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Antipolo City was the first runner-up in 2001. It also achieved Hall of Fame status in the Southern Luzon level.


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Antipolo City was the first runner-up in 2001. It also achieved Hall of Fame status in the Southern Luzon level.


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Government neglecting 11 million adult illiterates - ACT

April 25, 2009 - 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines – The government is neglecting 11 million Filipinos who do not know how to read and write, according to a group of teachers.

Headlines

Literacy is the first remedy

By ROSES & THORNS | By Alejandro R. Roces | September 9, 2008 - 12:00am

Yesterday, the United Nations commemorated International Literacy Day with the theme “Literacy is the Best Remedy”, which focuses on the importance of literacy in the promotion of global health. The growing...

Opinion

New survey on literacy set this year

By Rainier Allan Ronda | February 6, 2008 - 12:00am

Nation

Revival of DepEd’s library project urged

September 23, 2007 - 12:00am

Cebu News

Ten million problems

By Rey Gamboa | October 28, 2005 - 12:00am

Having 88.6 percent of over 82 million Filipinos classified as basic literates, and for the Philippines to be known as having the highest literacy rate in Southeast Asia and one of the highest in Asia may...

Business

Antipolo City bags Literacy Award anew

By Non Alquitran | September 9, 2003 - 12:00am

For the second straight year, Antipolo City has bagged the National Literacy Award. No less than President Arroyo handed the award to Antipolo Mayor Angelito Gatlabayan during simple ceremonies held at the Leyte...

Nation