One-year-old Perseus Escotido was supposed to undergo liver transplant but his family was only able to raise P165,000 of the P4.5 million cost.

“We thank everyone who prayed and supported us, especially our Philtag family and Tattoo The World,” said the baby’s parents Paul Jhon Escotido and Jessica Rabaya.

Philtag, an organization founded by Ricky Sta. Ana, one of the most popular and versatile tattoo artists in the Philippines, advocates “Tattoo the World” that aims to help people through fundraising events that feature tattoo artists. Its latest beneficiary was Baby Perseus.

“Tattoo the World will continue to support the family,” said Sta. Ana, who has been Philtag members since 1995 by providing training, development, and education programs so that the tattoo artists can earn for their families. The organization also gives its members the opportunity to work abroad.

Philtag is fully certified by the Department of Health. Its objective is to help tattoo artists who have no formal education to earn an income and be responsible tattoo artists. Members enjoy the benefits of having the right knowledge, proper guidance, and protection when they establish their own tattoo business.