In the municipality of Tinglayan, Kalinga province in the Philippines, a question of cultural etiquette has been raised after a foreign traveler reportedly insisted that the legendary mambabatok Apo Whang-od give him a tattoo on an intimate part of his body. The incident occurred in barangay Buscalan and has prompted an official response from local authorities, who reminded tourists and content creators that batok is a living sacred tradition, not a social media entertainment.