In a statement, the NEDA ICC said the project would be funded through a P22.77 billion loan from the government of China while the remaining P3.71 billion will be provided by the government.
It said the project will be implemented by the DepEd and will focus mainly on promotion of the Alternative Learning System (ALS) program.
"Many public schools and out-of-school youths and adults throughout the country can access live and interactive broadcast instruction using satellite-based technology. Users will also be able to get information and communication technology-based instructional packages through the Internet and a dedicated education network," NEDA said.
The NEDA added that satellite-based equipment, computers and other digital equipment will be deployed in public schools covered by the project.
"The public schools will be connected with central training studios where the lectures on mathematics, sciences, English, Filipino,technical-vocational skills, and other subjects will be conducted and recorded as well as broadcast via satellite," NEDA said.
Courseware and educational materials on major subjects will also be developed and made available for free through video streaming services. There will also be transcript downloads on some necessary and significant topics of social relevance and scientific interests.
The facilities will also be used to implement a distance-training program for teachers and other school stockholders, the NEDA said.
"This e-education system will allow interactivity between and among the learners and teachers. It will allow the learners to deal with interesting and high quality lessons and to become well motivated and receptive to ideas presented through television and other multi-media instructions," it added.
The project also opens up to other members of communities so that they can still access the program when the school does not use the facilities, NEDA said.
"This will serve as a form of informal education to improve their functional literacy and their capabilities in using computers and the Internet. These will eventually become tools of learning and creativity that could improve work productivity," it added.
Education Secretary Jesli Lapus had earlier expressed hope that the cyber education program will enable the Philippines to "leap frog" efforts to address the problems besetting the public education sector.