Purpose, mission, and institutional direction
The Baybayin Institute is a cultural and educational initiative dedicated to the study, preservation, and wider appreciation of Baybayin and the indigenous writing systems of the Philippines.
Mission
To preserve, study, and promote Baybayin and other indigenous Philippine writing systems as part of the Philippines’ cultural heritage and intellectual history.
Institutional Aim
To become a credible platform for scholarship, learning resources, and cultural dialogue surrounding the written heritage of the Philippines.
Respecting heritage while supporting contemporary relevance
Rooted in respect for heritage and knowledge traditions, the Institute seeks to support the responsible revival of Baybayin while encouraging scholarly research, educational programmes, and cultural engagement with Philippine scripts and languages.
Through publications, learning resources, and collaborative initiatives, the Institute aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of the Philippines’ literary heritage and its continuing relevance to cultural identity, education, and the arts.
The Institute forms part of the broader Mondejar Education platform, alongside JE Mondejar Computer College and the Mondejar Institute for Frontier Technologies, reflecting a commitment to cultural preservation and forward looking education.
Minerva Mondejar Steiner
The Baybayin Institute was initiated by Minerva Mondejar Steiner, cultural advocate and founder of the Mondejar Group.
Her work across education, cultural initiatives, publishing, and philanthropy reflects a long standing commitment to preserving knowledge traditions while supporting new generations of learners.