DepEd TV

DepEd TV is a Philippine educational television programming service block of the Department of Education (DepEd) with the assistance of the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO). It was launched on August 11, 2020 and began its test broadcast, but following the postponement of the starting date of classes, the block is suspended to October 5, 2020.[1][2]

DepEd TV
Network
LaunchedAugust 11, 2020 (2020-08-11) (test broadcast)
October 5, 2020 (2020-10-05) (official launch)
Country of originPhilippines
OwnerDepartment of Education
FormatEducation
Running time12 hours/720 minutes (7:00 am to 7:00 pm); Monday to Saturday
Availability
Terrestrial
Available on most regional TV stations in the PhilippinesCheck local listings for channel assignments
GMA AffordaboxChannel 7
Cable
Available on most PCTA-member cable providers in the PhilippinesCheck local listings for channel assignments
Satellite
CignalChannel 149
SatLiteChannel 189
Streaming media
Cignal PlayWatch Live (Philippines only)

History

The DepEd announced the initialization of educational classes through blended learning in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines. Among many options is to broadcast learning modules on television and radio. The department later tapped state media agency PCOO to assist in producing and airing of lessons and modules.[3]

The service held its test broadcasts from August 11 until 21, 2020 via IBC, Solar Learning and various local/regional stations, but was suspended on the following week after DepEd moved the opening date of its regular classes for the 2020–2021 school year to October 5, 2020.[4]

The service hold its second and final test broadcasts from September 21 until 25, 2020.[5][6]

Networks

Aside from airing on IBC-13 and Solar Learning, DepEd TV also aired its educational programs on other TV channels:[7]

  • GMA Affordabox – 1 terrestrial TV channel
  • Cignal – 2 satellite TV channels
  • G Sat – 1 satellite TV channel
  • Members of the Philippine Cable and Telecommunications Association (PCTA) – 1 to 3 cable channels for each members
  • Planet Cable (d/b/a Streamtech) (Ilocos Norte) – 1 cable channel
  • Gracia Telecommunications (Ilocos Sur) – 1 cable channel
  • Various regional television stations in the Philippines

References
  1. "Test Broadcast of TV Classes Begins; Printing of Modules Ongoing". One News. August 12, 2020.
  2. Magsambol, Bonz (August 11, 2020). "DepEd starts test broadcast of TV episodes for distance learning". Rappler.
  3. Mendez, Christina (July 11, 2020). "PCOO assists DepEd on blended learning materials". The Philippine Star.
  4. Quiñones, Melinda (August 13, 2020). "DepEd tests airing of TV, radio lessons". Philippine Information Agency.
  5. "Test broadcast of DepEd TV lessons successful: official". Philippine News Agency. September 21, 2020. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
  6. "Final test broadcast of DepEd TV lessons underway". Manila Bulletin. September 21, 2020. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
  7. Bernardo, Jaehwa (September 30, 2020). "DepEd tests airing of TV, radio lessons". ABS-CBN News.
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