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IMPROVE READING COMPREHENSION OF FILIPINO STUDENTS – VILLAR, VILLANUEVA, PANGILINAN

Following reports that Filipino students are lagging in terms of reading comprehension, and in math and science, at least three senators have offered proposals to improve the learning and academic performance of young Filipinos. The Philippines scored the lowest in reading comprehension according to the results of the 2018 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) […]

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UNITE FOR CHILD RIGHTS, WELFARE – POE

Sen. Grace Poe rallied the Filipinos to be united when it concerns child rights and welfare as she hailed the signing of the implementing rules and regulations (IRRs) of two child-friendly laws. “When it comes to child rights and welfare, isang bansa po tayo,” Poe said in a speech at the ceremonial signing of the […]

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8.9B Earmarked for Nutrition Programs in 2017 Budget – POE

  A total of P8.9 billion is included in the government’s spending program this year to implement two anti-hunger initiatives aimed at establishing a free feeding program in all public schools and provide children full support beginning conception up to two years old, Senator Grace Poe said. The two initiatives have been Poe’s pet bills […]