Access to books emerged as the primary reason for the decline, with limited awareness of public libraries and constraints like time and distance cited as barriers to visits. @TheManilaTimes

The 2023 National Readership Survey (NRS) shows a notable decline in non-school book readership among Filipino adults and children. @TheManilaTimes

@TheManilaTimes The gates of the Supreme Court main building along Padre Faura now open to the public who wish to witness the announcement of the #Bar2023 results. @TheManilaTimes

@TheManilaTimes Royeca: Recognize informal sector as part of economy @TheManilaTimes

RT @TheManilaTimes: PH prisons nationwide to enforce cashless transactions