Lopez Link KCFI Column - November 2026
By Jal Castino
For 27 years, the Knowledge Channel Foundation, Inc. (KCFI) has remained committed to bringing quality educational content and learning resources closer to Filipino children. From its beginnings on-air to its expanding work on-ground with schools, Child Development Centers (CDCs), and communities, KCFI continues to find new ways to reach more learners, support educators, and create better learning opportunities.
As it celebrates another year of service, KCFI is opening its broadcast anniversary celebration to more people, inviting them to take part in initiatives that turn the milestone into an opportunity to support children's education. Through KaRUNungan 2026, KCFI invites everyone, including their dogs, to run for knowledge through 5K, 10K, and 21K distances. More than a celebration, the fundraising run gives participants an opportunity to turn every stride into a contribution. Registration starts at ₱650, with race kits that include a running shirt, bandana, string bag, and medal.
The celebration also extends through KCFI's May K Tayo Advocacy Shirt Collection, featuring three designs: Mangarap Ka, Bata; Reach More, Teach More; and Knowledge Spark. The shirts carry messages that reflect KCFI's commitment to children, teachers, and learning. They also give wearers another way to show their support for the mission of KCFI and share its advocacy wherever they go. Together, KaRUNungan 2026 and the May K Tayo Advocacy Shirt Collection offer different ways for people to take part in KCFI's mission, whether by running for a cause, wearing a message, or helping spread the word about the importance of quality education.
KCFI invites you take part in its mission for Filipino Children.
Other KCFI News
Marking a milestone in Philippine children’s media, KCFI received multiple honors at the National Council for Children’s Television (NCCT) Child-Friendly Content Awards on October 27 for its work in advancing meaningful and child-friendly media. KCFI President and Co-Founder Rina Lopez was named an NCCT Pioneer of Philippine Children’s Television, while KCFI Vice President and WOW host Edric Calma received the NCCT Child-Friendly Television Champion Award. Its educational shows, MathDali and Wikaharian, were also named Child-Friendly Television Programs. Through its partnership with BEAM, KCFI likewise received the Gold Award in the Child-Friendly Broadcast Television Network category for upholding EVA (Educational, Value-Laden, and Age-Appropriate) standards in children’s media. These honors reinforce KCFI’s commitment to making quality learning accessible to more Filipino children through media that builds knowledge, character, and essential life skills.
KCFI received multiple honors at the NCCT Child-Friendly Content Awards.
80 teachers and school heads from 10 beneficiary schools in Tingloy, Batangas joined KCFI's three-day Learning Effectively Through Enhanced and Evidence-Based Pedagogies (LEEP) Training Program, in partnership with CBS China Bank Savings and the Schools Division Office of Batangas Province. Through hands-on workshops, collaborative lesson planning, instructional coaching, and the integration of KCFI video lessons, participants strengthened their skills in designing engaging, inclusive, and learner-centered lessons. Each beneficiary school also received a Knowledge Channel Portable Media Library (KCPML), giving them access to curriculum-based video lessons and multimedia learning resources even without an internet connection.
80 teachers in Tingloy, Batangas joined KCFI’s thre-day LEEP Program with CBS China Bank Savings.
KCFI, together with BPI Foundation (BPIF), held the Knowledge Channel Learning Conference (LearnCon) Digital Entrepreneurship: Building an Entrepreneurial Mindset Through Effective Online Selling on October 17, providing teachers, parents, learners, and aspiring entrepreneurs with practical knowledge and skills to explore opportunities in online business. The session covered key aspects of starting and managing a digital business, from recognizing business opportunities and identifying target customers to setting prices, estimating potential earnings, and developing effective online-selling strategies. Participants also learned the importance of responsible and ethical practices in digital selling, helping them make informed decisions as they navigate online marketplaces and business opportunities. The session also gave registered teacher-participants two Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points.
KCFI and BPIF held the Knowledge Chanel LearnCon on Digital Entrepreneurship.
In cooperation with the Municipality of Morong, KCFI conducted a three-day Knowledge Channel Early Childhood Care and Education (KCare) Infant-Toddler Early Development (ITED) training program on October 26–28, equipping Child Development Workers/Teachers (CDW/Ts) from 14 CDCs in Morong, Rizal with the knowledge and skills to implement the ITED program for parents. The KCare ITED program focuses on teaching CDW/Ts on coaching and guiding parents and caregivers in supporting their infants’ and toddlers’ development, recognizing the important role of responsive caregiving and nurturing relationships in a child’s earliest years. Through the training, CDWs are better equipped to work with families and help create supportive environments where young children can grow and thrive.
CDW/Ts from 14 Children Development Centers in Morong, Rizal took part in the KCare ITED Program.
On November 6, the Rotary Club of Makati West brought learning resources closer to children in Puerto Princesa, Palawan through the turnover of a KCPML to Kamuning Elementary School in Puerto Princesa City. The donation helps bridge gaps in access to quality educational materials, providing teachers and learners with curriculum-aligned video lessons and other offline resources that can enrich classroom instruction.
As KCFI marks 27 years on-air, it celebrates not only the milestones achieved, and the children, educators, and communities reached through the years, but also the opportunities ahead to make a greater difference. The anniversary serves as a renewed call to bring more people into its mission and build stronger partnerships in making quality education more accessible, helping more Filipino children learn, grow, and reach their full potential.
Support the Knowledge Channel Foundation Inc. and its advocacies today by donating through BPI Acct. No. 0201-0409-14 or GCash via QR. Kindly email a copy of the deposit slip to info@knowledgechannel.org for recording purposes. For more details on volunteering or how to donate Knowledge Channel content packages to CDCs and schools, contact Ms. Liberty Reyes, Resource Mobilization Manager, at liberty.reyes@knowledgechannel.org.
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