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KCFI chief calls on cable ops, telcos to help end PH learning crisis

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KCFI president Rina Lopez, with director for operations Edric Calma, talks to the Philippine E-Tech Show 2021 delegatesKCFI president Rina Lopez, with director for operations Edric Calma, talks to the Philippine E-Tech Show 2021 delegatesKnowledge Channel Foundation Inc. (KCFI) president Rina Lopez called on cable and telecoms businesses to help avert the learning crisis in the Philippines.

In a presentation before more than 400 delegates at the Philippine E-Tech Show 2021 of the Philippine Cable and Telecommunications Association (PCTA) in April, Lopez showed how the crisis unfolded after the Philippines ranked lowest among countries that participated in several international education benchmarking tests. She emphasized the growing inequality gap in learning exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The pandemic has made our education system even more fragile. School closures and the economic recession will result in an even deeper learning crisis,” Lopez said. “A majority [of learners] relied on printed modules which is proving to be clunky and not very effective. Some rely on TV and radio. The result is an ever-widening educational divide between the haves and have-nots.”

One such case was that of Jhoemark Rodriguez, a Grade 1 student from Santa Rosa, Laguna which is under the “Basa Bilang” program of KCFI. Rodriguez has been relying on their TV set to catch up on his lessons; for several hours a day, he would watch Knowledge Channel with time shared among his cousins who are also in elementary. He is cared for by his ailing grandmother who admitted that printed modules were difficult for them as she could not guide the children.

KCFI has been providing over 2,000 video lessons via TV, online and offline. The foundation believes it can fill the widening gap in education by helping more Filipino families adapt to distance learning through TV, the reason it has partnered with SKY to reach more schools and households. According to Lopez, PCTA plays an integral part in this intervention with over 90% of its members already carrying Knowledge Channel in their respective service areas.

“The children, the parents and the teachers in your community need your help, first of all to carry the Knowledge Channel in your system and promote it all the time to the children, their parents and the teachers. I can’t stress that enough,” the KCFI president said.

To date, over 750,000 cableconnected households nationwide have access to Knowledge Channel. Last year, the channel’s reach was drastically reduced after the denial of ABS-CBN’s franchise application. Lopez appealed to the delegates to promote the educational channel as a way to participate in the distance learning process. She stressed that all of the video lessons are aligned with the adjusted curriculum of the Department of Education.

“As cable TV industry leaders, you are strong influencers in your respective communities. I ask you to call on your business partners, family, relatives and friends to join this movement in solving the education crisis.

Let us solve the Philippine learning crisis as one,” Lopez said.

This year, the three-day PCTA Philippine E-Tech Show was mounted virtually due to economic restrictions caused by the pandemic. Over 30 exhibitors and eight sponsors joined the event co-presented by China Mobile and Globe Business. (Story/Photos by: Michael Ramos)

More Filipinos receive Kapamilya love from ‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’

Published on Thursday, 20 August 2020 | Hits:569

More Filipinos receive Kapamilya love from ‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’

Kapamilya love reached more Filipinos as ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.’s (AFI) “Pantawid ng Pag-ibig: Isang Daan, Isang Pamilya” campaign distributed food packs and ligtas bags outside Metro Manila for those greatly

Mayors express gratitude wellness. to ABS-CBN, AFI

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Local government units (LGUs) found it challenging to quickly provide relief to families affected by the quarantine. That is why several mayors in Metro Manila and nearby provinces have expressed

‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’ gears up for 2nd phase

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‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’ gears up for 2nd phase

As Filipino families continue to struggle with the loss of jobs, ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. (AFI) moves to the second phase of the “Pantawid ng Pagibig” campaign with the aim of

Over 600,000 families to benefit as ‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’ raises P350M

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Over 600,000 families to benefit as ‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’ raises P350M

The “Pantawid ng Pag-ibig” campaign of ABS-CBN and ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. (AFI) has raised P350 million in cash donations and pledges for the benefit of over 600,000 families in Metro

ABS-CBN reaches out to evacuees via ‘Tulong-Tulong sa Taal’

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ABS-CBN reaches out to evacuees via ‘Tulong-Tulong sa Taal’

NO evacuee will be left behind. This is the promise of ABSCBN as it launches the “Tulong-Tulong sa Taal” campaign, which aims to unite the nation in helping Filipinos affected

ABS-CBN Foundation Europe to hold telethon for London Grenfell Tower fire victims

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ABS-CBN Foundation Europe to hold telethon for London Grenfell Tower fire victims

ABS-CBN Foundation Europe CIO joins public and private support for the victims of the massive fire that hit the 24-storey residential London Grenfell Tower in West London on June 14

Donate to Operation Sagip Surigao to help earthquake victims

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Donate to Operation Sagip Surigao to help earthquake victims

A state of calamity has been declared by the Mayor of Surigao City. Relief and rescue operations are underway for the barangays that have been affected.

Bulusan workers turn to backyard farming for steady food supply

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Bulusan workers turn to backyard farming for steady food supply

The Rural Workers Association of San Rafael (RWASR) based in Bulusan, Sorsogon, which runs Nasipit Eco-Agri Farm, has a simple message for their fellow Filipinos: “There is no problem we

‘Ligtas Pilipinas’ helps educate Filipinos on COVID-19

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‘Ligtas Pilipinas’ helps educate Filipinos on COVID-19

ABS-CBN helps arm Filipinos with relevant information to stop the spread of disease through its “Ligtas Pilipinas sa COVID-19” campaign on radio, TV and online.

ABS-CBN delivers protective gear, food to health workers

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ABS-CBN delivers protective gear, food to health workers

HELP came through for health workers in East Avenue Medical Center after ABS-CBN delivered masks and other protective gear and snacks to show support and Kapamilya love to those leading

‘G Diaries’ bags academic excellence awards

Published on Monday, 09 March 2020 | Hits:940

‘G Diaries’ bags academic excellence awards

“Maraming, maraming salamat po sa award na ipinagkaloob ninyo sa amin. Alay namin ito sa kapatid kong si Gina Lopez,” said “G Diaries” host and Bantay Bata 163 executive director

Finally home

Published on Monday, 09 March 2020 | Hits:1001

Finally home

She could hardly contain her joy and excitement when she saw her son walking towards her. She welcomed him with tight hugs and happy tears as a loving mother would

ALKFI renames building in honor of Gina Lopez

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ALKFI renames building in honor of Gina Lopez

ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation Inc. (ALKFI) renamed its building Gina Lopez Building in honor of its late chairperson and founder of ALKFI programs Bantay Bata 163 and Bantay Kalikasan.

Fighting child malnutrition with Alaska Milk

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Fighting child malnutrition with Alaska Milk

ACCORDING to UNICEF, 95 children in the Philippines die every day because of malnutrition. This is one of the reasons Alaska Milk Corporation supports the advocacy of ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya

Bantay Bata, Globe activate #163 helpline for free

Published on Monday, 16 December 2019 | Hits:1469

Bantay Bata, Globe activate #163 helpline for free

IN 2015, Unicef and the Council for the Welfare of Children conducted the National Baseline Study on Violence Against Children in the Philippines, which indicated that eight out of 10

For the Love of Children

Published on Friday, 05 January 2018 | Hits:1482

For the Love of Children

  For the Love of Children For the Love of Children   These children live everyday making ends meet without losing hope that a better future awaits them. Together, let’s keep their hopes alive

New World Hotels & Resorts Hold Run & Raise 2018

Published on Wednesday, 20 December 2017 | Hits:1777

New World Hotels & Resorts Hold Run & Raise 2018

New World Hotels and Resorts gears up for another exciting edition of Run & Raise in 2018. Now on its fourth year, Run & Raise 4 will be held at

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