DepEd clarifies: 18.9 million Filipinos, not just high school graduates, classified as functionally illiterate

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Contrary to some media reports based on last year’s Functional Literacy, Education, and Mass Media Survey (FLEMMS), the Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday clarified that the 18.9 Filipinos aged 10 to 64 are classified as functionally illiterate, "meaning they can read, write and compute but struggle with comprehension, regardless of their educational attainment.

In addition, the department said it has also piloted the Functional education and Literacy Program, with emphasis on financial education to support ALS learners.

Similarly, the DepEd said its Alternative Learning System has implemented the Basic Literacy Program, which focuses on developing fundamental skills in reading, writing, and numeracy.