Still part of PNU’s 33rd Universityhood celebration, the annual University Research Forum (URF) was held on January 22, 2025, at the Geronima T. Pecson Hall. Centered on the research and creative outputs of Sabbatical Leave Program grantees, the URF featured three faculty members from different academic units.

On January 21, 2025, the Philippine Normal University (PNU), through the Student Affairs and Services Office and the University Student Council-Central Student Council, conducted the annual PNU Student Summit. As one of the highlights of the 33rd Universityhood Anniversary Celebration of PNU, the Student Summit 2025 brought together students, faculty, alumni, and other stakeholders for a day filled with learning, camaraderie, and celebration centered on the theme: “ALAB: Mula sa Masa, Tungo sa Matatag na Pamumuno, Dekalidad na Edukasyon, at Pagsulong ng mga Adbokasiyang Mula sa Pusong Nag-aalab.”

As part of the series of activities celebrating the 33rd Universityhood Anniversary of the Philippine Normal University (PNU), 36 faculty and administrative personnel took their oaths of office in their respective positions yesterday, January 20, 2024, at the Geronima T. Pecson Main Auditorium.

Earlier today, January 20, 2025, the PNU community gathered to kickstart the activities in celebration of the institution’s 33rd Universityhood Anniversary. This year’s installment of the annual commemoration banners the theme “Producing Future-Ready Educators: Sustaining Excellence, Transforming the Future of Education.” The opening program, which coincided with the first day of classes for Term 1 of Academic Year 2024–2025, featured various activities participated in by students, faculty members, and administrative employees of the university.

In the pivotal Senate hearing held on January 14, 2025, hosted by the Senate Committee on Civil Service, Government Reorganization, and Professional Regulation, proposed amendments to the Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act (Republic Act No. 7836, as amended by RA 9293) were tackled. To address critical challenges in teacher licensure and professionalization, representatives from various government institutions, educational organizations, and teacher associations were invited as resource persons to share insights on the topic during the hearing. Headlining these institutions were officials from the Philippine Normal University (PNU), the country’s National Center for Teacher Education, and its Research Institute for Teacher Quality (RITQ).

The Philippine Normal University community formally welcomed Dr. Mekasha Kassaye Gobaw from Ethiopia to the university on January 10, 2025. In a simple program held at the Office of the President Conference Room, Dr. Gobaw received an orientation and an overview of the academic culture at PNU.