When classes are suspended because of heavy rains, the habagat, or typhoons, learning doesn’t have to stop.

Filipino students can continue learning from home through DepEd TV powered by Knowledge Channel, which brings curriculum-based educational video lessons to families through free TV.

The initiative was revitalized in line with the Department of Education’s Order No. 014, s. 2026, which provides guidelines for maintaining learning continuity during emergencies. Through its programming, students can continue engaging with lessons even when they are unable to attend classes in person.

Learning Beyond the Classroom

DepEd TV powered by Knowledge Channel offers educational programs aligned with the nationwide curriculum for students from Preschool to Grade 10, as well as lessons for the Alternative Learning System (ALS).

Programs covering different subjects air daily from 6 AM to 11 PM, giving families flexible options for incorporating learning into their day at home.

The lineup includes programs focused on early childhood development, preschool learning, Junior High School subjects, and ALS lessons.

But what makes educational television particularly helpful during class suspensions is that it can turn something many families already have at home (a television) into an additional learning companion.

Lessons Designed With Kids in Mind

The programs are not simply educational videos. Knowledge Channel’s video lessons undergo review by teachers, education specialists, and subject matter experts to help ensure that the content is accurate, age-appropriate, and easy for students to understand.

The foundation also conducts focus group discussions with students to better understand how children respond to the lessons and whether the topics are presented in a way that is engaging and accessible.

Among the programs in the lineup is Wikaharian, which helps young learners develop foundational Filipino reading skills through activities and stories that also incorporate values.

Children can also learn through music with Musikanthan, explore mathematics through MathDali, and practice fundamental English reading skills with Ready, Set, Read, among other programs.

These engaging formats can make it easier for children to continue learning without making home-based lessons feel like a traditional classroom.

A Learning Companion for Filipino Families

DepEd TV powered by Knowledge Channel is a collaborative initiative of Knowledge Channel Foundation, Inc., the Department of Education, and Solar Learning, created to make educational content more accessible to Filipino students, especially during situations that disrupt regular classes.

Families can access the programming nationwide through digital free TV on BEAM Channel 31 and SBN Channel 21, as well as through direct-to-home satellite services including Cignal, GSat, and SatLite.

It is also available through cable services such as SkyCable, SkyTV, and Cablelink, as well as participating cable operators under the Philippine Cable and Telecommunications Association (PCTA).

For families looking for ways to keep children engaged with learning during rainy days and class suspensions, DepEd TV offers another accessible option, right from the comfort of home.

For programming updates, educational video lessons, and other news from Knowledge Channel, visit knowledgechannel.org or follow Knowledge Channel on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, X, and YouTube.