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Politics

EDCOM TAPS LOCAL GOV’T UNITS TO IMPROVE LITERACY

The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) officially launched “Bayang Bumabasa: Mayors for Literacy,” a nationwide social media video challenge that calls on mayors across the country to take the lead in improving foundational literacy in their localities. Timed with the first day in office of newly elected and re-elected mayors, the campaign urges […]

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Politics

PEACE PARTY-LIST TO DISTRIBUTE LEARNING MATERIALS

A group advocating for quality education will be distributing learning materials in support of the Department of Education’s Brigada Pagbasa. “The Brigada Pagbasa is a worthwhile initiative by the DepEd, and we wish to complement their efforts to instill a love of learning and reading in our children by also distributing educational materials as well […]

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Hobbies & Advocacies

GO HIT THE BOOKS, THEY DON’T HIT BACK

You may have been asked the dreaded question about the number of books you read per year. If so, there is a very good reason why some people often ask this question. Reading is, not just what? FUN-damental! It is also necessary for the growth of our cognitive abilities. Needless to say, the less you […]

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Hobbies & Advocacies

CARRY ON: THE RISE AND FALL OF SIMON SNOW

Book Review: Carry On: The Rise and Fall of Simon Snow Author: Rainbow RowellPublisher Information: Macmillan | October 08, 2015Format: Paperback; First EditionGenre/s: Young Adult, Contemporary, FantasyPage Count: 528Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars. PLOT SUMMARY Simon Snow returns for his final year at Watford, a magical school in England. During this time, Simon […]