PNU and UPLB ink MOU to strengthen academic and research collaboration
Recognizing the mutual benefits of establishing stronger institutional linkages, the Philippine Normal University (PNU) and the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) have formally entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote academic collaboration and foster mutual understanding between the two universities.
PNU Student Orgs exhibit creativity and ingenuity, kickstart member recruitment in ALAP 2025
The Philippine Normal University (PNU) hosts this year’s edition of ALAP—the university’s highly anticipated student organization fair—on October 8, 2025. It gathers students, organizations, and other stakeholders in a lively celebration of engagement and community. Despite the gloomy weather, the enthusiasm of PNU students lit up the campus as student organizations proudly showcased their advocacies and initiatives, emphasizing the University’s commitment to fostering not only academic excellence but also the holistic development of its learners.
AsTEN Executive Director attends ASEAN for the Peoples Conference in Jakarta
The Philippine Normal University (PNU), in its steadfast commitment to advancing education and fostering international linkages, proudly highlights the participation of one of its faculty members, Assistant Professor John Carlo M. Ramos, AsTEN Executive Director, at the ASEAN for the Peoples Conference 2025 in Jakarta, Indonesia.
PNU celebrates World Teachers’ Day, salutes outstanding faculty members from across campuses
As part of this year’s celebration of World Teachers’ Day with the theme “Recasting teaching as a collaborative profession,” the Philippine Normal University hosted a program on October 8, 2025, at the University Gymnasium, honoring its teachers and professors, celebrating their excellence and dedication to the profession. Students were given the chance to express their gratitude to PNU educators as they were recognized throughout the event.
October 2025 – Mary Ann M. Palencia
Dr. Mary Ann M. Palencia is a distinguished educator, researcher, and community leader with over 22 years of teaching experience across the Philippines and the United States. Hailing from Balingayan, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, she has dedicated her career to making science accessible, engaging, and inclusive—especially for “at-promise” learners in trauma-informed schools.
