Manila, Feb. 28 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has partnered with more schools in Eastern Visayas for the expanded Tara, Basa! (Let's Read) tutoring program meant to aid struggling learners and assist college students in exchange for their tutorial services.

In this city, the DSWD signed an agreement with Leyte Normal University (LNU) and Eastern Visayas State University (EVSU), DSWD regional information officer Jonalyndie Chua said.

"Through this program, education students from EVSU and LNU will serve as tutors for the young learners. In return, DSWD will provide them with modified cash or educational assistance, helping them with expenses like transportation, boarding, and other school-related costs," Chua...