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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