Knowledge Channel Celebrates 23 Years in the Service of the Filipino Children
Founded on June 14, 1999, Knowledge Channel Foundation, Inc. celebrates the 23rd broadcast anniversary of its flagship program, Knowledge Channel. On November 6, 1999, Knowledge Channel aired with the first-ever satellite TV broadcast of its curriculum-based shows. As the first and only on air, online, and offline media tandem in the country focusing on the basic education curriculum, KCFI strives to remain responsible stewards and co-creators of transformative learning experiences through media and technology in the service of the Filipino children.
Twenty-three years after, Knowledge Channel has come a long way from satellite broadcast now strategically on multiple platforms and focus. Upcoming new shows lined up for broadcast such as #ILY1000 hosted by actor Marlo Mortel and actress Mary Joy Apostol, Ready Set Read with Seth Dungca, AgriKids, Wikaharian 2 with Teacher Michelle Agas, Mathdali Grade 1 with celebrity host Robi Domingo, Puno ng Buhay with celebrity hosts MayMay Entrata and Elijah Canlas, Wow with Edric Calma, and Heroes of Zero.
Knowledge Channel’s 17-hr curriculum-aligned programming is available on cable, direct-to-home satellite and DTT, and online through iWantTFC. Video lessons are also available on-demand through KCFI’s official Facebook and Youtube pages. It is also on Kapamilya Channel every Sunday, 7 AM, and A2Z from Monday to Friday, 7 AM.
In celebrating their broadcast anniversary, KCFI conducted a countdown series of Knowledge on the Go (KOTG) Knowledge Channel Edition, an online quiz game featuring trivia and fun facts about the organization. KCh then premiered a special anniversary video featuring their partner teachers and celebrating their dedication to young Filipino learners' education.
Ready, Set, Read! bags a Special Citation in the 44th CMMA Television Category
Another highlight on the day of its anniversary is bagging a Special Citation in the 44th Catholic Mass Media Awards Television Category: Best Children & Youth Program for Ready Set Read, a video lesson series of Knowledge Channel and Security Bank Foundation Inc. aimed at improving learner’s foundation skills in reading in English available here: https://bit.ly/KCH-ReadySetRead .
Following the celebration is a panel discussion participation by Rina Lopez, President and Executive Director of KCFI, in the Rebuild, Reset, Regenerate: Navigating New Frontiers for Asian Philanthropy Event at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Lopez spoke on “Supporting Research Towards Public Good: Regional ECD Research, Knowledge Channel Foundation” in the Asia Philanthropy Circle Panel Discussion aimed at encouraging more collaboration in philanthropy towards greater impact focused on Early Childhood Development (ECD).
Meanwhile, Early Childhood Care and Development Council (ECCD) and Knowledge Channel Foundation, Inc., together with its colleagues from Asia Philanthropy Circle such as Ayala Foundation Inc., Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc., and Zuellig Family Foundation Inc., brings a multi-sectoral collaboration in supporting programs and policies for the Mental Health of Filipino children. This symposium is joined by Senator Risa Hontiveros; Bo Stjerne Thomsen Chair for Learn through Play from LEGO Foundation; Tim Huang and Vo Thi Hien from One Sky Foundation; Dr. Gayatri Kembhavi-Tam and Ester Goh from Center for Evidence and Implementation; and Beverly Lorraine C. Ho, OIC Undersecretary for Public Services Health Team of the Department of Health.
Capping off the month of November is KCFI and Breeze’s EcoProject Year 2: Kilos Kabataan Para sa Kapaligiran School Tour from November 14-25, 2022. It aims to involve students in enjoyable and educational activities that emphasize the value of protecting the environment. The content of this tour is aligned with Q2 W4 Grade 3 Science: Living and Non-Living Things.
Since 1999, KCFI has been at the forefront of efforts to improve Pre-Kindergarten to K-12 education and learning outcomes through the creation of relevant and engaging multimedia learning resources and the delivery of training for the professional development of educators. Help KCFI serve more schools, more students, and more teachers – visit its website (https://www.knowledgechannel.org), send an email at info@knowledgechannel.org, or message via its Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/knowledgechannelfoundation). For more educational materials from Knowledge Channel, follow its social media platforms on Facebook (fb.com/knowledgechannel), Instagram (@knowledge_channel), TikTok, Kumu (@knowledgechannelofficial), and YouTube (youtube.com/knowledgechannelorg).