(MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) Citing the dismal performance of Filipino students in global reading, math and science assessment, Cebu Rep. Eduardo Gullas called on DepEd to map out plans to boost the teaching of English in schools. “DepEd should devote more funds to improve the English language skills of all classroom teachers,” Gullas said, adding that poor English reading and comprehension skills have “handicapped the Filipino students in math and science.” In a statement, Tanggol Wika deplored Gullas’ suggestion for DepEd to reinforce English as the sole medium of instruction at all levels of education. It instead urged DepEd to strengthen Filipino as the primary medium of instruction.