 You convinced me to visit Buscalan next time and share my experiences on my channel. Apo Whang-Od is truly a legend!👏🏻

[@lheckiboy9259]

Thats what makes the tattoo special.. the story how you get it.. something different than ordinary.. will make a good story for your future grandchildren 😉

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

One of our most memorable travel experiences

[@achillescane7380]

I am amazed of your patience..went through that trip with flying colors..

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

Was all worth it in the end

[@Verk-]

thats one hella cool adventure and experience. surely a memory to remember

[@bertronix182]

That's a great story.

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

An amazing experience, one we will remember forever🥰

[@Not_rina19]

😲😲😲Wow

[@pagasaprffwc2992]

crazy cool trek... that's quite an adventure

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

It was more than cool, it was INSANE!!!

[@tonychopper4114]

Wow! What an adventure.

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

One we will never forget

[@boardingpass8183]

Good Job. Great Adventure 😊 Enjoy Philippines

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

Loving it so far!

[@boardingpass8183]

@@Alan_and_ShannonWhen I go up North, we usually bring rain jacket, umbrella and water proof trekking shoes. We always expect to rain and other adventures will happen. 😊 Greetings from Metro Manila

[@allanhortilanofarmer1604]

You are a welcome in the Philippines

[@SimsimsamTravels]

Omg, what a journey, and I thought mine there was difficult 😅 #francistheGOAT

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

It was quite the adventure! Thanks for putting us in touch with Francis he’s an absolute legend💙

[@jonasbelardo9227]

woo i never imagine i will found samy here in comment hahaha

[@arnelsantiago6881]

Congrats on meeting apo whang-od ✌️✌️🇵🇭🇵🇭❤️❤️

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

Was such a privilege!

[@elsonalorro2100]

kudos to you guys.u made it to APO WHANG ODs village..im a Filipino living/workin here in Canberra Australia..i would say your english accents are harder to understand than the Australian accent..i took a 2 month holiday just last december and january and i visited SAGADA as well..my next adventure would be BUSCALAN.

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

Don't miss it out, it is a proper adventure

[@shedend3066]

Wow what an experience we’ll done the both of you - great video

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

Thanks so much! Was such a unique experience!

[@RosThanruga5898]

welcome back to philippines

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

Thank you!!

[@RosThanruga5898]

welcome

[@Comrade_Broski]

I take care of my 102 year old grandmother and that lady looks older than my grandmother. I have no doubt she's 107, none at all 👍

[@rolandoisaac9216]

Thank you for appreciating our oldest tatoo artista... enjoy and stay safe god bless❤😂

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

Once in a lifetime experience😇

[@manongbong1533]

Uh my… what a trip… i got tired just watching 😃.. but it’s worth it, nice adventure… i like the rain👍👍

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

Hahha it was a tiring adventure but worth every second😆

[@user-ix1ti3vd9f]

Whang Ods signature

[@johnmascardo7047]

You two are superstars... LOL 😂 Scots on a trek 😅 well done both of you ❤

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

Sweaty Scots on a trek 😂

[@Going_random]

Thats legendary.

[@typhanthongphay]

Awesome video Legends 😁

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

Amazing adventure!!

[@johnmascardo7047]

I plan to get a tatoo also there and it'll be my first ever also. My thought that it has to be significant for the first time. Meanwhile for my younger sister it'll be her umpteenth time to get a tatoo. It's our goal for all our siblings to tatooed together. There's three of us so the three dots are apt.

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

Wow what an experience and memory this will be for your family, defos do it!!

[@Jaycee643]

Alan forgetting the town name over n over again cracked me up😂😂😂

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

🤣🤣🤣hilarious

[@Anthony1001100]

Please try to go here in dinahican infanta quezon and look for my foreign friend also, kelvin perry.... The most most friendly foreigner here in dinahican...

[@Anthony1001100]

He can tour you around here....

[@AnhNguyen-oh6ht]

Nice adventure b4 the tattoo.😂👏👏👏👏👍👍

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

It certainly was, worth it in the end to meet the legend ❤️

[@luzvidz8834]

There’s a heat wave as of the moment in the Philippines! And Mangoes are forbidden hand carry depending on the airline company e.g. Arab airline you can put them in suitcases for check in to be sure and wrap them individually with any paper and don’t take the ripe one ..maybe half yellowish but KLM or European seems less strict ..I bought pomelos and mangoes,I payed extra fees ✌🏼watching from France 🇫🇷

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

Worth paying the extra fee to get the delicious mango's home!

[@user-we6ec8ng3r]

Ma'am /sir you try to visit LUBO TANUDAN KALINGA where apo Wang-od learned how to make tatoo the origin place of making tatoos.

[@nelldeinla8522]

I LOVE YOU FOREIGNERS TO LOOK FOR WANG OD TO HAVE A TATTOO FROM THE ONLY SURVIVING ARTIST IN THE WORLD THANK YOU GUYS

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

Couldn't miss out on the opportunity

[@cayezara8110]

The three dots mean integrity, vigilance and helpfulness.

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

Ahhh interesting!

[@gregmarcus3064]

I'm really impressed that you can find an English speaker even in the most remote places in the Philippines. Well anyway that is kinda expected since the medium of instruction of education in the Philippines is English first and native dialect is second. You should try riding the top of the jeepney. The views are great!

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

Even the children in the village that were barley even school age spoke excellent English, very impressive

[@mindaluzsaipuddin5657]

Lol..the adventure that would live forever in your memories .. lol… tips if u ever get hike again just take off your shirts water .. hike shoes raincoats.. but u made it lol

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

Defiantly a moment we will remember forever, what an adventure✌🏼

[@tuting1965]

Love your vlogg, watch your film when you visit slum in India, next try to visit manilas largest slum called "Happy Land" the people there are nice and friendly and they will greet you like a rockstar its very different in slum in India 😆

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

We actually went there today, the people made us feel so welcome and put a massive smile on our face 😄

[@user-ty7vw6gq7x]

Very good experience

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

One to treasure

[@scoobydoobap68]

thats a proper adventure

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

One to remember✌🏼

[@rainieresguerra6519]

Happy weekend.

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

You too!

[@Bobcat17362]

What a sick adventure

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

One to remember

[@edgarenova7996]

🥰🥰🥰

[@manongbong1533]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@orvillebarba]

Hi Alan & Shannon, asking for permission to use just a few seconds of this clip for my editing. I can give you credit in the description part. Thanks :)

[@BlazingMarikit7707]

Pilipino BAYANIHAN.😊

[@Cons2911]

I’m not into tattoos m but I’d get that 3 dots just bec of the legend

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

Exactly, you can't not!!

[@desintigrat]

you are Absorb quickly With the smiles you should travel again .Maybe same Episode people around not expected

[@BlazingMarikit7707]

Actually you far more patient waiting around. For a local like me never could stand the waiting especially I know that where I'm going is not that far. I'm used in Metro where you can get a ride right away so now I'm living here in the province I had such a culture shock how much waiting you need to do and how many short rides you need to take to get to a place. This really is giving me one bs stressed everytime I go out here in the [province. I hope things change in the near future.

[@talipandas1895]

OMG this is where Thanos retired after killing half of the Universe. Super freakin awesome!

[@nightwing4065]

20:38 It's a zipline powered by a jeepney? Then you have to trek the rest of the way to the village just to see Whang-Od.

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

Such a cool invention

[@user-mr2yv7pz6c]

Nice

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

Thank you!

[@nanase4370]

you can actually buy seats you know if its 15 seater then pay for 15 people or if its short with 5 people you pay if you want to leave earlier.

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

very expensive to do it this way

[@ThaWanderer]

If you have time try to visit avatar gorge in porac pampanga 😊❤

[@twoofakind324]

Aiselle is cute :)

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

She is a legend!

[@cernanvillaver8456]

Apo wang ud covered by time magazine,the oldest tatoo artist

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

Inspiring isn't it

[@princessamcilchaves781]

My partner and I are going there next year! How long did the process take? And how did the healing process went as well?

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

You might wait about an hour in a queue, but the tattoo itself takes about 3 minutes max! Healing takes a fair while, ours was very bumpy for a few weeks but its settled now

[@princessamcilchaves781]

@@Alan_and_Shannon thank you and I’m glad you guys had fun in my country! I’m going back next year with my partner to introduce him to my family. Can’t wait! 🥰

[@motivationontop6587]

In order to meet the legend you gotta have a rough long adventurous journey 😂 that make sense

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

Worth it in the end 😂

[@q7bbq]

SDA Church.

[@sophielewistravelsandthing7104]

i wish the government put a cable car to the mountains for safety.

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

Hopefully one day there will be

[@ninajacob-soliven5322]

🍺!!!!!!!!!!!!!🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@planning-A1945]

❤😁💯👍

[@badmatz8968]

Why are you doubtful of Apo Whang Od's age...there are many centenarians in the Philippines, the government even gives cash to people who reach this milestone,.in my region alone (region7)there are 130 ...so dont doubt✌️😊

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

Because she still looks so amazing😇

[@wrhytz]

Wish you showed more of your facial agonizing expessions during every insertion of a citrus thorn. 🤒🤕🥴😵‍💫 AW! AW! AW! 🤣😂🤣 Isn't the travel more agonizing? 🤣😂🤣 And a sleepless night being spooked by a spider. 🤣😂🤣 GREAT ADVENTURE!!! Be safe. ✌️

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

😂😂😂 when you put it like that I don't know what part was worse Worth it in the end to get the signature tattoo

[@BlazingMarikit7707]

@Alan/Shannon refrain doing such unsafe journey in remote areas the way you did that day. Actually for all foreign trekkers next dears connect with locals or other travelers. As a local I can say my country is safe in peaceful but you can never say the criminal elements are lurking around the corner and are capable enough to do atrocities without bias. @shannon I don't how western culture taught you as a woman but here in my parents would never allow their daughters to go to unfamiliar remote areas. I'm not saying that area is unsafe but the way you did the travel is quite daring.

[@musingsofamarine9601]

You went through all of that to get three dots on your arm tattooed? Not for me, but nonetheless, it was funny, and interesting to watch you two go on the adventure.

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

We stayed in the village for a few days, it was a great experience

[@lynsnayao-nb1cl]

Yow ,..not even using glasses.wuhw

[@SkyRocket555]

My favourite video you have ever posted ❤️

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

Thank you!

[@crisjeturian56]

Hi guys, what date did u get the Tattoos?

[@YaminVai-ht9zn]

🇧🇩🌸

[@user-ms6hx8kz1u]

is it hot in buscalan?or its cooler there than other places in philippines

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

It was still roasting, we couldn’t believe how hot it was at 7am🥵

[@badmatz8968]

Its alright life is not race., 😊..

[@ManduRugas-oe4kv]

YOU WORRY TOO MUCH😊 THINGS GET DONE HERE ALTHOUGH SLOWER😊 WE IMPROVISE, WE ADAPT, WE OVERCOME, WE SURVIVE😊 WE FIX EVERYTHING😊 YOULL GET USED TO IT😊

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

I think we survived the adventure pretty well, one we will remember forever

[@8877jazz]

hello!

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

Hello✌🏼

[@BlazingMarikit7707]

I've been watching foreign trekkers seem to challenge the safiness of my country. Please refrain from advertising yourselves during your journey. As it is your already standing out coz of your foreign feature so attracting attention by it. It's fine if what you are attracting are good people but if you did attract criminal elements it can really be dangerous. Honestly I'm not really into whatever you experience in my country what I'm concerned is the headache you'll give my country when something bad happened to you. Putting my country in the bad light again. We as Filipinos apologize will again for the action we have no control over. I'm saying these base on past incidences. So please @alan/shannon and to all foreign trekkers please take precationary measures with every adventures you'll take in my country specially in remote areas. Again I'm not saying the locals are bad people but you as Westerners are quite aware of opportunities for criminal elements. So help us locals for maintaining the positive understanding toward my country by simply taking safty precautions in every adventure you take.🤓

[@sophielewistravelsandthing7104]

mangoes here are P130 per kg, the cheapest kind.

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

Good price for tasty fruit 😋

[@gromester1092]

How many times can you say that you got a tattoo from a Vogue cover model? lol😊

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

Exactly! What an experience😆

[@genemagsino3606]

While it's admiring and a good gesture for a gentleman who's wearing a black cap backwards by these foreigners when asked for help to direct them to a certain place in Sagada. I can't help but to feel disgusted that even before he answered to the question, he had to clear his throat and spitted in front of them. This kind of behavior or habit to our society has to be addressed if we want to win the admiration of foreigners who love visit the Philippines. I'm a Pilipino.

[@samueljr7657]

That is called beetle nut chewing and its part of Cordilleras culture, do you mean to abolish it?

[@jeromepadilla8055]

A record says she is 107

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

She sure is, what a legend

[@ohnieronio8042]

hahaha...

[@emelinarosales6973]

learn how to be a patient, waiting for jepney to go your destination

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

Get used to the Filipino time🤣

[@danstenis660]

No she is not 107 or even 100 years old. You two are very brave to get the tattoos. But please no more tattoos. I would have preferred that you both did a visit of the tattoo artist episode without getting the tattoos, but it is too late now.

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

We both feel very privileged to get a tattoo off an absolute legend!

[@lwwe89]

What is the point of traveling all that way if not to get a tattoo?

[@danstenis660]

@@lwwe89 Its a traveling channel. Viewers' interests drive the travel.

[@lwwe89]

@@danstenis660 I think it’s arrogant and unnecessary to tell someone what to do with their body just because you don’t approve.

[@danstenis660]

@@lwwe89 I can talk till I am blue and it would be a waste of my time if they know what they want. However, we don't always know what we want 100%. I am hoping that my opinion would help persuade their actions not for what I want, but for what I think is in their best interest. It is not from arrogance that I make my request, but from care of their well-being.

[@adventure7621]

what is your nationality your accent is different than American..😊

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

Scotland!