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Filipino students’ functional illiteracy is a ‘real and widespread learning crisis’
Pupils at the Iloilo Central Elementary School in Iloilo City —PHOTO BY ARNOLD ALMACEN
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June 30, 2025June 30, 2025Education

Filipino students’ functional illiteracy is a ‘real and widespread learning crisis’

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A stone’s throw from the House of Representatives’ sprawling complex in Quezon City is a congested public elementary school literally crawling with thousands of students, including a great number struggling with their ABC.  When he took over as principal at the President Corazon C. Aquino Elementary School in 2024, Gerry Isip made a startling discovery:...

teachers' lament
A teacher handles a class at Quezon Elementary School in San Andres, Manila. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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February 13, 2023February 13, 2023Education

Teachers’ lament: Gov’t’s ‘low appraisal’ is evident in their pay

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The purchase by the Department of Education (DepEd) of pricey cameras has triggered a backlash from teachers grown hoarse from demanding a pay upgrade and increase.   “If they have a budget for overpriced cameras and laptops, how come they don’t have a budget for our pay increase?” said Erlinda Alfonso, a teacher at the San...