[B-SIDE Podcast] Can you read this? Understanding PH’s functional illiteracy

“Around 24 million Filipinos aged 10 to 64 are considered functionally illiterate, struggling to comprehend or apply basic reading, writing, and math skills in daily life.

In this episode, UNICEF Philippines education specialist Nicholas “Nicki” M. Tenazas joins us to break down the numbers, explore the root causes, and discuss what can be done to address this pressing issue.‌

Interview by Edg Adrian Eva