The Philippine Normal University (PNU), through the Publication Office, spearheaded the three-day National Editors’ Summit held on October 28 to 30, 2025. In this pioneering endeavor, editors from various journals across the Philippines gathered to establish connections and discuss the evolving landscape of Philippine journal publishing.

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.

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.

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.

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.

As part of its commitment to improving teacher education in the Philippines, the Philippine Normal University (PNU), supported by the Teacher Education Council (TEC), is undertaking a major research project titled “Development of a Model of Learning Outcomes Assessment Plan in Teacher Education Programs”. The study aims to develop a comprehensive learning outcomes assessment model that can serve as a national benchmark for evaluating teacher education curricula across the country. The proposed model will encompass frameworks and tools to assess the three core components of teacher education programs: General Education, Professional Education, and Specialization.

To celebrate a significant milestone in their PNU journey, 1,628 scholar-completers of the Linking Standards & Quality Practice (LiSQuP) scholarship program attended the Philippine Normal University’s (PNU) 117th Commencement Exercises on September 9-10, 2025, at the Manila Hotel Tent City. The scholars received notable recognition through graduate and postgraduate certificates and diplomas for their successful achievement in LiSQuP. The program featured the theme, “Hinubog na Kahusayan: Ang Panibagong Landas ng PNU sa Edukasyong Pangguro,” reflecting the historical and transformative contributions of PNU, as the National Center for Teacher Education.

One of the most highly anticipated days for every PNUan once again arrived as the Philippine Normal University proudly held its 117th Commencement Exercises and related activities from September 8 to 10, 2025. The momentous occasion took place at the University Gymnasium and the Tent City, Manila Hotel, bringing together graduates, faculty members, families, and distinguished guests to celebrate the culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and academic excellence.

The Philippine Normal University, the National Center for Teacher Education, conferred the prestigious title of Professor Emeritae on two of its most accomplished faculty members, Dr. Wilma S. Reyes and Dr. Erminda C. Fortes, in a solemn ceremony held on September 2, 2025, at the PNU Gymnasium in Manila.

Bilang isang makabuluhang pagdiriwang ng kahusayan, ang pamayanan ng PNU Timog Luzon sa Lopez, Quezon ay isinagawa ang ika-30 Seremonya ng Pagtatapos kahapon, ika-12 ng Agosto 2025. 144 na mag-aaral sa antas di-gradwado ang ginawaran ng kanilang mga digri. Sa bilang na ito, 53 ang nagkamit ng karangalang Cum laude, 49 naman ang nagkamit ng Magna Cum Laude, at isa ang nakakuha ng karangalang Summa Cum laude.

Iginawad sa 267 na nagsipagtapos mula sa antas di-gradwado at 25 sa antas gradwado ang kani-kanilang mga digri at diploma sa idinaos na ika-52 Seremonya ng Pagtatapos ng PNU Mindanao na isinagawa kahapon, ika-8 ng Agosto 2025 sa Open Grounds ng pamantasan.

Ipinagdiwang ng komunidad ng PNU Visayas ang maluwalhating pagtatapos ng 279 na mag-aaral sa naganap na ika-52 Seremonya ng Pagtatapos na idinaos kahapon, ika-5 ng Agosto 2025, sa Cadiz City Arena, Lungsod ng Cadiz, Negros Occidental. Ang Seremonya ng Pagtatapos ay may temang “Hinubog na Kahusayan: Ang Panibagong Landas ng PNU sa Edukasyong Pangguro”. Sa bilang na ito, 254 ang mula sa antas di-gradwado at 25 naman ang mula sa programang post baccalaureate na Diploma in Environment and Green Technology Education. Mula sa bilang ng mga nagtapos sa antas di-gradwado, 161 ang nagkamit ng karangalang Magna Cum Laude at 71 naman ang Cum Laude.

Idinaos ng Pamantasang Normal ng Pilipinas – Hilagang Luzon ang ika-49 nitong Seremonya ng Pagtatapos noong nakaraang Sabado, ika-2 ng Agosto, 2025 sa Pampamantasang Gymnasium. Sa nasabing programa ay pormal na iginawad sa 235 na nagsipagtapos sa antas di-gradwado ang kani-kanilang mga digri, kung saan 105 ang cum laude at 54 ang magna cum laude. Sa unang pagkakataon, iginawad din sa lahat ng mga nagsipagtapos sa antas di-gradwado ang Sertipiko sa Pagtuturo sa Pangkatutubong Edukasyong Pangguro. Binigyang pagkilala rin ang labing dalawang (12) indibidwal na nakapagtapos ng programang Diploma sa Pagtuturo sa Pangkatutubong Edukasyong Pangguro. Samantala, 15 rin ang nakapagtapos sa antas gradwado.

In a landmark move to uplift the quality of education for marginalized and non-traditional learners, the Board of Regents of the Philippine Normal University (PNU) officially approved, on July 2, 2025, the offering of the Diploma in Alternative Learning System (ALS).

Recognizing the importance of academic integrity and ethical considerations, the PNU-BOR, during its second quarter regular meeting last July 2, 2025,  approved the university guidelines, endorsed by the Academic Council, on generative AI-assisted authorship in scholarly, scientific, and creative work. The guidelines apply to academic coursework, research, instructional materials, communication, and documentation across academic and administrative functions in the university that apply to the faculty, students, staff, and affiliated researchers.

The final research presentation for the Research Fellows of Ateneo-EDCOM 2 (The Second Congressional Commission on Education) was held on June 25, 2025, at the Ateneo de Manila University School of Law on Rockwell Drive, Makati City. This event provided an opportunity for the scholars involved in the year-long research fellowship to present their findings and recommendations to key education leaders and policymakers, aiming to address the Priority Areas of EDCOM 2. Presentations and discussions sparked conversations on strengthening early childhood learning resources, supporting teaching and learning environments, understanding needs to improve practices in Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and lifelong learning, revisiting teacher education, promoting educational leadership, and streamlining policies across basic and higher education sectors.

As part of the ASEAN Immersion Program, young leaders from Timor-Leste visited the Philippine Normal University (PNU) on June 26, 2025, for a courtesy visit and learning dialogue. The delegation was accompanied by His Excellency Marciano Octavio Garcia da Silva, Ambassador of Timor-Leste to the Philippines.

The North Luzon and South Luzon campuses of Philippine Normal University hosted Dr. Adrian Rodgers, a distinguished visiting professor from The Ohio State University, for a series of academic engagements and knowledge sharing. The activity was organized in line with PNU’s commitment to enhancing international academic collaboration and advancing research capacity across PNU campuses.

As part of its role as the National Center for Teacher Education, the Philippine Normal University co-organized two internationalization and extension engagements with its partner local colleges. Highlighting these endeavors is the significant involvement of PNU’s current visiting professors.

The Philippine Normal University took part in the 19th Meeting of Presidents of the Association of Southeast Asian Teacher Education Network (AsTEN), which was held on June 16, 2025, in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam.

The Times Higher Education has released the 2025 installment of its impact rankings. This worldwide listing of higher education institutions is anchored on the result of the evaluation of performance in implementing programs that contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) of the United Nations (UN). In this iteration of the rankings, the Philippine Normal University has retained its spot at the rank between 1001 and 1500. The country’s National Center for Teacher Education is one of the 2,526 higher education institutions that have participated in this international ranking.

The Philippine Normal University (PNU) continues to lead the way in transformative education, this time on the global stage. In a groundbreaking international extension initiative, PNU brought its expertise to Dili, Timor-Leste, just as the country was officially welcomed as a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), marking a pivotal moment in its development. PNU stood in solidarity with Timor-Leste to support its national education reform agenda, partnering with the Instituto Superior Don Bosco (ISDB) under the Fundação Educacional Salesiana. This strategic collaboration marks PNU’s commitment to educational diplomacy and global citizenship, contributing meaningfully to the development of education systems within the ASEAN region.