DepEd TV

Defunct Educational UHF TV channel in the Philippines

  • GMA Network (until June 30, 2022)
  • IBC (until June 4, 2022)
  • BEAM (until June 29, 2022)
  • Solar Learning
  • Various regional free-to-air UHF TV networks
LaunchedAugust 11, 2020; 3 years ago (2020-08-11) (test broadcast)
October 5, 2020; 3 years ago (2020-10-05) (official launch)ClosedJune 30, 2022; 22 months ago (2022-06-30)Country of originPhilippinesOwnerDepartment of EducationFormatEducationRunning time12 hours/720 minutes (7:00 am to 7:00 pm); Monday to Saturday
Television channel
Availability
Terrestrial
Available on most regional TV stations in the PhilippinesCheck local listings for channel assignments
GMA AffordaboxChannel 7 (until June 30, 2022)
BEAM TVAnalog: Broadcast Enterprises and Affiliated Media
DTTV: x.1 on O&O stations
Streaming media
BEAM TVWatch Live
Cignal PlayWatch Live (Philippines only)
YouTubeDepEd TV (selected programs only)

Department of Education Television (known as DepEd TV and capitalized in its logo) was a Philippine educational UHF television channel of the Department of Education (DepEd) with the assistance of the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO). It was launched on August 11, 2020, beginning its test broadcast. Following the postponement of the starting date of classes however, the block was suspended to October 5 of the same year.[1][2]

History

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 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 held its second and final test broadcasts from September 21 to 25, 2020.[5][6]

The service ceased operations on June 30, 2022 during the inauguration of President Bongbong Marcos and in preparation for the return of face-to-face classes. It was replaced with Pinoy Hits by January 2023.

Networks

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

  • GMA DTV – 1 terrestrial TV channel
  • BEAM TV – 1 terrestrial TV channel
  • Cignal – 1 satellite TV channel
  • G Sat – 1 satellite TV channel
  • Sky Cable in Mega Manila – 1 cable TV channel
  • Members of the Philippine Cable and Telecommunications Association (PCTA) – 1 to 3 cable channels for each member
  • Planet Cable (Streamtech) (Ilocos Norte) – 1 cable channel
  • Gracia Telecommunications (Ilocos Sur) – 1 cable channel
  • Various regional UHF television stations in the Philippines
  • DZRM 1278 – Radio simulcast

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.

External links

  • DepEd TV on Facebook Edit this at Wikidata
  • DepEd TV's channel on YouTube
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See also: List of education ministries by country and DepEd TV