48% of Davao Students Struggle in Reading - EDCOM 2
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48% of Davao Students Struggle in Reading - EDCOM 2

Nearly half of students in the Davao region, at 48%, are struggling readers at the start of the new school year, according to the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2). The findings highlight a broader national literacy challenge.

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  • Nearly Half of Davao Region Students Struggle to Read, EDCOM Warns

    Nearly half of students assessed in the Davao Region at the start of the school year are struggling readers, according to a Department of Education assessment. The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) highlighted the findings and urged local governments to assist in addressing literacy gaps.