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Three campuses of the Philippine Normal University have been designated as Teacher Education Centers of Excellence by the Teacher Education Council, a selection process that culminated with an announcement made on June 3, 2026, during the First Council Meeting for 2026. PNU Manila, PNU Mindanao, and PNU North Luzon join ten other Teacher Education Institutions that will bear the designation alongside all accompanying privileges, rights, and responsibilities, particularly in connection with elevating the Philippine education system as a whole.

READ MORE: https://www.pnu.edu.ph/pnu-manila-and-campuses-secure-designation-as-centers-of-excellence-from-teacher-education-council/

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𝗣𝗡𝗨 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗮, 𝗣𝗡𝗨 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗼, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗡𝗨 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗟𝘂𝘇𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹.

PNU Manila has been identified as the Top 1 National Center of Excellence, while PNU Mindanao joins the said category. Meanwhile, PNU North Luzon has been identified as a Regional Center of Excellence.

Congratulations to the Philippine Normal University system on this remarkable achievement and your continued dedication to excellence in teacher education!

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This June, the Philippines marks Judiciary Month, celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Supreme Court. Philippine Normal University, the National Center for Teacher Education, joins the country in honoring the legacy of the Judiciary.

Declared under Presidential Proclamation No. 1265, s. 2026, the observance calls on government agencies, local government units, the private sector, and civil society to support and partake in the commemoration.

Established on June 11, 1901 through Act No. 136 of the Philippine Commission, the Supreme Court has stood as a pillar of justice—first led by Chief Justice Cayetano Arellano.

In line with this milestone year, the Court unveils a series of activities under the theme: “SC: 125 Years of Tradition and Innovation.”

Stay tuned for updates through the official social media channels of the Supreme Court.

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A proud alumna of the Philippine Normal University, and the Vice President of the Philippine Normal University Global Alumni Association (PNUGAA) for Australia and Asia, Dr. Ma Bernadette Andres-Salgarino has built a distinguished, three-decade career centered on a profound and unwavering commitment to equity, racial and social justice, and transformative leadership in education. Her journey from the classrooms of Manila to the highest levels of educational policy in California serves as a powerful testament to her PNU foundation — a legacy beautifully recognized in her selection as a prestigious 2026 PNU Gawad Sulo recipient.

𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘: https://www.pnu.edu.ph/alumni-trailblazer-for-june-2026/

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Congratulations, Dr Shirley C. Agrupis on your 1st anniversary as CHED Chairperson!

May God bless you and your plans for the Commission and your vision for higher education in the Philippines!

Celebrating the 365 Days Milestone of Leadership and Achievement of Chairperson Dr. Shirley C. Agrupis

With the goal of making PASUC-NCR member institutions more adept in the use of artificial intelligence and modern technology in instruction and research, the Philippine Normal University, in partnership with Microdata Systems and Management, Inc., conducted an EdTalk earlier today, June 2, 2026. With the theme "Integrating AI in Teaching, Learning, and Research," the seminar brought together representatives from the seven member institutions of PASUC-NCR as they basked in rich discussions on advancing AI adoption in higher education.

The highlight of the program was a series of talks from industry and academic experts. Mr. Sherwin Pelayo, Chairman of the Technical Panel on AI and Data Analytics of the Commission on Higher Education, provided an in-depth discussion on human-AI collaboration and how to reimagine the future of work and creativity in the education sector. Meanwhile, Assistant Professor April Joy Gascon, Acting Director of the EdTech Center of the University of Santo Tomas, shared the UST experience as a case study in synergizing systems for an AI-driven university. Following each speaker's presentation, the audience was given the opportunity to ask questions and share insights related to the topics at hand.

In his opening remarks, Dr. Bert J. Tuga, PNU President and PASUC-NCR Chairperson, urged the participants to explore ways to use AI to strengthen learning and teaching. He described artificial intelligence as a not-so-distant concept that can pave the way for personalized learning. However, Dr. Tuga also reiterated a caveat against becoming too dependent on technology, encouraging the participants to remain critical and ethical.

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The Leadership Excellence and Development for Teacher Education Institutions (LEAD-TEI) 2026 officially commenced at the Philippine Normal University on June 1, 2026. The executive program brings together future deans, academic leaders, and representatives from teacher education institutions across the country. The program will run in three phases: the initial phase held at PNU, the second phase conducted online, and the final phase to be held in Dumaguete City later this year.

The program is co-organized by PNU, Centro Escolar University (CEU), De La Salle University Manila (DLSU Manila), Negros Occidental State University, Silliman University, University of the Philippines Manila, and the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB). LEAD-TEI 2026 is funded by the Teacher Education Council (TEC) and co-sponsored by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, and the DAAD-DIES Programme through its Dialogue on Innovative Higher Education Strategies and National Multiplication Strategies initiatives.

𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘: https://www.pnu.edu.ph/pnu-tec-train-tei-academic-leaders-in-partnership-with-germanys-daad-dies/

𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗕. 𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗡𝗨 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗮 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺

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Philippine Normal University (PNU), recognized as the National Center for Teacher Education, recently held its regular second-quarter governance meetings. The Academic Council and the Administrative Council convened on May 28 and May 29, 2026, respectively, to deliberate on institutional policies, academic developments, and operational enhancements.

The Academic Council held its meeting virtually via Zoom on May 28, 2026, centering its generalized agenda on maintaining academic standards and updating educational frameworks. During the session, the council reviewed the endorsement of candidates for graduation and academic awardees for Term 2 of AY 2025-2026 across both the Manila and Visayas campuses. Discussions on curricular innovations featured proposals for new educational offerings, alongside structural changes to the National Service Training Program (NSTP) class formats.

Furthermore, the council deliberated on faculty workload guidelines. The agenda also covered academic and research policy updates, including amendments to guidelines for best theses and dissertations, revisions to the academic catalogue, and a proposed academic component for the university's Intellectual Property Policy. Additionally, a proposal for a special conferment of an Honoris Causa degree was likewise discussed.

Following the academic deliberations, the 67th PNU Administrative Council met via a blended modality on May 29, 2026. After the oath-taking of new council members, the body tackled an agenda heavily focused on institutional management and staff support. A primary focus was employee welfare, highlighted by the introduction of a PNU Wellness Leave Policy and revised incentives for distinguished researchers, outstanding research outputs, and faculty publications in high-impact journals.

The council also prioritized research and innovation infrastructure by discussing the establishment of an Innovation and Technology Support Office (ITSO), updates to research ethics review fees, and a revised university-wide Intellectual Property Policy. To ensure seamless operational and administrative upgrades, members reviewed a comprehensive University Communication Plan, updated coding guidelines, and various ISO-approved procedures across multiple offices. The meeting also addressed concerns on student and institutional support systems.

Section 10 of Republic Act 8292, otherwise known as the Higher Education Modernization Act of 1997, stipulates that the Academic Council shall “review and recommend the curricular offerings and rules of discipline of the University subject to the appropriate action of the Board of Regents.”

The said law likewise stipulates that the Administrative Council is tasked with reviewing and recommending to the Board of Regents “policies governing the administration, management, and development planning of the University or College for appropriate action.”

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As we usher in the month of June, we, as one community, join in the celebration of Pride Month.

As the National Center for Teacher Education, PNU recognizes the invaluable contributions of the LGBTQ+ community across various sectors of society. Inang Pamantasan will remain committed to being a cradle of inclusivity and support for everyone.



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