Pintados was the term used by Spanish colonists to describe indigenous people with tattooed bodies residing on the islands of Cebu, Bohol, and Leyte in the Biçayas (Visayas) region of the Philippines. The word itself means `painted,` and was first used during the Spanish colonization of the Philippines. The men are known for their tattoo art, w..... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pintados