Baybayin, an ancient Filipino syllabary (written characters that represent syllables) is in the midst of a mini resurgence.

"The Baybayin is an ancient writing system used by the Tagalogs. We had several - like the Badlit of the Cebuanos, the Surat Mangyan," Taipan shares, adding, "The Baybayin is not an alphabet.

Enter Baybayin. Gonzalo is Winnipeg artist and photographer who taught themself Baybayin, the ancient Filipino syllabary. Ally Gonzalo decided to learn Baybayin to maintain a close cultural connection ...