Tara, Basa! tutors in Ilocos receive P1.5-M initial pay
The Department of Social Welfare and Development's (DSWD) 'Tara, Basa!' program in the Ilocos region has provided over PHP1.5 million in initial payments to 122 college students serving as tutors and their parents. The initiative aims to strengthen educational support in disadvantaged areas through tutoring and parenting sessions, empowering low-income families and students.
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