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Baybayin, an ancient Filipino script, is now being included in the Central Bikol Wiktionary, a project that provides free online access to Central Bikol vocabulary. This new tool, developed by Ballardmaize of the Wiki Advocates Philippines User Group, allows editors to transliterate Central Bikol words into the Baybayin script. What Is Baybayin? Baybayin is an indigenous pre-colonial writing system
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This year’s Wikimania in Nairobi is another success, looking at the number of participants who have attended both in-person and online and the variety of presentations from different communities. Although we may not have been able to be present in person and meet some of our old-time friends or mingle with new participants, our virtual
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Takeaways from the Wikimedia Youth Conference in Prague 2025 Some of us are lost—but deep inside, we long to be found. The power of doing what scares you. Image by: Annidafattiya CC BY 4.0. “Mabuhay!” I’m MaxixKatana, a proud member of Wiki Advocates Philippines. From all around the globe, we arrived at this conference carrying many
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YOU will always be a part of the YOUth. It can be a fancy word play but I think everyone, regardless of their status as well as background, have been in the spirit of the youth. What I mean by being part of the youth is, we have similar problems, and challenges we dealt with in
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Documenting the Capalonga Women Bamboo Weavers A group of women in Capalonga are preserving their cultural heritage through the art of bamboo weaving through the Kapalong Handicrafts Home Decor and Furniture. The Capalonga Women Bamboo Weavers are skilled artisans who have been passing down their knowledge and techniques to women in the community who are interested in
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In today’s digital age, high school students are increasingly exposed to the online world, where they face numerous challenges and opportunities. As technology continues to shape their lives, it’s essential to equip them with the knowledge and skills to navigate the digital landscape safely and responsibly. Access to digital content is only one click away
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Cooking ng Ina Mo: A Cooking Fest to Honor Housewives and Preserve Traditional Recipe In participation in this year’s Art+Feminism campaign, we also highlighted local cuisine and family traditions and hosted a cooking fest the entire month of February 2025, that brought together housewives and husbands who took charge of the house. This aims to
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On December 7, 2024, Wiki Advocates Philippines proudly joined International Human Rights Day by organizing a community outreach event at Streat Park Pasacao. This initiative was part of our ongoing WikiForHumanRights campaign, and our goal was to bring greater awareness of fundamental human rights principles to the local community. Volunteers from Naga City joined our local members, and
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The Wiki Advocates Philippines User Group has joined the global community of Wikidata editors in celebrating its 12th birthday from October 26, 2024 to November 3, 2024. A 5-day event was conducted in the learning hub, including Wikidata editing sessions, basic training for newbies, exploring possibilities of lexemes, and fun interactive games. This celebration was made possible with Wikimedia Deutschland’s support for
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The Maharlika Highway, the nearest main road to our learning hub, has been inaccessible due to the heavy rains that Typhoon Kristine delivered to the Bicol Region. One of the areas that has been severely impacted is San Fernando, Camarines Sur. As a result of the flooded highways leading to the downtown area of Naga City, passengers
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