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
PNU Manila and Campuses secure designation as Centers of Excellence from Teacher Education Council
Three campuses of the Philippine Normal University have been designated as Teacher Education Centers of Excellence by the Teacher Education Council, a selection process that culminated with an announcement made on June 3, 2026, during the First Council Meeting for 2026. PNU Manila, PNU Mindanao, and PNU North Luzon join ten other Teacher Education Institutions continue reading : PNU Manila and Campuses secure designation as Centers of Excellence from Teacher Education Council
PNU, TEC train TEI academic leaders in partnership with Germany’s DAAD DIES
The Leadership Excellence and Development for Teacher Education Institutions (LEAD-TEI) 2026 officially commenced at the Philippine Normal University on June 1, 2026. The executive program brings together future deans, academic leaders, and representatives from teacher education institutions across the country. The program will run in three phases: the initial phase held at PNU, the second continue reading : PNU, TEC train TEI academic leaders in partnership with Germany’s DAAD DIES
PNU launches Professorial Chair on Teaching Innovation, honors alumna Alicia Cayetano-Arce Ignacio
On May 26, 2026, the Philippine Normal University (PNU) launched a trailblazing professorial chair—the first of its kind focused on teaching innovation. Aside from being a pioneering initiative, the professorial chair is aptly named in honor of PNU alumna Alicia Cayetano-Arce Ignacio from the Class of 1917. The Alicia Cayetano-Arce Ignacio Professorial Chair on Teaching continue reading : PNU launches Professorial Chair on Teaching Innovation, honors alumna Alicia Cayetano-Arce Ignacio
PNU kicks off Project MINT to empower NCR Teachers in essential reading skills
The Philippine Normal University (PNU), the National Center for Teacher Education, has officially commenced a 10-day professional development and mentoring program dubbed “MINT through READERS”. The project, which stands for “Mentoring, Inspiring, and Nurturing Teachers through Responsive Education for Advancing Development in Essential Reading Skills,” kicked off on May 25, 2026, at the Manila Science continue reading : PNU kicks off Project MINT to empower NCR Teachers in essential reading skills
PNU attends CAPEU Board Meeting in Thailand, advances regional academic partnerships
Dr. Leah Amor S. Cortez, Vice President for Student Success and Stakeholder Success, and Prof. Bryan C. Dayuta, Director of the Linkages and International Office, represented Philippine Normal University (PNU) at the Consortium of Asia-Pacific Education Universities (CAPEU) Board of Directors Meeting No. 1/2026 and 8th Annual General Meeting (AGM). The events were held on continue reading : PNU attends CAPEU Board Meeting in Thailand, advances regional academic partnerships
PNU advances OFW reintegration, welcomes 194 returning teachers to SPIMS online refresher course
The Philippine Normal University (PNU) formally welcomed 194 returning Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) under Batch 64 of the PNU–Sa ‘Pinas Ikaw ang Ma’am at Sir Online Refresher Course (PNU-SPIMS-ORC) during an orientation program held on April 25, 2026. With the addition of this cohort, the program reached a total of 489 active participants, including 291 continue reading : PNU advances OFW reintegration, welcomes 194 returning teachers to SPIMS online refresher course
WURI 2026
In yet another impressive feat, the Philippine Normal University (PNU) soared to the 126th spot in the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) 2026, marking a significant leap from its 168th placement last year. PNU is among the 500 globally innovative universities recognized in this year’s ranking for exhibiting trailblazing programs and practices. Beyond the continue reading : WURI 2026
LIO Director engages in international collaboration in Belgium and France
The Philippine Normal University (PNU) continues to strengthen its global initiatives following the participation of Prof. Bryan C. Dayuta, Director of the Linkages and International Office, in a series of academic programs across Belgium and France from April 22 to May 2, 2026. Hosted primarily by UCLL University of Applied Sciences in Belgium, the international continue reading : LIO Director engages in international collaboration in Belgium and France
PNU maintains 3-Star Rating under QS Stars
Philippine Normal University (PNU) has successfully maintained its overall 3-star rating under the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Stars Rating System, an accolade the institution first achieved in 2023. According to the recently released QS Stars report, the university earned an overall score of 480 points, securing a rating classified as “good” under the system’s global metrics. continue reading : PNU maintains 3-Star Rating under QS Stars

