Low Literacy Rates in South Palawan

• Palawan has lowest literacy rate in southern Tagalog

•  9 out of 10 Filipino children aged 10 struggle to read simple texts, much worse in rural communities (UNICEF)

Resource Limitations

• Minimal resources in schools

• Most schools also lack dedicated library spaces

Geographic Barriers

• Many children walking 3-5 kilometers each way to school

• During rainy seasons, many miss weeks of class due to impassable roads

Economic Factors

• Educational materials are considered luxury items in rural communities

• Less than 2% of household income typically allocated to learning materials