Escape first, business later
From romantasy novels to science fiction and manga, Adrian Ramos’ personal bookshelf reveals how reading for pleasure is helping shape the future of the iconic…
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A spa for one’s soul
‘Bringing out the divinity. Bringing out the remembrance of your truth, of your authentic self, beyond the projections, beyond the expectations, beyond the…
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The book I remembered by its color
Sometimes the stories stayed with us for decades, even when their titles didn’t. Maybe that’s how books work.
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Reigniting pages
How educators and publishers plan to hook young readers on local literature
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Grassroots push expands youth reading
San Nicolas expands its “Give Me A Book” literacy program, providing Filipino reading materials to public elementary students to help address learning gaps and…
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Put your phone down, pick up a book
Reading can also strengthen social and emotional intelligence. By experiencing stories through the perspectives of different characters, readers develop a…
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DepEd concedes literacy crisis is serious
The Department of Education has acknowledged a serious learning crisis after new data revealed that about 87% of Grade 11 students in the Philippines struggle…
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Poolside reads: Books to enjoy on your break
From gripping mysteries to swoon-worthy romances and immersive graphic novels, these titles are ideal companions for your next relaxing escape.
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Inserting reading into the daily urban rhythm in Iloilo City
Iloilo City continues to grow as a cultural and culinary hub with the Atria Pocket Library at Atria Park District, a quiet open-access reading space that…
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DepEd rolls out expanded summer learning program
The Department of Education (DepEd) will launch expanded summer learning programs from 6 May to 3 June to support millions of students struggling with Reading…
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Cheesy prophecy
Fortune telling evolves with modern technology as AI-powered shamans in South Korea and unconventional practices like cheese reading in the US blend tradition,…
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Zambales, DSWD launch ‘Tara, Basa program’
The DSWD and Zambales provincial government launch the “Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program” to boost reading skills among young learners, support tutors through…
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Shelves of hope at Lampara's launch
Lampara unveils Magbasa Tayo! and Let’s Read! series in Quezon City to address the Philippines’ literacy crisis among children.
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Sip. Read. Repeat: stories fill our thoughts in Coffee Project Evia
In a world that often moves too fast, a coffee shop with a shelf of books — like Coffee Project Evia — offers something radical: permission to pause, to linger.
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AI penetrates the classroom
DepEd and Microsoft Philippines are scaling their partnership to boost national literacy through AI-powered tools like Reading Progress, helping teachers…
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Nearly half of Filipino students fail grade-level reading by Grade 3
Nearly half of Filipino students fail to reach grade-level reading proficiency by Grade 3, with performance dropping sharply through senior high school,…
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Turn the page: Take on the 2026 reading challenge
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