More than 73,000 students and teachers across the Philippines are gaining access to offline multimedia learning tools and practical money management lessons following a multi-region deployment of educational technology packages to public high schools.
Through a partnership between BPI Foundation (BPIF)—the social development arm of the Bank of the Philippine Islands—and Knowledge Channel Foundation, Inc. (KCFI), the FinEd Unboxed School Caravan has delivered Knowledge Channel TV (KCTV) packages to 15 public high schools in underserved communities across Iloilo City, Guimaras, Zamboanga City, Basilan, Cagayan de Oro City, and Misamis Oriental.
An additional five public schools in Rizal Province are scheduled to receive KCTV equipment in November to further broaden the program’s reach.
The nationwide initiative addresses two core educational priorities: improving classroom engagement through curriculum-aligned media and building early financial discipline among Filipino youth. Each turned-over KCTV package contains over 1,500 video lessons and digital resources designed for offline use, allowing educators to enrich instruction regardless of local internet constraints.
Alongside core academic media, the caravan integrates “Estudyantipid,” a specialized learning series designed to teach students foundational financial management. The curriculum covers key daily money topics:
- Saving strategies and practical budgeting
- Responsible spending habits
- Basic concepts of entrepreneurship
- Financial scam awareness and risk identification
“At BPI, we believe financial education is a powerful tool for empowerment. By helping young Filipinos develop practical money management skills early, we can help build a generation that is more responsible, resilient, and prepared for the future,” said BPIF Trustee Catherine Santamaria.
The offline design of the KCTV packages targets educational infrastructure gaps in regional public schools, ensuring uninterrupted access to interactive lessons.
“The turnover of Knowledge Channel TV is more than providing access to curriculum-based video lessons. It is an investment in the future of every learner who will benefit from engaging, interactive, and relevant educational content designed to make learning more effective and meaningful,” said KCFI Vice President Edric Calma.
The initial rollout spans 15 recipient institutions across three primary regional clusters:
- Iloilo and Guimaras: Jordan National High School, Trinidad V. Canja-Sta. Teresa National High School, Iloilo City National High School, Jaro National High School, and Ramon Avancena National High School.
- Zamboanga City and Basilan: Zamboanga City National High School – Main, Ayala National High School, Talon-Talon National High School, Isabela City National High School, and Basilan National High School.
- Cagayan de Oro and Misamis Oriental: Misamis Oriental General Comprehensive High School, Cagayan De Oro National High School, Canitoan National High School, Carmen National High School, and Pedro “Oloy” N. Roa Sr. High School.
BPIF views the integration of financial capability training into public school instruction as a crucial mechanism for long-term economic mobility and household resilience across the country.
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