Bea Millan-Windorski gets traditional tattoo by Apo Whang-Od's niece
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Beauty queen Bea Millan-Windorski received a traditional Kalinga tattoo from Grace Palicas, the niece of legendary mambabatok Apo Whang-Od. The act serves as a tribute to Filipino heritage and the resilience of indigenous art forms against modernization.
Why it matters
It highlights the cultural preservation of traditional tattooing practices and their significance in modern Filipino identity.
<p>Bea Millan-Windorski now proudly wears a permanent piece of Filipino heritage.</p><p>On Instagram, the <a href="https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/986210/bea-windorski-miss-universe-philippines-2026/story/" target="_blank">beauty queen</a> shared that she received a traditional Kalinga tattoo from Apo Whang-Od's niece, Grace Palicas, and said the experience allowed her to carry "the stories of the generations of women who came before me."</p><p>"The three dot signature represents the continuation of the mambabatok art form through the legendary Apo Whang-Od, her niece Grace Palicas, and her grandniece Elyang Wigan.
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