Modular and online learning modes are implemented to continue addressing the insufficient learning abilities of K-10 learners.

Education program supervisor, Dr. Lino T. Sanchez, confirmed Calamba's action to focus on reading and literacy programs after an increased reported number of non-readers from Grades 1-7.

De-Graded

Dr. Sanchez reported that 7-8 students per class are still incapable of reading texts despite graduating elementary school where basic skills are taught.

"Ang ginagawa namin dito ay hindi basta-basta, ina-assess muna namin ang mga bata with tests tsaka namin sila binibridge...nakakagulat lang kung paano sila nag graduate ng highschool kung hindi sila marunong bumasa," he claimed.

(What we do here is very important, we first assess the children with tests and then bridge them after...However, it's surprising how they graduate from high school if they can't read")

The supervisor also mentioned that only 6 to 8 out of 10 students are able to read texts in Filipino and English with proper context understanding.

"Naka-monitor at naka-focus kami sa mga results ng assessment para i-align namin yung mga programa," Dr. Sanchez assured.