Abstract

The primary purpose of this research paper is to determine if there is any significant relationship between the level of media literacy and the level of reading comprehension of Grade 12 HUMSS students from the University of Cabuyao. The respondents of the study are the Grade 12 HUMSS students from the University of Cabuyao for the academic year 2023-2024. It utilized descriptive-correlational design to determine the relationship between the two variables. Using simple random sampling, the respondents were randomly selected. This study used a 30-item adapted media literacy questionnaire and a 30-item adapted reading comprehension test. A four-point Likert scale, weighted mean, scoring system, and Pearson r found that the student respondents have a high level of media literacy but a low level of reading comprehension. In regards to the relationship between these two variables, the results showed a very low but significant relationship. The results of the study led to the creation of an action plan to boost the reading comprehension of the students using different kinds of media.