KCFI Celebrates 18th Year with 18 Laguna Schools
Knowledge Channel, the first and only curriculum-based education TV channel in the Philippines, marked it’s 18th broadcast anniversary last December 8 at Sta. Rosa Elementary School Central II. The event highlighted the Foundation’s donation of 18 educational TV packages to all 18 elementary schools in the Department of Education (DepEd) division of Sta. Rosa, Laguna.
The educational TV package included a 48-inch television set, a speaker set, and a Knowledge Channel portable media library.
Employees of Knowledge Channel Foundation Inc. (KCFI) were present in the event and acted as ‘godparents’ in personally turning over an ETV package to a school. These 18 schools are:
Sta. Rosa Elementary School- Central II
Sta. Rosa Elementary School- Central I
Sta. Rosa Elementary School- Central I
Aplaya Elementary School
Balibago ES
Caingin ES
Dila ES
Dita ES
Don Jose ES
Jose Zavalla ES
Labas ES
Macabling ES
Malitlit ES
Pulong Sta. Cruz ES
Sto. Domingo ES
Sinalhan ES
Tagapo ES
Southville ES
LOOK: Photos from the KCFI 18th Anniversary
In the opening remarks of KCFI President Rina Lopez Bautista, she emphasized the importance of partnerships in furthering the mission of the Foundation. “With the support of private institutions, civic organizations, schools and LGUs like Sta. Rosa, KCFI can definitely reach more and teach more learners,” she said.
Dr. Ronaldo Cambel, Principal of Sta. Rosa Elementary School Central II, expressed thanks on behalf of DepEd Sta. Rosa. “Maraming maraming salamat po sa inyo. Talagang totoo, hindi kaya ng DepEd na kami-kami lang. Kailangan may stakeholders na tutulong sa amin.”
Teachers and students also expressed their delight upon receiving their educational TV packages. “It’s a great privilege [to receive Knowledge Channel] and a blessing to us in Sta. Rosa,” said Ma’am Leonor Macalagay, teacher at Sta. Rosa ES Central II.
“Sa ngalan ng lahat ng mag-aarala na naririto, nais ko iparating ang aking tauspusong pasasalamat sa Knowledge Channel Foundation, katuwang ang ating local na gobyerno at DepEd Sta. Rosa, sa paghahandog ng mga TV sets na may direct access sa Knowledge Channel- isang regalong puno ng kasiyahan at karunungan,” said student Jhaira Doblados.
As an added surprise, Knowledge Channel host Marlo Mortel did a live version of Knowledge on the Go and performed a song requested by the audience. Gift bags of assorted breads and products from Gardenia were also given away.
WATCH: Marlo Mortel greets KCFI Happy 18th