News and information network NET25 makes weekend viewing and content consumption more interesting for children and teens by offering a lineup of shows focusing on young learners and educating them on language and art.
Saturday and Sunday mornings from 9-11am are filled with consecutive episodes of Word Hub, Homework and Art Academy, all geared towards pre-school, grade school and high school-level kids intent on developing communication and creative skills.
Word Hub is a mixed English and Filipino animated program of exceptional quality. In one recent episode, it delved into trash segregation and the need to educate youngsters on proper disposal of plastic and bottle waste. The show also features a “Password of the Day” segment where viewers can guess a chosen word through helpful hints.
Homework is a classroom-type program led by a teacher figure who instructs children on various topics such as knowing directions, enhancing reading and proper nutrition as well as pride in Filipino culture. The show becomes more appealing with the use of puppets which interact with the teacher-host, harking back to old Pinoy and foreign educational programs that feature hand-operated characters to enhance audience interest.
Art Academy uses a distinct computer generated anime-style approach in its teen-focused discussions on art. One episode, for instance, delved into the need for art appreciation to be inclusive. Art, being universal, should not discriminate between gender, age or physical ability. The show presents a more mature discussion of art appreciation compared to the other two, and is geared more towards older children, carrying on discussions in the colloquial Taglish that’s popular among today’s youngsters.
NET25’s choice of educational programs shows it deep commitment to positive youth learning. At the same time, its youth-targeted shows are proudly Filipino-made and highlight Filipino values.
Recognizing that today’s youth are avid Internet users, NET25 regularly posts these shows in its net25.com online portal, and likewise shares YouTube links for easy viewing access. Consistent with its inclusivity advocacy for those without Internet, Word Hub, Homework and Art Academy can also be watched through Digital Free TV Channel 28, Analog Free TV Channel 25 as well as through nationwide cable providers.
