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Jo Koy gets tattooed by Apo Whang Od

Jo Koy got tattooed by none other than the Filipino legend, Apo Whang Od, in Buscalan, Kalinga. The comedian shared on Instagram that he got Apo Whang Od's signature three dots on his right arm, near his hand. He also gave her a hoodie from his Just Being Koy Tour. 'I've been blessed by the legend. Mahal kita Apo Whang-Od,' Jo Koy said in his caption. In February 2024, President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. honored Apo Whang Od for her contributions to the Philippine traditional arts. She was bestowed with the Outstanding Government Workers of 2023 and the Presidential Medal of Merit awards. In 2023, the oldest and last mambabatok was on the cover of Vogue Philippines, where she exuded beauty and strength. Meanwhile, Jo Koy was in the Philippines in June for his Just Being Koy Tour at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. —Nika Roque/JCB, GMA Integrated News