Can you read this? Understanding PH's functional illiteracy

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BusinessWorld B-Side

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A podcast that revisits the stories that have been published in BusinessWorld, the most trusted source of Philippines business news.

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Can you read this? Understanding PH's functional illiteracy

BusinessWorld B-Side

23 minutes 31 seconds

5 months ago

Can you read this? Understanding PH's functional illiteracy

Around 24 million Filipinos aged 10 to 64 are considered functionally illiterate, struggling to comprehend or apply basic reading, writing, and math skills in daily life.

In this episode, UNICEF Philippines education specialist Nicholas “Nicki” M. Tenazas joins us to break down the numbers, explore the root causes, and discuss what can be done to address this pressing issue.‌

Interview by Edg Adrian Eva

Audio editing by Jayson Mariñas