Tag: Literacy
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Over 16,000 Bicol Students Benefit from DepEd’s Literacy Program
In Legazpi City, the Department of Education’s (DepEd) literacy program, ‘Project 6B: Bawat Batang Bicolano Bihasang Bumasa at Bumilang,’ has significantly impacted over 16,000 students in the Bicol Region since its inception last year. Maria Cristina Borosa, acting chief of the Education Support Services Division at DepEd Bicol, highlighted the project’s success in boosting classroom…
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Albay Students Mark World Read Aloud Day with Enthusiasm
In a vibrant celebration of literacy, students from three public schools in Albay gathered at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Session Hall to participate in World Read Aloud Day. Organized by the Albay Provincial Library and Information Center (APLIC), the event saw enthusiastic participation from students, parents, and teachers of Albay Central School, Bagumbayan Central School, and…
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Albay Students Engage in World Read Aloud Day Festivities
In a vibrant celebration of literacy, students from various public schools in Albay joined forces to mark World Read Aloud Day. The event, orchestrated by the Albay Provincial Library and Information Center (APLIC), unfolded at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Session Hall on February 5, 2025. Participants from Albay Central School, Bagumbayan Central School, and EM’s Barrio…
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Congressional Leaders Urge Action on Education Reforms in EDCOM 2’s Year 2 Report
In a significant move to overhaul the Philippine education system, the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) presented its Year 2 report, ‘Fixing the Foundations,’ to Speaker Martin Romualdez on Monday. The report, handed over by EDCOM 2 co-chairpersons Baguio Rep. Mark Go and Pasig Rep. Roman Romulo, calls for urgent reforms to address…
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Philippine Congress Urges Action on Education Reforms Following EDCOM 2 Year 2 Report
In a significant move to overhaul the Philippine education system, the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) presented its Year 2 report, titled ‘Fixing the Foundations,’ to Speaker Martin Romualdez on January 27, 2025. The report, handed over by EDCOM 2 co-chairpersons Baguio Rep. Mark Go and Pasig Rep. Roman Romulo, calls for urgent…
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3,701 Parents and Guardians Trained to Boost Children’s Reading Skills in Cebu
In Cebu City, the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s Tara, Basa! initiative has successfully trained 3,701 parents, parent substitutes, and guardians to enhance children’s reading abilities. Shalaine Marie Lucero, the regional director of DSWD in Central Visayas, highlighted the program’s achievements in 2024, emphasizing the role of the Nanay-Tatay Teacher Sessions in this training…
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Mindanao Leaders Honor Legacy of Trailblazing Senator Santanina Rasul
Leaders from Mindanao gathered in Cagayan de Oro City to celebrate the life and contributions of the late Senator Santanina Tillah Rasul, who passed away at 94. Rasul, the first Muslim woman to be elected to the Philippine Senate, was remembered for her dedication to education, women’s rights, and marginalized communities. Amina Rasul, daughter of…
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Iloilo Provincial Library Enhances Literacy with Community Outreach
The Iloilo Provincial Library and Archives is actively promoting literacy across the province through an engaging outreach program. On October 30, 2024, library staff conducted a storytelling session at a daycare center in Miagao, Iloilo, illustrating their commitment to fostering a love for reading among young children. Provincial Librarian Allana Delgado emphasized the importance of…
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