15/03/2026
The recent literacy data released by the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EdCom II) has brought national attention to the reading challenges faced by learners in Tawi-Tawi.
As educators and public servants, we acknowledge these findings with humility and a strong sense of responsibility. The numbers remind us that there is still much work to be done to ensure that every child in Tawi-Tawi learns how to read and succeeds in school.
At the same time, it is also important to understand the unique context of education in our province. Our schools serve communities spread across many islands, where access to books, transportation, nutrition, and learning resources can be very limited. These realities greatly affect the learning conditions of our learners, things that statistics alone cannot fully capture.
Despite these challenges, we continue to witness the dedication and commitment of our teachers and school leaders who work tirelessly every day to bring education closer to our children. They remain steadfast in their mission even under difficult circumstances.
In response, the Schools Division Office of Tawi-Tawi is intensifying its literacy interventions. Strengthening reading programs, enhancing teacher capacity in teaching reading, expanding learning materials in schools, and building stronger partnerships with communities.
However, improving literacy is not the responsibility of schools alone.
Kaya naman nananawagan kami sa lahat ng mga magulang, local government units, community leaders, organizations, at iba pang stakeholders na seryosong makiisa sa amin sa pagtugon sa literacy challenge na ito.
Learning to read does not happen only inside the classroom. It BEGINS at HOME, is STRENGTHENED in SCHOOL, and is SUPPORTED by the whole COMMUNITY.
This is not the time for blame or criticism. This is the time for unity and collective action for the future of our children.
Kung ang pamahalaan, paaralan, pamilya, at komunidad ay magtutulungan naniniwala tayo na malalampasan natin ang hamong ito.
Our goal is clear:
Walang batang Tawi-Tawi ang dapat maiwan na hindi marunong magbasa.
Please, let us make this our shared mission for the future of our Batang Bangsamoro sa Tawi-Tawi.
Ito ang TOP 10 DepEd Divisions na may pinakamataas at pinakamababang porsiyento ng struggling readers sa bansa, base sa Comprehensive Rapid Literacy Assessment (CRLA) na isinagawa sa umpisa ng SY 2025-2026. 📝📝📝
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