With banners raised and spirits high, the Philippine Normal University (PNU) community formally kicks off the festivities commemorating its 34th year as a university on January 19, 2026. Anchored on the theme “From Excellence to Impact: 34 Years of Transforming Teacher Education,” the opening ceremony was held at the PNU grounds and featured a series continue reading : PNU Community ushers in 34th Universityhood Anniversary Celebration, underscores translating excellence to impact
PNU Officials, HR Personnel attend 3rd Public Service Excellence Forum, receive PRIME-HRM Bronze Award
Philippine Normal University officials and personnel attended the 3rd Public Service Excellence Forum held on January 13 to 14, 2026, at the Widus Hotel Clark in Pampanga. Held under the theme “Public Service Reimagined: Building Bridges to a Future-Ready Government,” the forum brought together public servants from various government agencies and featured a series of continue reading : PNU Officials, HR Personnel attend 3rd Public Service Excellence Forum, receive PRIME-HRM Bronze Award
PNU honors Exemplary Service at Natatanging PIPOL 2025 Recognition Ceremony
The Philippine Normal University (PNU) community gathered to celebrate the exemplary contributions of its personnel during the Natatanging PIPOL 2025 recognition ceremony on December 12, 2025. The program underscored the university’s commitment to acknowledging excellence, dedicated service, and passion across its academic and administrative workforce. The ceremony was opened by Dr. Lordinio A. Vergara, Vice continue reading : PNU honors Exemplary Service at Natatanging PIPOL 2025 Recognition Ceremony
PNU formally receives PRIME HRM II recognition
Adding to the prestige of the 6th State of the University Address held on December 12, 2025, was the official presentation of the resolution conferring the Civil Service Commission (CSC) Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence in Human Resource Management (PRIME-HRM) Maturity Level II upon the Philippine Normal University (PNU). The award was personally presented continue reading : PNU formally receives PRIME HRM II recognition
Pres. Tuga delivers 6th State of the University Address, honors individual contributions and collective excellence
His tall order is still clear: work together to make PNU even greater. University President Dr. Bert J. Tuga underscored this during his sixth reporting to the PNU Community, known as the State of the University Address (SOUA), held on December 12, 2025. The annual event gathered faculty members, administrative staff, students, and other valuable continue reading : Pres. Tuga delivers 6th State of the University Address, honors individual contributions and collective excellence
PNU holds HR Summit 2025 in Bacolod City, strengthens PRIME-HRM Systems across Campuses
The Philippine Normal University, through the Human Resource Management and Development Office (HRMDO), successfully held the PNU HR Summit 2025 from November 20 to 22, 2025, in Bacolod City, with PNU Visayas serving as the host campus. Under the theme “RISE HR: Reinforcing Institutional Systems for Excellence in Human Resources,” the three-day summit brought together continue reading : PNU holds HR Summit 2025 in Bacolod City, strengthens PRIME-HRM Systems across Campuses
PNU secures ISO 9001:2015 certification in latest surveillance visit
PNU remains ISO-certified for world-class quality. The Philippine Normal University (PNU) has once again affirmed its commitment to quality and excellence after successfully maintaining its ISO 9001:2015 certification. This was the key finding from the surveillance visit conducted by W3 Solutionz PH on November 14, 2025, at the AV Theater. Following a comprehensive review of continue reading : PNU secures ISO 9001:2015 certification in latest surveillance visit
PNU leaders invited to World Bank Conference on Teacher Preparation and Development in Ethiopia
Philippine teacher education experts and leaders flew to Ethiopia to take part in the Educators Shaping Futures: A Global Knowledge Exchange on Teacher Preparation and Development held on November 3 to 4, 2025, at the headquarters of the UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). Participated in by more than 200 delegates from across the globe, continue reading : PNU leaders invited to World Bank Conference on Teacher Preparation and Development in Ethiopia
PNU inks Understanding with Kotebe University of Education, Ethiopia, forges collaboration in teacher ed, research, and academic exchange
A highlight of the recent official trip of the PNU delegation to Ethiopia is the official signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Kotebe University of Education (KUE) on November 6, 2025. Under the said understanding, PNU, the National Center for Teacher Education of the Philippines, formalizes avenues for collaboration on teacher education, research, continue reading : PNU inks Understanding with Kotebe University of Education, Ethiopia, forges collaboration in teacher ed, research, and academic exchange
PNU joins the ASEAN Higher Education Leadership Forum 2025 in Malaysia
The Philippine Normal University (PNU) participated in the ASEAN Higher Education Leadership Forum (ASHELF) 2025 organized by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia and the Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI), with the leadership of the University of Putra Malaysia (UPM). This forum was held at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) in Malaysia from November continue reading : PNU joins the ASEAN Higher Education Leadership Forum 2025 in Malaysia

