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The two radio stations (DWHP - iFM 99.5 Laoag) and Magik FM Vigan has started announcing our radio plugs for Reading Festival! Remember, each time you make a donation (no minimum amount required), you help give books to poor children in the Philippines and promote their chances of getting a better life! Roll on!

Prizes in the form of 3 balikbayan boxes of books has been received today from one of the Partners of Reading Festival- Move on Philippines . Likewise, Mart1 has expressed interest in joining us in this worthy cause.

Reading Festival, an interpretative reading competition among elementary (Grade 1 – Grade 6) and High School (First-Fourth year) in per level basis kicks off October 23 in Laoag City Auditorium. It is a half-day event that will focus on public schools with special consideration for children from marginalized families. 10 winners will be declared per area and date for a total of 30 winners in all. The contest will be featuring Goin’ Bulilit Kids and other entertainers with the following dates and venues: October 23 – Laoag City Auditorium ; October 24 – Heritage Resort Caoayan (Metro Vigan); October 25 – SM City Rosales (Pangasinan). The event objective is to inspire and encourage school children and youth to value reading, education and literacy in order to succeed if not become productive members of society. It is in-line with the Department of Education’s (Dep Ed) read-a-thon (reading) program. Reading is one of the most potent tools to success which has been...