CHED recognizes top-performing TEIs through EQUATE Awards; all PNU Campuses hailed as awardees

chedThe Philippine Normal University, together with other teacher education institutions, was formally awarded the Excellence in Quality Assurance in Teacher Education (EQUATE) Award during the recognition program held on April 2, 2025, at the Manila Hotel. A total of 120 higher education institutions offering exemplary teacher education programs were recognized for their commitment to upholding quality standards and nurturing excellent educators for the country. Among these institutions are the five campuses of the National Center for Teacher Education: PNU North Luzon, PNU South Luzon, PNU Visayas, PNU Mindanao, and PNU Manila.

PNU, UNESCO PH hold Geronima Pecson Forum on Women Leadership in Education

unescoAs part of the 2025 National Women’s Month celebration, the Philippine Normal University (PNU), in partnership with the UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines (UNACOM), co-hosted the Geronima T. Pecson Forum on March 25, 2025. Centered on the theme of women’s leadership in education, the forum featured insights from three accomplished women leaders in the education sector: Commission on Higher Education Commissioner Dr. Ethel Agnes P. Valenzuela, Department of Education Assistant Secretary Jocelyn D.R. Andaya, and Centro Escolar University – Malolos Vice President and Dean of Studies Dr. Maria Flordeliza L. Anastacio. The event held special significance as it took place at PNU’s main auditorium, which is named after Senator Geronima T. Pecson, a distinguished PNU alumna and the first woman elected to the Philippine Senate.