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In 2025, Lopez Holdings Corporation invested a total of P3.375 million in programs directed toward UN SDG (United Nations Sustainable Development Goal) number 4, “to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.”

Knowledge Channel Foundation, Inc. (KCFI)

Knowledge Channel Foundation, Inc. (KCFI) is a non-stock, non-profit organization established in 1999. Its mission is to be a responsible steward and co-creator of transformative learning experiences, particularly in the service of poor and marginalized Filipino children and communities. Through broadcast television and its online and offline platforms, KCFI provides access to curriculum-aligned educational content supporting early childhood care and development, basic education, and non-formal learning. These resources are complemented by training programs for child development workers, teachers, and other education stakeholders.

In 2025, KCFI produced a total of 119 video lessons for early childhood development, basic education, and workforce upskilling. These consisted of 10 episodes of Musikantahan, 17 episodes of Kinder Yes!, 50 episodes of Ready, Set, and Read! for Grades 2 and 3, three episodes of Siklo ng Enerhiya, nine episodes of Gen H, seven episodes of WOW, 10 episodes of AgriKids, two episodes of Estudyantipid, one episode on Robotics and Capacitors, and 10 episodes developed for the Child Development Worker (CDW) Upskilling Program.

To expand access to learning resources, KCFI distributed 98 Knowledge Channel Television (KCTV) units and 170 Knowledge Channel Portable Media Library (KCPML) units to Child Development Centers and public schools nationwide, increasing access to quality learning materials in underserved communities.

A major policy milestone during the year was the enactment of Republic Act 12199, or the Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) System Act, signed into law on May 8, 2025. It was through KCFI president and co-founder Rina Lopez’s initiative that led to the drafting of the bill which eventually became RA 12199 effectively strengthening the government’s early childhood policy and support. KCFI actively contributed to the drafting of the bill and its implementing rules and regulations.

KCFI also implemented several capacity-building initiatives. The six-month Kayang-Kaya Para sa Bata Certificate Program was conducted in Baras, Rizal beginning in July 2025. 49 Child Development Workers (CDWs) completed guided learning sessions and mentoring in preparation for the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) National Certificate III assessment. Participants were provided with KCPML for ECD which has over 500 educational videos, including 10 newly produced ECD-aligned episodes.

KCFI also conducted one rollout of its three-day KCare Training Program for child development workers in Taytay, Rizal, reaching 82 participants from the education, health, and child protection sectors. The program trains on the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Nurturing Care Framework and the ECCD Council’s National Early Learning Framework. Two Learning Effectively through Enhanced and Evidence-Based Pedagogies (LEEP) for Reading Training Programs were implemented in Las Piñas and Misamis Oriental, benefiting 160 teachers and school leaders from 20 schools. In addition, six national online conferences on early childhood development, reading, and mathematics reached more than 54,000 participants, with over 42,000 of them receiving Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points.

KCFI conferred its first Gurong May K Awards, recognizing outstanding educators under two categories: Basic Education for K-12 teachers, and ECCD for child development workers and teachers (CDW/Ts). The awards acknowledge educators as KCFI’s frontline partners in delivering quality learning, from foundational early childhood development to basic education.

KCFI continued to strengthen partnerships with government agencies and sector partners, including the Asia Philanthropy Circle, Department of Education, ECCD Council, Department of the Interior and Local Government, TESDA, and EDCOM II (the 2nd Congressional Committee on Education). The Foundation collaborated with 27 funding partners and entered into multiple agreements supporting content development, training delivery, and broadcast partnerships.

KCFI received 29 local and international awards and recognitions, reflecting the quality and impact of programs. Notable among them is being the National Winner for Best Children’s Program (Philippines) at the Asia Academy Creative Awards for Ready, Set, Read! At the national level, KCFI received major recognitions from the KBP Golden Dove Awards for its Wow! And MathDali educational shows, Agora Awards, Anak TV Seal Awards for seven of its shows, and the National Council for Children’s Television, affirming its commitment to child-friendly, high-quality educational content.

KCFI’s accomplishments were made possible through the collective efforts of its employees, partners, and volunteers. It remains committed to strengthening its programs for ECD and education and improving internal efficiencies.

Phil-Asia Assistance Foundation, Inc. (PAAFI)

The Off the Streets, Off to School Scholarship Program continued to change lives by opening doors to education for marginalized Filipino children and youth. PAAFI remained steadfast in its mission to empower young learners through academic support, values formation, and community involvement.

For schoolyear 2025-2026, PAAFI served the needs of 1,324 scholars, with 1,087 of them being sponsored by Philippine International Aid (PIA), PAAFI’s counterpart U.S.-based charitable institution. The scholars were spread throughout 30 partner parishes and public schools, forming a unified network of communities working together to keep children in school. PAAFI has provided a total of 26,217 grants since 1986.

PAAFI serves students from elementary to college, including those who are preparing to graduate.  Scholars belong to various educational levels, and partner parishes and schools serve as crucial points of coordination and support.

Oscar M. Lopez Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Management Foundation (OML Center)

Advancing its mission to co-develop actionable knowledge, the OML Center continued to strengthen the relevance of its work among its identified communities of practice. Across its programs, the Center supported the production of policy-relevant climate information, expanded multi-stakeholder networks and translated complex climate science into accessible tools and knowledge products that inform decision-making and climate action.

In 2025, the Center further enhanced the Philippine Climate Change Assessment (PhilCCA) Reports Cycle 2 and continued to promote the dissemination of its findings and recommendations. To make the reports more accessible to wider audiences, the Center released a series of fact sheets that distilled key insights into clear and actionable messages. To strengthen engagement and uptake, the Center also conducted briefings to the media and held its inaugural Climate Actors’ Forum & Exchange (CAFE). The event convened stakeholders from across climate science, adaptation, policy and action, enabling cross-sector dialogue on developments in climate research while identifying knowledge gaps and priorities for action.

Building on its commitment to translate its research into practical tools, the Center launched SEAnariosPH, an interactive visualization platform designed to help policymakers and decision-makers integrate sea level rise information into local adaptation planning and actions. To further its sea level project, Vulnerability and Impact Assessment workshops were conducted in the cities of Manila, Cebu and Cagayan de Oro to ground findings and understand the lived experiences of these coastal communities.

Through the Mga Kwento ng Klima (MKK) Roadshows, the Center continued to advance its belief in the power of localized storytelling to communicate climate knowledge. Curated screenings of climate short films and facilitated discussions were held in Bacolod, Cebu and Cagayan De Oro. These roadshows strengthened climate awareness, enabled dialogue grounded in local contexts, and fostered networks of climate advocates, storytellers, and community stakeholders.

Drawing from its Project SIGND (Climate Resilience of the Deaf: Signs for Inclusive Governance and Development) and in partnership with LGFI, the Center organized a Toolkit Training on Deaf Awareness and Basic Filipino Sign Language for select Lopez Group CSR and HR practitioners. It was also through Project SIGND that the Center received the award for Most Outstanding CSR Project in Disaster Resilience during the CSR Guild Awards of the League of Corporate Foundations.

Throughout the year, the Center observed the increasing relevance of its programs and projects across a wide spectrum of audiences, which has paved the way for exciting opportunities and partnerships ahead.