Baybayin (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…
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Alibata or Baybayin
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…