Blurred-Out Skills: Overcoming Reading Boundaries for Job Readiness

The recent PISA 2022 results have again proven the unclear state of job readiness among Filipino learners. The outcome of the reading proficiency test showed that Filipino learners are still struggling with enhancing their academics. This has become a very big rift in the Philippines' path to success as Filipino learners and the government continue to hunt for the quality education they deserve. Speaker Rebonfamil R. Baguio (Assistant Regional Director) said in a press conference, "In my 28 years of DepEd, I could still say that they are struggling, we are struggling". He also mentioned that if all the parents have the time for their children, then all students in the country, are all literate.

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The struggle for quality education continues to drag down the future of young learners. According to Baguio the PISA 2022 showed that below 20% are good readers. This has become a big concern considering how far we are from the ranking making our education extremely low.

Furthermore, He also mentioned that they will use AI in teaching and learning as an aim, we will not use a threat but we will only use this to strengthen the learning between our students. DepEd and the Government are not closing their eyes which will provide control in the use of these tools.

If learners are unable to perform or score higher in the reading proficiency tests and examinations how will they be ready for their future dream jobs? Given that they have not yet fully honed the skills they need let alone reading, the harsh world will crush their dreams. In this competitive world, for Filipino learners to shine they must master the necessary skills to qualify them in society.

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Moreover, in the educational odyssey, the government should support and provide for the needs of the students further guiding them to the path where the success shines upon. Given this, the Government should give them their full priority enabling them to give their full potential.

In the continuous battle for a successful path many young learners are left astray towards the path. Hence, the leaders of the nation must guide them along with the love and care from their families they will be back on track. Unity must be served as the youth the hope of our nation, with the help of their families and the DepEd, together they will give clarity to the "Blurred-out Skills" to provide each and every Filipino their long-awaited dream future.