Literacy
The EDCOM II Final Report reveals a severe literacy crisis in the Philippines, with 88% of Grade 7 students unable to read at their level. Proficiency drops from 30% in Grade 3 to just 0.4% by Grade 12. The report warns of malnutrition's impact and systemic education failures.
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United Bank for Africa (UBA) is promoting literacy in Nigeria via its National Essay Competition. The initiative aims to encourage writing and reading among youth. It highlights the bank's commitment to educational development.
Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian has expressed alarm over a report from the Second Congressional Commission on Education showing the number of functionally illiterate Filipinos doubling to 24.8 million in the past 30 years. The report indicates that the country's education crisis cannot be resolved while so many remain functionally illiterate. He emphasized the role of local governments in combating this issue.