February, often heralded as the season of love, offers a unique opportunity to explore the deeper essence of affection, extending beyond romantic sentiments to acts of kindness and generosity. At the Knowledge Channel Foundation Inc. (KCFI), this season inspires us to embark on a mission that aligns with what we hold most important: nurturing love, providing care and empowering through education.
Recently, our team at KCFI had the honor of visiting White Cross Orphanage. This visit was a heartfelt tribute to a remarkable soul who embodied the very essence of unconditional love and care—Ma. Consuelo Mercedes Rufino Lopez, affectionately known as “Lola Connie,” my mother. For 38 dedicated years, she devoted herself to the children of White Cross Orphanage, nurturing and guiding them with a mother’s love.
In honoring Lola Connie’s enduring legacy of love and education, we donated a Knowledge Channel TV and a Knowledge Channel Portable Media Library to White Cross Orphanage. These are designed to bring the world of learning to life, combining engaging video content with interactive educational materials tailored to ignite young minds and inspire exploration and discovery. More than educational aids, these provide children bridges to knowledge, fostering curiosity and opening up new horizons for learning.
As I stood before the children, echoing Lola Connie’s legacy in my address—“Sa mga kabataan dito, para sa inyo ito.
Gamitin ninyo ito para matuto, para ma-inspire, mag-explore at para mangarap nang malaki”—I felt an overwhelming sense of connection to our shared mission at KCFI: to unlock the doors of education for every child, no matter their circumstances.
In the month of love, it is important to acknowledge that true love extends beyond familial bonds and romantic gestures. It encompasses the actions and decisions we make to better the lives of others, especially those in need. The donation of educational resources to White Cross Orphanage is our way of spreading love and light through education, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to learn, dream and aspire.
Our mission at KCFI has always been to provide access to quality educational content across the nation. And we are equally focused on reaching children outside the conventional education system, including those in orphanages, hospitals and remote communities. These children, who are often overlooked, are just as deserving of the tools and opportunities to shape their futures.
This February, as we celebrate all forms of love, let us remember that our greatest impact is in uplifting and empowering the young minds around us. I invite you to join us in this mission of spreading love through education. Your support can light up countless lives, fostering a brighter future for our children. In this spirit of giving and support, a donation to the Knowledge Channel Foundation through BPI Acct. No. 0201-0409-14 can be a powerful way to contribute to our cause. Please email a copy of your deposit slip to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for documentation purposes. Discover more about our work and how you can be a part of this enriching journey at knowledgechannel.org.
(Story/Photos by: Rina Lopez)