Manila, Feb. 11 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to expand its Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program (TBTP) through strengthened partnerships with local government units (LGUs), state universities, and partner organizations nationwide.

For 2026, the TBTP is targeting at least 130,000 beneficiaries who will participate in cash-for-work (CFW), cash-for-training, and parenting and learning sessions facilitated by youth beneficiaries.

The program engages the 'Kabataan sa Bagong Pilipinas' - college students from low-income families - who serve as tutors and Youth Development Workers (YDWs), helping elementary learners improve their literacy skills while also supporting parents to become learning partners at home....