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Filipino retiree turns home into free library

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A retired accountant in Manila builds a lending library at home, inspiring children to read and fostering a love of books.

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  • A retired accountant in Manila created a free library in his garage for the community. 20s
  • The initiative aims to promote reading, especially for those without easy access to books. 27s
  • Studies show a significant number of Filipino children struggle with reading comprehension. 46s
  • Wanlao works with organizations to send books to remote provinces and visits local schools to distribute books. 1m 25s
  • The library provides hope by putting books directly into the hands of eager learners. 2m 0s
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