PNU Students and Educators for ASEAN

We are proud to partner with EDUtech Asia 2026, Asia’s largest conference and expo for educators and EdTech providers. Join us from 4–5 November at the Sands Expo, Singapore, for two days of inspiration, innovation, and networking.

With 350+ speakers and 200+ exhibitors, this is the place to explore:
✅ AI-Ready Curriculum Design
✅ Digital Inclusion & Equity
✅ The Evolving Role of Educational Leadership
✅ Practical hands-on workshops

As a valued member of our community, you can secure your spot at an exclusive rate!

🎟 Register here: www.terrapinn.com/EDUtechAsia2026AsTEN
💡 Use Promo Code: ASTENEDU15 for a special discount!

Let’s lead the change in education together. See you in Singapore!

We are proud to partner with EDUtech Asia 2026, Asia’s largest conference and expo for educators and EdTech providers. Join us from 4–5 November at the Sands Expo, Singapore, for two days of inspiration, innovation, and networking.

With 350+ speakers and 200+ exhibitors, this is the place to explore:
✅ AI-Ready Curriculum Design
✅ Digital Inclusion & Equity
✅ The Evolving Role of Educational Leadership
✅ Practical hands-on workshops

As a valued member of our community, you can secure your spot at an exclusive rate!

🎟 Register here: www.terrapinn.com/EDUtechAsia2026AsTEN
💡 Use Promo Code: ASTENEDU15 for a special discount!

Let’s lead the change in education together. See you in Singapore!

𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝘿𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙢𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮: 𝙇𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨 ✨

Congratulations to our teachers who successfully passed the March 2026 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LPT)!

Your hard work, sacrifices, and dedication have finally paid off. This achievement reflects your passion for teaching and commitment to becoming educators who will inspire and make a difference.

Your PNU-SEA family is proud to celebrate this milestone with you. May you continue to lead with purpose, teach with passion, and inspire future generations.

🖼️: Jan Alexis Castillo
✍️: Sieghfred Van Bernaldez

𝙃𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝘽𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙙𝙖𝙮, 𝙎𝙞𝙧 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙤! 🥳🎊

Your guidance is a shining light, and your support a source of strength. From PNU-SEA family, you’re not only a leader but also the heart and inspiration that unites us. 💙

Thank you for being our guide, mentor, and family. We wish you joy, success, and wonderful moments in the year ahead!

𝗔𝘀𝗧𝗘𝗡 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗡 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗯𝘂

Representatives of the AsTEN Secretariat, Mr. Zairuss Harold Lacorte, and the ACTED Secretariat, Mr. Lex Cedric Aquino, attended the ASEAN Community Town Hall on May 8, 2026, at the Monte Carlo Ballroom, The Moévenpick Hotel Cebu. The event gathered regional stakeholders, experts, and representatives to discuss key issues affecting ASEAN and to strengthen dialogue on community building, regional cooperation, and sustainable development.

The event today involved five sessions covering ASEAN’s economic architecture, regional relevance in the changing global order, energy and climate security, food, nutrition, and sustainable growth. AsTEN also presented its booth during the event, highlighting its role in promoting collaboration in teacher education across Southeast Asia. The participation of AsTEN and ACTED provided an opportunity to engage with current ASEAN conversations and explore possible links to future initiatives in education, regional partnership, and community development.

𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗞𝗔𝗞𝗔𝗜𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗔𝗛𝗔𝗬𝗔𝗚 𝗡𝗚 𝗠𝗚𝗔 𝗠𝗔𝗚-𝗔𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗧 𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗔𝗦𝗬𝗢𝗡 𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗟 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗬 - 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗟𝗔 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗔 𝗦𝗔 𝗣𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗞𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗛𝗢𝗞 𝗦𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗣𝗡𝗨-𝗨𝗦𝗖 𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦
Sa kasalukuyan, danas ng mga mag-aaral ng Pamantasang Normal ng Pilipinas – Maynila ang epekto ng mga pandaigdigan at pambansang isyung sosyo-ekonomik at sosyo-politikal. Mula sa pagpapatupad ng work-from-home set-up ng mga opisina tuwing Miyerkules at Sabado bilang hakbang sa conservation of energy hanggang sa pagsasagawa ng isang buong terminong pang-akademiko sa loob lamang ng isang buwan, ramdam ang bigat ng mga hakbang at pagbabagong ito sa akademikong danas ng sangkaestudyantehan. Bagama’t may maayos na layunin ng mga hakbang na ito, malinaw na ang mga mag-aaral ang higit na nakararanas ng represyon mula sa sistemang ‘di buo’t ganap na makaestudyante.
Kabilang sa mga direktang naaapektuhan ang PNU-USC Student Electoral Commission bilang organisasyong namamahala sa halalang pangmag-aaral sa loob ng Pamantasan. Sa kasalukuyang 2026 PNU-USC General Elections, nagkaroon ng mga limitasyon sa pasilidad at kakayahan sa pagsasakatuparan ng mga gawaing panghalalan, na nakaapekto sa partisipasyon ng mga mag-aaral. Sa kabila nito, nananatiling mahalaga ang general elections bilang daluyan ng demokratikong partisipasyon, kung saan ang mga di-gradwadong mag-aaral ang pumipili ng mga kinatawang uupo sa konsehong pangmag-aaral at tatayo sa representasyon ng sangkaesudyantehan. Ang mga lider na ito ang magsisilbing tagapaglingkod at magiging boses ng mga panawagan, hinaing, interes, at adhikain ng mga PNUan.
Hindi lamang sa usaping halalan nararanasan ang mga limitasyong ito. Nananawagan din ang mga mag-aaral hinggil sa limitadong student spaces sa loob ng Pamantasan na sa ngayon ay tila kulang ang mga espasyo na maaaring pagdausan ng pag-aaral, pagpapahinga, at gawaing pang-organisasyong pangmag-aaral. Sa gitna ng kakulangang ito, mahalagang matiyak na mabigyan ang mga estudyante ng espasyo sa loob ng kampus na tunay na nagsisilbi sa ating kapakanan, pagkatuto, at pagkilos.
Sa nakaraang Kalatas Pampamantasan (University Memorandum) Blg. 140 mula sa University President, isinulong ng Komisyon ang panawagan para sa asynchronous na moda upang mabigyan ng sapat na oras ang mga mag-aaral na makilahok sa mga gawaing panghalalan sa ika-08 ng Mayo 2026, ang taunang pagtitipon ng mga mag-aaral para sa isang Miting de Avance. Kaakibat nito ang panawagan sa pagsusulong ng makaestudkyanteng at makatarungang hinga sa akademik, na tumutugon sa kasalukuyang kalagayan ng mga mag-aaral. Sa harap ng pinaikling termino at iba’t ibang hamong panlipunan, mahalagang maisaalang-alang ang kapakanan at kalusugang pangkaisipan ng mga mag-aaral nang hindi isinasantabi ang kalidad ng edukasyon at hindi nahaharangan at naantala ang demokratikong batayang karapatan ng bawat mag-aaral sa partisipasyon, pagpapahayag, at paghahalal.
Kaugnay ng mga isyung nabanggit, 𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗵𝗶𝗸𝗮𝘆𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗡𝗨-𝗨𝗦𝗖 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝗴-𝗮𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗻𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗸𝘁𝗶𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗸𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗵𝗼𝗸 𝘀𝗮 𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁 𝗻𝗮 𝗠𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗲 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗼 𝟴, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗮 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘄 𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗼 𝟭𝟭 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝟭𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲. Sa mga pagkakataong ito, higit na mapaiigting ng masang PNUans ang ating boses at tindig bilang mga tagapangalaga ng demokrasya sa loob ng ating kampus at sa larangan ng edukasyon, at bilang mga mamamayang may aktibo at makabuluhang pakikilahok sa lipunang ating ginagalawan.
𝘒𝘢𝘺𝘢, 𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘕𝘜-𝘜𝘚𝘊 𝘚𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘌𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘬𝘢𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘢 𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘨𝘢 𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘴𝘺𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘨-𝘢𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘕𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘭 𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘴, 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘢 𝘀𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗸𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗸𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘆𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗮 𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁 𝗻𝗮 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗣𝗡𝗨-𝗨𝗦𝗖 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀; 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘢 𝘴𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘭𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘢𝘯 𝘯𝘨 𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘺𝘰 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘢 𝘴𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘨-𝘢𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘢 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘣 𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘴𝘢𝘯; 𝘢𝘵 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘢 𝘴𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘴𝘶𝘴𝘶𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘰 𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘶𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘤𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘤 𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘢 𝘴𝘢 𝘬𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘵 𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘯 𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘬𝘢𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘺𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘩𝘢𝘯.




𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐖𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞!
𝑺𝒆𝒓𝒃𝒊𝒔𝒚𝒐 𝑴𝒖𝒏𝒂, 𝑩𝒂𝒈𝒐 𝑷𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒌𝒊𝒔𝒂𝒎𝒂!

𝗔𝘀𝗧𝗘𝗡 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗡 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸

May 6, 2026 — Representatives from the AsTEN Secretariat, Mr. Zairuss Harold Lacorte, and the ACTED Secretariat, Mr. Lex Cedric Aquino, joined the “ASEAN for the People” lecture led by H.E. Delia Domingo Albert at the University of San Carlos – Downtown Campus in Cebu. The event aimed to discuss ASEAN’s evolution, functions, and growing relevance, highlighting the importance of youth and institutional participation in strengthening regional cooperation.

The lecture underscored ASEAN’s transformation from a security-focused organization into a more integrated and people-centered community. H.E. Albert emphasized the bloc’s foundational principles of consensus, non-interference, and cooperation, while stressing the need for civil society and youth engagement in shaping ASEAN’s future. The participation of AsTEN and ACTED reinforced ongoing efforts to promote awareness and active involvement in regional initiatives.

🌏 𝐖𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐞𝐛𝐮! 🌏

The 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 (𝐀𝐬𝐓𝐄𝐍) is proud to return in the upcoming 𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐍 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 (𝐀𝐅𝐏𝐖) 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 from May 5-8, 2026 continuing its engagement in regional conversations that shape the future of Southeast Asia in Cebu, Philippines. Initiated by the Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI).

This year also marks the introduction of the 𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐍 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 (𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐃) of Philippine Normal University (PNU) as it joins AsTEN in advancing collaboration and dialogue in teacher education across the ASEAN region.

Join and visit our booth at the ASEAN Community Town Hall, a public dialogue held on the sidelines of the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu.

Discussions will cover key regional and global issues, including Geopolitics, Energy & Climate Security, Sustainable Development Goals, Digitalization & MSMEs, and the vision of a People-Centered ASEAN.

📅 Friday, 8 May 2026 | 09:00–17:00 (Cebu Time)
📍 Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu

If you cannot join us in person, you are welcome to participate online. In-person and online tickets are available at aseanforthepeoples.org.

See you in Cebu!

In every season, we are called to reflect on who we trust to lead and serve. This nomination period is an opportunity to recognize individuals who embody integrity, commitment, and a genuine heart for service.

As Students and Educators for ASEAN, we believe that leadership goes beyond titles—it is demonstrated through action, collaboration, and dedication to the community. In this SEAson, we invite you to take part in shaping our future.

May this process guide us in selecting leaders who will not only represent, but truly serve with excellence and purpose.

Nomination Period: April 27 – May 1
Submit your nominations here: https://forms.gle/pSXwJLSBhFifvBEv7

Goodluck, SEAssy!!!

✍️: Tabitha Dacquil
🖼: Ashley Nicole Bonaagua

As we enter this sacred season, we are reminded of the profound meaning of sacrifice, redemption, and boundless love. Holy Week invites us to pause, reflect, and deepen our connection with our faith, journeying alongside the life and teachings that inspire hope and renewal.

May this time bring peace to our hearts, strength to our spirits, and unity to our families. Let us embrace the spirit of repentance and gratitude, looking forward to the joy of resurrection and new beginnings.

✍️: Sieghfred Van Bernaldez
🖼️: Jan Alexis A. Castillo