Manila Bulletin – Abuse at home, dropouts in the classroom

Published Jan 26, 2026 12:05 am  |  Updated Jan 25, 2026 04:25 pm SPEAKING OUT Education has long been hailed as the great equalizer in Philippine society. It is the promise that no matter where a child is born—whether in the crowded alleys of Tondo or the sugar fields of Negros—they can rise above poverty through learning. … Read more