Amid the culmination program of the 2023 Pambansang Buwan at Araw ng Pagbasa last Tuesday, Nov. 21, Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte reminded learners the importance of developing reading habits.
She highlighted the importance of reading and developing the right reading habits of learners to achieve literacy, as well as the support and encouragement of parents that will play a vital role in building the habit.
Sa mga batang nanunuod, gusto kong malaman ninyo na ang pagbabasa ay magbibigay sainyo ng pinakamalakas na sandata upang harapin ang inyong kinabukasan,
she said.
You hold a vital role in shaping the reading habits of the children around you. Your influence in invaluable and I urge you to inspire and encourage the young ones to embrace the power of reading,
she added.
With the theme: Pagbasa: Pag-asa para sa Matatag na Kinabukasan, Duterte highlighted the immense power that lies within the simple act of reading and how urging the learners can make the impact for increased literacy.
She also formally launched her very own children’s book titled “Isang Kaibigan.”
According to her, the inspiration for the book are the Filipino children.
Additionally, she bared the plans of the Department in increasing literacy in classrooms.
For 2024, the Department will be implementing a “catch-up” Friday program which aims to foster reading habits among learners. Via this program, schools will allot a free day for learners to read, thereby encouraging reading habits and cementing the importance of reading for their overall learning experience.
VP Duterte to learners: Developing reading habits help achieve literacy
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