The Philippine Normal University (PNU) has reaffirmed its commitment to global sustainability, securing an improved placement in the recently released Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2026. The National Center for Teacher Education placed within the 801–1000 bracket out of 1,603 participating institutions worldwide, up from its previous 1001–1500 placement. A key driver of this climb was PNU’s performance under SDG 4: Quality Education, where it rose to the 401–600 bracket out of 1,335 institutions, reflecting its core mandate as a premier teacher training institution. The university also advanced under SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, moving up to the 1001–1500 tier out of 1,610 institutions.

PNU’s strongest individual showing remains in SDG 5: Gender Equality, placing in the 101–200 bracket out of 1,095 institutions globally, while holding a solid standing in SDG 1: No Poverty at 401–600 out of 931 institutions. The university also expanded its footprint by entering two new categories this year: debuting in the 801–1000 bracket out of 1,254 institutions for SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), and securing a spot in the 601–800 bracket out of 932 institutions for SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities). Together, these gains reflect PNU’s sustained integration of sustainable practices and advocacy into its academic and institutional culture.

This achievement was made possible through the efforts of the Linkages and International Office, led by Director Prof. Bryan C. Dayuta, who coordinated the data-gathering process across campuses to support the institution’s submissions to the THE rankings. The recognition was formally received at the Global Sustainability Development Congress (GSDC) 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia, held from June 22–25, 2026, where Dr. Henelsie Mendoza, Admissions Director, represented PNU on Director Dayuta’s behalf in accepting the THE certificate. Beyond the awarding ceremony, Director Mendoza used the occasion to engage with the event’s exhibit, promoting PNU’s sustainability initiatives to the global academic community.