Inside the literacy gap: Why fewer Filipinos are reading for fun

This World Book Day, we dive into the Philippines’ growing literacy crisis. According to recent studies, over 90% of Filipino children struggle with basic reading skills. We speak with Gillian Reyes, a registered librarian and project development officer at the National Book Development Board (NBDB), about the state of reading in the country and the efforts to promote a culture of reading at home, in schools, and in communities.Whether you're a parent, teacher, or book lover, this episode explores how we can all help raise a new generation of Filipino readers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.