30/04/2026
JCI Tabaco once again brought hope and opportunity to the shores of Barangay Rawis, San Miguel through โ๐๐๐ฌ๐ ๐ฌ๐ ๐๐๐ง๐ ๐ค๐ ๐๐๐๐ซ ๐", held last April 24, 2026 in partnership with Brgy. Council of Rawis and Tabaco City District Jail represented by JO2 Edsel Collantes, JO1 Joey Barrameda and our Guest Story Reader JO1 Freddie B. Botial .
This meaningful literacy advocacy highlights the importance of bringing education closer to children in island communities. Through storytelling, and interactive learning sessions the initiative continues to nurture young minds and empower families, proving that even across waters, education can reach and transform lives.
The activity was further strengthened by the signing of a ๐๐๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐ฎ๐ฆ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ง๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ง๐ (๐๐๐) between ๐๐๐ ๐ง๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ผ and ๐๐จ๐ง. ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ก๐ฆ๐๐ ๐๐๐ง๐ ๐ ๐จ, Barangay Captain of Rawis, San Miguel and the support of Hon. Arnold Onrubia. This partnership signifies a shared commitment to sustain and expand literacy programs in the community, ensuring that the impact of โBasa sa Bangkaโ goes beyond a single outreach and becomes a long-term movement for education and development in the island.
In the Philippine context, literacy remains a critical priority despite progress. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, about 9 out of 10 Filipinos possess basic literacy, yet only around 7 out of 10 demonstrate functional literacy or deeper comprehension skills . This gap highlights that while many can read and write, not all can fully understand and apply what they readโan issue more pronounced in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas such as island barangays. Studies also show that many Filipino learners struggle with reading proficiency, with only a small percentage achieving expected comprehension levels in school .
These realities underscore the urgency of initiatives like Basa sa Bangka: literacy should not be limited by geography. Even in remote islands, investing in reading programs is essential to equip children with the skills they need to participate in society, pursue opportunities, and build a better future for their communities.