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Local Bookstore Feature: Alitaptap Bookshop

Alitaptap Bookshop

The Alitaptap Bookshop has opened its doors in Koronadal City to support Filipino authors and promote reading literacy. This initiative, driven by South Cotabato writer Jennie Arado, aims to foster a reading culture and provide access to books within her…

How To Develop Reading Habits in Pinoy Kids

Reading Habits Pinoy Kids

Building robust reading literacy in the Philippines is critical for children’s educational and personal growth. Recent reports reveal the Philippines ranked last in reading comprehension among 79 countries in the 2019 Program for International Student Assessment (PISA). A concerted effort…

How To Improve Children’s Reading Comprehension

Reading Comprehension

Nurturing children’s reading comprehension skills must be a top priority in their educational journey. I firmly believe that strong reading comprehension is fundamental to academic success and overall cognitive development. Therefore, I’ve sought effective strategies to enhance children’s understanding and…

DepEd Adopts Science-Based Approach to Improve Literacy

DepEd Sara Duterte

The Department of Education (DepEd) is implementing a science-based approach to address reading challenges highlighted by the 2022 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). Administered by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), PISA is a periodic testing program…

Teachers Oppose DepEd’s Plan for Saturday Make-Up Classes

DepEd

Teachers strongly oppose the Department of Education’s (DepEd) plan to implement Saturday make-up classes during the 2024-2025 school year adjustment period. They argue that this proposal will reduce family time and negatively impact other personal and professional development activities. DepEd’s…

Cellphone Ban in Schools: Do You Agree?

Sherwin Gatchalian Cellphone Ban

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian’s proposal for a school cellphone ban addresses the growing concern over excessive smartphone use among students. He argues that heavy social media usage distracts students and hampers their reading comprehension and mental health. Gatchalian aims to encourage…

Manila Enacts May 2-3 Class Suspension Due to Heat

Class Suspension

To mitigate the effects of scorching temperatures, the City of Manila has enacted in-person class suspension across various educational institutions. This move, affecting public schools from elementary to high school levels, along with Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila and Universidad…