Solar Learning

Solar Learning

Network	Southern Broadcasting Network
Affiliates	DepEd TV (programming feeds) Byers Communications (DTT frequency; Metro Manila)
Headquarters	Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines
Programming
Picture format	480i 16:9 (SDTV)
Ownership
Owner	Solar Entertainment Corporation
Sister channels	SolarFlix Shop TV Solar Sports
History
Launched	August 11, 2020;5 years ago (2020-08-11)
Links
Website	solarlearning.ph
Availability
Terrestrial
Digital (Mega Manila)	Solar Learning 1 (DepEd ALS): Channel 21 (515.143MHz; LCN 21.04)
Analog (Metro Davao)	Solar Learning 1 (DepEd ALS): Channel 7

Solar Learning is a Philippine free-to-air educational UHF television channel which broadcasts as a relay feed of the DepEd TV programming service. It is owned by Solar Entertainment Corporation in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd). ^[1]

The channel is available via DTT broadcast frequencies in Metro Manila: Channel 21 from 8 AM to 11 PM. It previously broadcast on Channel 30, carrying the Central feed from Monday to Saturday, 7 AM to 7 PM.

History

The channel began its test broadcast in around June 2020. It began simulcasting the dry run broadcast of DepEd TV programming from August 11, 2020, until its suspension the following week, and another dry run broadcast from September 21 to 25, 2020. ^{[2] [3]}

On December 8, 2025, Solar Learning started simulcasting select Knowledge Channel programs. This move stems from a three-party memorandum of agreement among Solar Entertainment Corporation (via its subsidiary Solar Pictures Inc.), the Knowledge Channel Foundation Inc., and the Department of Education, aiming to revive DepEd TV and help reduce learning loss while strengthening the resilience of education during disruptions. ^[4]

References

1. Bernardo, Jaehwa (September 30, 2020). "DepEd tests airing of TV, radio lessons". ABS-CBN News.
2. "Test Broadcast of TV Classes Begins; Printing Of Modules Ongoing". One News. August 12, 2020.
3. Magsambol, Bonz (August 11, 2020). "DepEd starts test broadcast of TV episodes for distance learning". Rappler .
4. Untalan, Sherylin (November 6, 2025). "DepEd revives DepEd TV to stem learning loss, boost education continuity". GMA News Online. Retrieved December 9, 2025.