Vice President for Academics Dr. Marilyn U. Balagtas and Global Citizenship Education (GCED) Cooperation Centre–Philippines Director Dr. Rowena R. Hibanada participated in the Singapore Immersion and Learning Journey. The program, part of the NextGen Leaders Fellowship for Sustainability and Innovation, culminated in the NextGen Leaders Global Dialogue 2026 held on July 17, 2026, at the continue reading : PNU officials champion sustainability and future-ready education at the NextGen Leaders Global Dialogue 2026

The Philippine Normal University (PNU), as the Permanent Secretariat of the Association of Southeast Asian Teacher Education Network (AsTEN), spearheaded and hosted the Workshop on the Development of the ASEAN Studies for Teachers Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) held on 16–17 July 2026 at Lime Resort Manila, Philippines. The workshop brought together representatives from AsTEN continue reading : PNU spearheads workshop for the development of the ASEAN Studies for Teachers MOOC in Manila

On the evening of July 1, 2026, the Philippine Normal University (PNU) warmly welcomed delegates of the Association of Southeast Asian Teacher Education Network (AsTEN), former University presidents, distinguished guests, academic leaders, and partner institutions during the Welcome Dinner and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Signing Ceremony for New AsTEN Members held at the Ramon Hall, continue reading : PNU welcomes AsTEN delegates, celebrates admission of new AsTEN member institutions

The Philippine Normal University successfully hosted the ASEAN Teacher Education Conference (AsTEC) 2026 on 2–3 July 2026 at the Golden Prince Hotel and Suites, Cebu City, with support from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), the Association of Southeast Asian Teacher Education Network (AsTEN), and Cebu Normal University. The event brought together education leaders, policymakers, continue reading : PNU hosts ASEAN Teacher Education Conference 2026 in Cebu City

On July 1, 2026, the Philippine Normal University (PNU), as host institution and Permanent Secretariat of the Association of Southeast Asian Teacher Education Network (AsTEN), successfully hosted the 21st Meeting of Presidents in Cebu City, Philippines, The meeting gathered presidents, rectors, and institutional leaders from AsTEN member institutions across Southeast Asia to discuss strategic initiatives continue reading : PNU hosts 21st AsTEN Meeting of Presidents in Cebu City

Dr. Alfons Jayson O. Pelgone, Associate Dean of the Faculty of Science, Technology, and Mathematics (FSTeM) at the Philippine Normal University (PNU), recently concluded his participation in Part I of the prestigious DIES International Deans’ Course Southeast Asia (IDC SEA) 2026. The intensive executive program took place from June 15 to June 26, 2026, across continue reading : FSTeM Associate Dean Pelgone Participates in International Higher Ed Management Course in Germany

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 continue reading : PNU advances in THE Impact Rankings 2026; Admissions Office represents University in Global Sustainability Congress in Jakarta

Dr. Allen A. Espinosa, Professor of Science Education at the Philippine Normal University (PNU) and Director of the Graduate Research, Creative Endeavors, and Examination Management Office (GRaCEMO), served as an invited speaker at the International Conference on Advances in Chemistry and Chemistry Education (ICoACCE) 2026 held on June 13, 2026 at Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia in continue reading : PNU-GRaCEMO’s Dr. Espinosa delivers invited lecture at International Chemistry Education Conference in Indonesia

As part of the Philippine Normal University’s (PNU) commitment to amplify academic collaboration and promote its advocacies, university officials embarked on international trips to two neighboring ASEAN countries. PNU President Dr. Bert J. Tuga reinforced the university’s commitment to international collaboration and educational innovation during the International Symposium on Educational Development held in Brunei from continue reading : PNU strengthens regional academic collaboration and advocacy; Officials attend separate gatherings in Brunei and Thailand

Thirty-four ASEAN participants of the English Leadership Forum sponsored by the Regional English Language Office (RELO), U.S. Embassy, Manila, and the American English Alumni Association of the Philippines (AEAAP) Inc. visited PNU on June 4, 2026, for benchmarking on English Medium Instruction, curriculum internationalization, and the PQF-AQRF referencing and quality assurance. Leading the visit was continue reading : ASEAN English leaders visit PNU for benchmarking