Almira Louise S. Martinez, Reporter Reading comprehension remains a primary challenge for Filipinos aged 10 to 64 despite high basic literacy, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

It can be safely said that reading is the true backbone of most learning. After all, everything starts with the written word — whether it’s math, science or even home economics.

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Filipino students scored an average of 340 in reading, 353 in mathematics and 357 in science – all below the minimum proficiency level of at least 407, 420 and 410, respectively.