Filipino phrases in Baybayin - funny

Kali = Kana? Kala?

This was originally posted on PinoyTattoos.com

Found this photo on Flickr that’s supposed to say KA-LI (Filipino martial art) but it actually says KA-NA because instead of the the “L” character, it’s an “N”. Notice the difference between the two.

Let’s say it’s artistic license and the “L” and “N” characters just look alike, there’s still the issue of the missing kudlit above the “LA” glyph. Kali done correctly would look like this:

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Filipino Alibata Katipunan Fitted T-Shirt

I noticed this “Filipino Alibata Katipunan” being sold via CafePress. Couple problems with this shirt….1) It’s Baybayin, not Alibata. 2) The Katipunan used “KA”, not “KE” or “KI”. and 3) Isn’t brotherhood kapatiran?

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