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How an ancient writing system is reconnecting second-generation Filipinos to their roots

August 19, 2026 3:21 pm EST.
A Toronto restaurant is hosting a night where second-generation Filipinos are showing up to reconnect with their roots by learning Baybayin, a pre-colonial Filipino writing system.

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