{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/637f3eea1f096f00114a8cf9/6808a6fc6031e0c0b0ab6eea?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Inside the literacy gap: Why fewer Filipinos are reading for fun","description":"<p>This World Book Day, we dive into the Philippines’ growing literacy crisis. According to recent studies, over 90% of Filipino children struggle with basic reading skills. We speak with Gillian Reyes, a registered librarian and project development officer at the National Book Development Board (NBDB), about the state of reading in the country and the efforts to promote a culture of reading at home, in schools, and in communities.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you're a parent, teacher, or book lover, this episode explores how we can all help raise a new generation of Filipino readers.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"PumaPodcast"}