To address the nation’s reading crisis, the National Book Development Board {NBDB}, through its Readership Development Division {READ}, has organized the Readers Rising! Hackathon, where the youth are invited to pitch their ideas on how to help solve this big problem on readership: How do we rekindle a love of reading for young Filipino adults?

Recent findings from the Functional Literacy, Education, and Mass Media Survey {FLEMMS} conducted by the Philippine Statistical Authority {PSA} in 2024 highlight the urgency of addressing this crisis. The survey showed alarming gaps in literacy rates, especially among young Filipinos.

This hackathon aims to bring fresh, innovative ideas to the table, empowering the Filipino youth to contribute solutions that can help overcome this pressing issue.

The best part is, the winning idea that can help end the reading crisis can earn PHP 60,000 for the creative thinker.