In a monthlong celebration of the nation’s educators, Knowledge Channel Foundation Inc. (KCFI) dedicated its efforts to honoring and empowering teachers and child development workers through awards, training and new collaborations. 
The celebration was highlighted with the awarding of the finalists and winners of the “Gurong May K”: Best Teachers of Knowledge Channel Awards on Sept. 29, 2025.
The initiative recognizes exceptional K-12 teachers and child development workers/teachers (CDW/Ts) who skillfully use Knowledge Channel videos and 21st-century strategies to inspire and engage learners.
The top honors were awarded to Jonathan Mayo of San Pedro National High School in Santo Tomas, Batangas, for the Basic Education (K-10) category and Zarlina Bacado of National Child Development Center Naawan, Misamis Oriental for the Early Childhood Development (ECD) category.
Development (ECD) category. Winners received P50,000 cash, a Knowledge Channel TV (KC TV) package for their school, a trophy and a certificate. Finalists went home with P10,000 cash each and a Knowledge Channel Portable Media Library (KC PML).
Empowering through training and partnerships
KCFI continued to provide professional development opportunities through the “Your Knowledge Matters” online conference, in partnership with City Savings Bank on Sept. 27 and Oct. 4. The two-part series engaged over 8,000 educators, focusing on strengthening reading instruction and enhancing numeracy skills.
The foundation’s commitment to its partners was also recognized as KCFI was honored as an invaluable partner by the Schools Division Office of Marikina City during its “Coffee Break with Partners” event on Sept. 18.
provide comprehensive, holistic training on ECD to key community stakeholders.
KCFI launched “Gen H: Generation Healthy,” a new video lesson series with AIA Philippines, in Naga Central School II on Oct. 8 to empower learners with knowledge on health, well-being and environmental responsibility. The event was graced by Naga City mayor Leni Robredo and representatives from the Schools Division Office of Naga City and the Department of Education.
Bringing learning to more communities
KCFI, with the support of its partners, turned over KC PMLs to Kanawan Integrated School in Bataan through Salesforce, and six schools in Dagupan City received KC TV packages in partnership with Dagupan Electric Corporation.
In celebration of World Tourism Month, KCFI and Energy Development Corporation launched a new episode of its educational travel show, “Wow,” in Kidapawan City on Sept. 30.
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