18/05/2026
First of all, we would like to thank The Creator for granting us the talent, the will and strength to pull through.
The Tadtaray Tacloban Tattoo Expo 2026 would not have been possible without all those who were behind us from day one.
To our sponsors who extended their support in all forms, damo nga salamat. Waray event kun waray kamo.
To Sir Jimmy Gonzales Clemente, his family and his team together with Sir Macky and Sir B**g for giving us La Villa Francisco Mountain Resort , the most awesome venue ever, salamat!
To Sir Brian Leyson and the Baiprints Graphics & Advertising team and Sir Lowe Mira of JAAL Car Rental, salamat!
To Dale and his team at BrainStew Films and Ryan of FourSnap Photo & Photobooth, salamat han suporta.
To our crew who worked tirelessly from set up to clean up, thank you! Our host, Jackie, thank you!
To the local merchants who shared their craft with us, salamat!
To all the bands who played, salamat madamo han iyo pagparisyo han event!
To everyone who bought tickets and took the time to witness the event, we hope you enjoyed the day! Salamat ha iyo.
Of course, to all 65 talented Tattoo Artists and their Models, salamat for trusting us. Tadtaray is and always will be YOUR stage.
Finally, to our very talented judges, Sir Pents Clemente, Sir Loyd Lampaya, Sir Ronnie Macapagal and Sir Carlo Crol Gabiana, you guys are the most humble and down-to-earth group of people we have ever met. Thank you for sharing your time and talent with us. To Ma’am Rose Ann, Ma’am Lari and Ma’am Jen, thank you! Ang babait po ninyo.
Special shoutout to our solid support system who kept us grounded all throughout. Chinkee, Harlow, Aboi, Okang and Emil, we owe you a lot.
Congratulations to all our winners. Waray sukol nga pagpapasalamat! See you all at TADTARAY 2028!
With Much Love and Respect,
Nico and Ja