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What is the first filipino alphabet?

The first Filipino alphabet is called Baybayin. It is a pre-colonial script used by the Tagalog people of the Philippines before the arrival of the Spanish in the 16th century.

Here are some key features of Baybayin:

* Syllabic: It is a syllabic script, meaning each symbol represents a syllable, not just a single letter.

* Three main characters: It has three main characters representing the vowels (a, i, u) and several consonants.

* Consonant-vowel combinations: Consonants are combined with vowels to form syllables.

* Direction: It is written from left to right and top to bottom.

While Baybayin was not the only alphabet used in the Philippines, it is considered the most well-known and widely studied. It is experiencing a revival today as a symbol of cultural heritage and national identity.

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