UST's Baybayin documents nominated for UNESCO list of historical artifacts

GMA Network - Nov 5, 2026

The Baybayin documents under the care of the University of Sto. Tomas (UST) have been nominated for the list that recognizes historical artifacts that have made a unique contribution to the history and culture of Asia and the Pacific, the university's official student publication Varsitarian reported.

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