Baybayin: The Ancient Script of the Philippines (Physical Book)
The only comprehensive manual teaching the complete 43-glyph Baybayin system. Most guides teach just 17 glyphs and can't spell modern names correctly—John becomes "Dya-N", Charlie becomes "TSyar-Li". This focused 74-page manual teaches all 43 glyphs with systematic exercises, allowing accurate spelling of ANY English, Spanish, or Filipino name. Created by Fulbright scholar. Ships worldwide.
Focused, systematic, complete—no filler. Dense actionable content refined over 40 years of teaching. Short enough to finish in a weekend, complete enough to master for life.
Perfect For
✓ Filipino Americans: Reconnect with heritage by writing your modern American name in ancestral script—accurately. No Filipino language fluency required.
✓ Tattoo Artists: Stop using incomplete guides. Confidently tattoo ANY client name accurately—no more turning away clients or using wrong phonetic spellings.
✓ Educators: Build culturally responsive curriculum with the only manual teaching the complete system. Perfect for K-12, university programs, or community workshops.
✓ Designers: Create authentic Filipino typography for logos, invitations, packaging, and branding with the complete character set.
About the Author
Bayani Mendoza de Leon (1940-2013) was a Fulbright scholar who studied under Philippine National Artist Guillermo Tolentino and taught Baybayin for over 40 years across San Diego’s and New Jersey’s Filipino American community organizations.
Building on Ricardo B. Mendoza’s pioneering 1976 expanded 43-glyph system, Professor de Leon created this comprehensive manual—the only systematic teaching guide for the complete expanded system.
Book Specifications
Pages: 74
Size: 8.5″ × 11″
Binding: Perfect bound
Cover: Full color glossy
Ships: Worldwide (5-7 days US, 10-14 international)
Languages: Trilingual
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The Digital Learning System includes this manual (digital PDF) + the world’s only complete 43-glyph font + printable reference chart + commercial license for $67
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need to speak Tagalog/Filipino to use this book?
A: No! Learn Baybayin without any Filipino language fluency.
Q: Will this teach me to spell my name correctly?
A: Yes. Unlike basic guides with only 17 glyphs, this teaches all 43 glyphs needed for accurate modern name spelling.
Q: How long will it take to learn?
A: Most students achieve basic proficiency within 2-4 weeks of consistent practice (15-30 minutes daily). The focused 74-page format makes it achievable to finish.
Q: What’s the difference between this and free online guides?
A: Free guides teach only 17 glyphs and cannot spell modern names correctly. This is the only comprehensive manual teaching the complete 43-glyph system with systematic exercises, created by a Fulbright scholar over 40 years.
Begin Your Baybayin Journey Today
Master the complete system. Spell any name correctly. Reclaim cultural heritage.
Instant PDF download of the complete 74-page Baybayin manual teaching all 43 glyphs with systematic exercises. Most guides teach only 17 glyphs and can't spell modern names correctly. This teaches accurate spelling of ANY English, Spanish, or Filipino name. Created by Fulbright scholar. Searchable, zoom-friendly. Start learning today. No Filipino language fluency required.
Complete digital Baybayin learning and creation system. Includes 74-page manual (PDF), the world's ONLY complete 43-glyph font, and printable reference guide. Most fonts online have only 18 glyphs and can't type modern names correctly. This types ANY name accurately—John, Charlie, Jennifer. Instant download. Commercial license included. Start learning and creating today.
Museum-quality 16×24" canvas displaying all 43 Baybayin glyphs with pronunciation guide. The ONLY complete reference chart available—free charts show only 18 glyphs and can't reference modern names correctly. Perfect for tattoo studios, classrooms, cultural centers. Gallery-wrapped, ready to hang. Professional wall reference for accurate name translations. Not available anywhere else. Ships worldwide.
High-resolution printable reference guide displaying all 43 Baybayin glyphs plus punctuation and marking usage. Print unlimited copies at home or professional print shop. Multiple size templates. Perfect for students creating desk references, teachers printing classroom sets, tattoo artists making portfolio sheets. Exclusive to Digital and Complete Learning Systems. Not sold separately.
Complete 43-glyph Baybayin font—the ONLY one that types modern names correctly. Free fonts have 18 glyphs; this has 43. Type John, Charlie, Jennifer accurately (not phonetic approximations). Professional tattoo artists, designers, and educators' tool. Commercial license included. Works in all design software. OTF/TTF formats. Not available anywhere else. Instant download.