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WATCH: Why the education crisis should matter when you vote

When you vote, remember: education matters. It shapes the future.

MANILA, Philippines – Did you know that some Grade 8 students still struggle with basic addition and subtraction?

This is a clear sign of the severe education crisis that the Philippines is facing. When you vote, remember: education matters. It shapes the future.

In this video, Rappler’s Bonz Magsambol presents the highlights of the Year Two Report of the Second Congressional Commission on Education– Rappler.com

Reporter: Bonz Magsambol
Producer and video editor: Cara Angeline Oliver

Supervising editor: Acor Arceo
Supervising producer: Beth Frondoso

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The work of Preda Foundation is focused on alleviating the physical, emotional, psychological and sexual abuse and suffering of children and preventing abuse through community education and social media.

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