10% of Filipino Grade 1-3 Pupils Struggle with Reading, EDCOM2 Data Reveals
Approximately 10% of Grade 1 to 3 pupils in the Philippines struggle with reading, according to data from the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM2). The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region showed the highest proportion of struggling readers, highlighting a significant literacy gap.
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