08/08/2026
Strengthening Philippine Education, Looking Beyond Borders
Today at Balay Kauswagan, Sagay City, I had the privilege of meeting with the leaders of Philippine Normal University Visayas for meaningful discussions on the 2026 Global Educator’s Field Journal, the PNU National University for Teacher Education (NUTE) Bill, the importance of internationalization in Philippine education, and the future development of the university.
I was joined by 𝘿𝙧. 𝙍𝙖𝙡𝙜𝙚𝙧 𝘿. 𝙅𝙤𝙘𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝙅𝙧., Executive Director and Provost; 𝘿𝙧. 𝙂𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙖 𝘼𝙧𝙡𝙮𝙣 𝙂. 𝙂𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙝𝙤, Dean for Academics & the Hub; 𝘿𝙞𝙧. 𝙅𝙪𝙣𝙚 𝙁𝙖𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙂. 𝙂𝙪𝙢𝙗𝙖𝙣, Director for Administration, Finance & Planning; and 𝘿𝙧. 𝘼𝙧𝙖𝙜𝙤𝙣 𝘼. 𝘿𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙢𝙤 𝙅𝙧., Director for Research, Extension, Quality Assurance and Planning.
I take pride in the institution’s longstanding contribution to Philippine education and in the generations of quality educators and educational leaders it has produced. Their commitment to truth, service, and excellence continues to shape the education sector and inspire future generations.
As we work toward strengthening our education system, we must continue to support our teachers, invest in our institutions, and create opportunities for Filipino educators to grow and excel both locally and internationally.