Manila, Jan. 15 -- The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday announced that learning will remain accessible despite the effects of natural disasters through the operation of its fully revitalized DepEd TV.

This comes after the agency secured a partnership with the Knowledge Channel Foundation Inc. and Solar Learning to revitalize the broadcast-based learning.

In a statement, DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara said they will utilize the DepEd TV this year to ensure multiple learning options in times of disasters.

"Gagamitin natin ang DepEd TV upang mas maging accessible ang pagkatuto - lalo na sa mga lugar na madalas tatamaan ng bagyo (We will use the DepEd TV to make learning more accessible - especially in areas which are often hit by...