DSWD releases PHP12.9M for student tutors in Leyte, Samar, Lanao del Sur
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has released PHP12.92 million for college students who participated in its reading tutorial program in Leyte, Samar, and Lanao del Sur provinces.
A total of 1,512 college students from five campuses received PHP8,550 each as payment for their participation in the Tara, Basa! sessions held from May 19 to June 13.
In addition, DSWD completed cash-for-work payments to 4,713 student beneficiaries in Lanao del Sur from July 8 to 11 at Mindanao State University - Main Campus.
During these sessions, 1,008 college students served as reading tutors for Grade 2 pupils, while another 504 worked as Youth Development Workers to train parents and other community members.
The program benefited at least 11,592 struggling learners, parents, and poor college students by addressing reading challenges and providing financial assistance.
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