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Alibata uses 17 basic symbols and 3 of these symbols are vowels a, i, and u. Each of the 13 basic consonants uses the “a” sound like ka, ga, nga and so on. Distinct markings known as “kudlit” are used to modify the sounds of the symbols. These markings could be a dot, an arrowhead or a short line. Usually, dots are being used. When you see a distinct marking or “kudlit” above the symbol, which means that the basic consonant uses the “i” sound so that makes it ki, gi, ngi, and so on.
Alibata is an ancient Filipino script that is believed to have originated from the Javanese’ old kawi script. There are many theories as to where it actually originated. It is also believed that it have originated from India. Isaac Taylor, a historical writer, believed that Alibata is a derivation of ancient scripts such as Vengi, Assam and Chalukya that originated from the Eastern coast of India.
