DepEd expands TV-based learning through new Knowledge Channel partnership

The Department of Education is bringing back television as a major learning tool, this time with a wider reach and more structure. DepEd has teamed up with Knowledge Channel Foundation Inc. and Solar Learning to softly roll out DepEd TV, a broadcast-based platform designed to support students across the country.

Through this partnership, DepEd TV lessons will be shown on Knowledge Channel’s TV, digital, and offline platforms. Solar Learning will handle the technical side, making sure the programs reach homes through cable, satellite, and digital television. This setup is meant to help learners who still struggle with internet access, especially in remote areas.

Aside from regular TV broadcasts, the initiative includes offline learning options such as school-based TV packages and portable media libraries. These tools allow teachers to use video lessons inside classrooms even without a stable internet connection. Knowledge Channel, owned by ABS-CBN, will also help package and organize lessons so they align closely with the DepEd curriculum.

Education Secretary Sonny Angara said the collaboration supports the government’s goal of improving access to quality education while addressing learning gaps. By delivering structured lessons straight to homes and schools, DepEd hopes to support reading, numeracy, and core subjects, particularly for younger learners.

The soft launch introduces a daily program lineup covering Early Childhood Development up to Grade 10. Lessons are grouped into clear time blocks for major subjects such as English, Filipino, Math, Science, Araling Panlipunan, and MAPEH. Weekend slots will also feature special programs for parents and teachers, focusing on early childhood education.

On the Knowledge Channel side, viewers can expect up to 16 hours of educational programming daily, airing from early morning until late evening. The content will be available on multiple cable providers nationwide, as well as through direct-to-home satellite services like Cignal and Satlite.

DepEd also highlighted how TV-based lessons can help ensure learning continues during class suspensions or emergencies. Students staying in evacuation centers can still follow lessons even when schools are temporarily inaccessible.

The initial rollout will cover Metro Manila and selected provinces in Luzon, with more areas to be added after technical testing and evaluation. DepEd plans to use the soft launch period to fine-tune delivery, assess accessibility, and coordinate with regional offices before announcing a full nationwide rollout.

(via DepEd)