La Union reading association empowers literacy leaders

Reading is rudimentary to literacy.

“If we don’t read, we will remain slaves of ignorance and nothingness.” This was the throbbing thought that broke the silence of reading advocates of La Union.

Through the years, the Reading Association of the Philippines La Union Chapter has grown and spread its wings. Its aim to improve literacy growing alongside, it has produced empowered leaders of literacy.

Last Jul. 29, the new board of directors met at Rose Bowl Restaurant in Bauang, La Union.

Constancia Elizabeth Bello, founder, and incumbent president Dr. Maria Teresa Bautista presided over the meeting, which revolved around empowering leadership in the pursuit of the goals of the association.

The board of directors elected their top officers, who are supported by competent faculty members of the various prestigious schools of La Union as board members.

Bello reported the status of the organization, noting its accomplishments over the last three years.

Moreover, the new team carefully set a clear picture of the initiatives and directions of the association. These include such activities as The Friendship Day Celebration and Challenge, Creative Literacy Enhancement, Parenting Literacy, Kuwentuhan sa Barangay and the Book Reading Enhancement.