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As part of its broader strategy to address learning loss, the Department of Education (DepEd) has partnered with the Knowledge Channel Foundation Inc. (KCFI) and Solar Pictures, Inc. to revitalize DepEd TV, the flagship educational broadcast platform that proved vital during the pandemic by bringing lessons to millions of Filipino students when classrooms were closed and online access was limited. 

Through a tripartite Memorandum of Agreement, the three institutions committed to advancing 21st-century learning delivery, media integration in classrooms, and content-based pedagogy. Under the partnership, KCFI will supply educational content and materials aligned with DepEd’s curriculum standards, while Solar Pictures will provide a dedicated digital terrestrial television channel for DepEd TV programming. 

Education Secretary Sonny Angara said the move is aligned with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s instruction to make education more responsive, especially since climate disruptions are increasingly affecting school operations across the country.  

“We have communities where learners study in temporary shelters and teachers persevere despite losing their classrooms due to earthquakes or typhoons,” Angara said. “These are the realities of our new normal. It is difficult, but deeply reassuring to know that partners like you continue to stand with us in keeping education going.” 

He stressed that calamities have made it clear that learning continuity cannot depend on in-person classes alone. Programs like DepEd TV complement the Department’s Alternative Delivery Modes (ADM) and Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) initiatives by bringing lessons directly to homes and communities through accessible, non-internet-based platforms. 

Celebrating its 26th broadcast anniversary, KCFI President Rina Lopez said the partnership builds on a long-standing commitment to accessible learning.  

“From early childhood to K–12 and ALS, we remain dedicated to delivering engaging, culturally grounded, and gender-sensitive lessons that make learning stick—supported by data, feedback, and continuous improvement,” Lopez said.  

Wilson Y. Tieng, President and CEO of Solar Pictures, said the company is proud to help strengthen education access. “We look forward to this journey together and to witnessing the impact this collaboration will have on the lives of millions of Filipino students,” he said. 

The partnership is non-exclusive, allowing the agency to collaborate with other content providers that can give high-quality educational content aligned with the DepEd curriculum and standards. 

The revitalized DepEd TV marks a new phase in the Department’s push for inclusive, technology-enabled, and climate-resilient education, ensuring that no learner is left behind—whether in classrooms, evacuation centers, or communities rebuilding after disaster. 

*All Photos from DepEd