This study determined the significant effect of the Distance Learning Marungko approach to the Reading Abilities of Grade I pupils in Los Banos Central Elementary School, School Year 2021-2022. The information on related literature and studies were gathered to formulate the objectives of the studies. Specifically, the information is found in books, journals, documents, published and unpublished materials like thesis, journals, and the internet.It sought to answer the following questions: (1) What is the level of Distance Learning Marungko Approach in terms of Frequency of practice; Parents support; and Teachers monitoring? (2) What is the level of student reading abilities with regards to Phonics skills; Fluency; and Comprehension skills? (3) Is there any significant relationship between Distance Learning Marungko Approach and Reading Abilities of the Elementary Graders of Los Banos Central Elementary School? (4) Do the Distance Learning Marungko Approach has significant relationship to the reading abilities of the Elementary Graders of Los Banos Central Elementary School? Findings revealed the following: (1) The level of practice of Distance Learning Marungko Approach in terms of Frequency of practice; Parents support; and Teacher?s monitoring is very high (2) The level of student reading abilities in terms of Pre-test and Posttest with regards to Comprehension Skills as per the pretest was fairly satisfactory. As per the posttest, the results were very satisfactory (3) there was an observed significant difference in the scores of the students in the pre-test and posttest. (4) It was found out that there was no significant relationship between the distance learning Marungko approach and Reading Abilities of the elementary grades of Los Banos Central Elementary School. Thus, the hypothesis: the use of Distance Learning Marungko Approach had no significant relationship to the reading abilities of Grade I pupils in Los Banos Central Elementary school is accepted. Through the findings of this study, the researcher arrived at the following recommendations (1) Students may continue the level of practice in the distance learning wherein they would be able to learn beginning reading through accomplishing the practice exercises included in the Marungko approach package. Following the scheduled reading exercises greatly helps in the development of their reading skills. The continuous exposure to reading materials widens their phonics skills, fluency and reading comprehension skills, (2) The findings of the study would reinforce the statement that Marungko approach is one of the best methods in teaching beginning reading. Teachers are encouraged to use this approach not only to Grade 1 pupils but also to the learners in different Grade levels who are having difficulties in reading, (3) since the study found out that there was an improvement in the reading abilities of the students, the teacher may use the Marungko Approach in Distance learning provided that proper guidance and support from the parents and teachers monitoring are all present, (4) The conduct of other research relevant to this is also encouraged. monitoring, phonics skills, fluency skills and comprehension skills. ___________________________________________________________________________________