Filipino Students' Literacy Crisis: Half of Grade 3 Pupils Below Grade Level
The Philippines faces a significant challenge in early childhood literacy, with approximately 10% of Grade 1-3 students struggling to read and only half performing at grade level, according to 2025-2026 data.
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