The Department of Education (DepEd) is set to create a DepEd TV History Channel that will air films and documentaries featuring Philippine and World History to nurture the historical awareness of Filipino learners, teachers, parents and the public.

'The department recognizes the importance and the effectiveness of films and documentaries as learning resources. The creation of the DepEd TV History Channel will make these materials widely accessible to learners and teachers,' Education Secretary Leonor Briones said as quoted in a press release issued on June 23.