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.

Video by Malacañang Press Corps Pool

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