2023 National Literacy Campaign, pinangunahan ni VP Sara Duterte
2023 National Literacy Campaign, pinangunahan ni VP Sara Duterte
Transcript
00:00 Meanwhile, Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte is leading the National Literacy Conference this year.
00:07 We have a report from Jesse Atienza of PTV Cebu.
00:11 Rise and shine, Jesse!
00:12 Almost 500 school superintendents, regional directors, principals, officials of the Department of Education,
00:25 NGOs and LGUs are all here to discuss the importance of community literacy in schools.
00:36 Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte is leading the National Literacy Conference held in Cebu City.
00:51 Our goal is to promote functional literacy and ensure that every Filipino possesses the skills and knowledge
01:00 needed to thrive in today's complex world.
01:04 Functional literacy goes beyond simply reading and writing.
01:09 It encompasses the skills necessary to apply this knowledge in real-life situations.
01:16 Vice President and Education Secretary also gave the importance of education and literacy
01:23 for the preservation and defense of national security.
01:27 Education and literacy are essential for national security.
01:33 A well-educated and literate population is more equipped to address the challenges and threats faced by a country.
01:43 It enhances the capacity of individuals to understand and respond to national and global issues
01:52 such as climate change, economic instability, political conflicts, and war.
01:59 The participants also discussed the strengthening of intercultural and inclusive teaching,
02:05 including best practices.
02:08 The promotion of literacy is not only a responsibility of the school,
02:15 but also of the community around the students so that they are prepared for a more vibrant and changing time.
02:23 From PTV Cebu, Jesse Atienza for the morning show of the nation, Rice and Shine, Philippines.