Study shows girls fare better than boys in schoolPhase III implementation of the Longitudinal Cohort Study on the Filipino Child was launched by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), in partnership with the Australian government, United Nations Children’s Fund, National Economic and Development Authority and University of San Carlos-Office of Population Studies (USC-OPS). MANILA, Philippines — Girls fared better and are more likely to be on track with their schooling than boys, according to a study on Filipino children ahead of International Day of the Girl Child on Oct. 11. The study is a timely reminder of the importance of investing in the health, education and well-being of adolescent girls, UNFPA country representative Dr. Leila Joudane said Tuesday. They pointed out that girls fared better during the first six years of the study. In terms of education, at age 16, girls are more likely to be on track with their schooling than boys (85 percent of girls vs. 75 percent of boys).

Source: Philippine Star October 11, 2023 17:34 UTC