THE Department of Education (DepEd) reaffirmed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s commitment to improve literacy across the country as it welcomed the results of the 2024 Functional Literacy, Education and Mass Media Survey (Flemms), conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
"Reading to children improves their language, develops their cognitive skills and allows them to appreciate learning. According to various studies, early high-quality education supports children's physical and emotional development, which they need for school readiness," President Marcos said during the ceremonial signing of the Joint Circular on the Establishment of Child Development Centers by the local government units.
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