Philippine Normal University

This June, the Philippines marks Judiciary Month, celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Supreme Court. Philippine Normal University, the National Center for Teacher Education, joins the country in honoring the legacy of the Judiciary.

Declared under Presidential Proclamation No. 1265, s. 2026, the observance calls on government agencies, local government units, the private sector, and civil society to support and partake in the commemoration.

Established on June 11, 1901 through Act No. 136 of the Philippine Commission, the Supreme Court has stood as a pillar of justice—first led by Chief Justice Cayetano Arellano.

In line with this milestone year, the Court unveils a series of activities under the theme: “SC: 125 Years of Tradition and Innovation.”

Stay tuned for updates through the official social media channels of the Supreme Court.

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A proud alumna of the Philippine Normal University, and the Vice President of the Philippine Normal University Global Alumni Association (PNUGAA) for Australia and Asia, Dr. Ma Bernadette Andres-Salgarino has built a distinguished, three-decade career centered on a profound and unwavering commitment to equity, racial and social justice, and transformative leadership in education. Her journey from the classrooms of Manila to the highest levels of educational policy in California serves as a powerful testament to her PNU foundation — a legacy beautifully recognized in her selection as a prestigious 2026 PNU Gawad Sulo recipient.

𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘: https://www.pnu.edu.ph/alumni-trailblazer-for-june-2026/

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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 phase conducted online, and the final phase to be held in Dumaguete City later this year.

The program is co-organized by PNU, Centro Escolar University (CEU), De La Salle University Manila (DLSU Manila), Negros Occidental State University, Silliman University, University of the Philippines Manila, and the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB). LEAD-TEI 2026 is funded by the Teacher Education Council (TEC) and co-sponsored by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, and the DAAD-DIES Programme through its Dialogue on Innovative Higher Education Strategies and National Multiplication Strategies initiatives.

𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘: https://www.pnu.edu.ph/pnu-tec-train-tei-academic-leaders-in-partnership-with-germanys-daad-dies/

𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗕. 𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗡𝗨 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗮 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺

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Philippine Normal University (PNU), recognized as the National Center for Teacher Education, recently held its regular second-quarter governance meetings. The Academic Council and the Administrative Council convened on May 28 and May 29, 2026, respectively, to deliberate on institutional policies, academic developments, and operational enhancements.

The Academic Council held its meeting virtually via Zoom on May 28, 2026, centering its generalized agenda on maintaining academic standards and updating educational frameworks. During the session, the council reviewed the endorsement of candidates for graduation and academic awardees for Term 2 of AY 2025-2026 across both the Manila and Visayas campuses. Discussions on curricular innovations featured proposals for new educational offerings, alongside structural changes to the National Service Training Program (NSTP) class formats.

Furthermore, the council deliberated on faculty workload guidelines. The agenda also covered academic and research policy updates, including amendments to guidelines for best theses and dissertations, revisions to the academic catalogue, and a proposed academic component for the university's Intellectual Property Policy. Additionally, a proposal for a special conferment of an Honoris Causa degree was likewise discussed.

Following the academic deliberations, the 67th PNU Administrative Council met via a blended modality on May 29, 2026. After the oath-taking of new council members, the body tackled an agenda heavily focused on institutional management and staff support. A primary focus was employee welfare, highlighted by the introduction of a PNU Wellness Leave Policy and revised incentives for distinguished researchers, outstanding research outputs, and faculty publications in high-impact journals.

The council also prioritized research and innovation infrastructure by discussing the establishment of an Innovation and Technology Support Office (ITSO), updates to research ethics review fees, and a revised university-wide Intellectual Property Policy. To ensure seamless operational and administrative upgrades, members reviewed a comprehensive University Communication Plan, updated coding guidelines, and various ISO-approved procedures across multiple offices. The meeting also addressed concerns on student and institutional support systems.

Section 10 of Republic Act 8292, otherwise known as the Higher Education Modernization Act of 1997, stipulates that the Academic Council shall “review and recommend the curricular offerings and rules of discipline of the University subject to the appropriate action of the Board of Regents.”

The said law likewise stipulates that the Administrative Council is tasked with reviewing and recommending to the Board of Regents “policies governing the administration, management, and development planning of the University or College for appropriate action.”

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