The Decline of the Baybayin Script During the Early Spanish Period and the Spanish Efforts for its Preservation (1593–1703)

<p>Baybayin is one of the writing systems used in the pre-colonial Philippines. However, during the Spanish colonial period, the use of Baybayin declined throughout the archipelago. Some perceived that the Spaniards were responsible for the script&rsquo;s eventual dormancy by destroying all existing native records. However, several sources stated otherwise. Thus, this study aimed to examine the motives that the Spanish had in learning the Baybayin. The study also tried to examine the reasons why the abugida fell out of fashion, and what were the ways that the Spaniards were able to preserve it. To answer these objectives, the methods that were used included the examination of primary sources and secondary sources that assessed the state and condition of the Baybayin from 1593&ndash;1703.</p> <p><a href="https://thezoomerhistorian.medium.com/the-decline-of-the-baybayin-script-during-the-early-spanish-period-and-the-spanish-efforts-for-its-de561e05eb67"><strong>Visit Now</strong></a></p>