CEBU CITY — Being able to read, write and do simple arithmetic does not always guarantee true understanding.
In Central Visayas, data showed that most of the people aged 10 to 64 can read words and solve simple math problems but 28 of them struggle to grasp the meaning of what they read. This was revealed by the Philippine Statistics Authority Central Visayas during the 2025 Functional Literacy, Education, and Mass Media Survey Regional Forum held on Thursday in Cebu City. According to the survey, the region's functional literacy rate stands at 67.
Neil Nadrew Menjares, chief economic development specialist from the Department of Economy, Planning and Development, emphasized the need for programs that improve both understanding and practical literacy skills across the region. The survey also revealed that the province of Bohol recorded a higher basic literacy rate than Cebu. Bohol posted 94.2 percent in 2024, while Cebu posted 90.62 percent.
Can Read But Can't Comprehend'
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