Philippine Normal University
| Pamantasang Normal ng Pilipinas | |
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Former names
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Philippine Normal School (1901–1949) Philippine Normal College (1949–1991) |
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| Motto | Truth. Excellence. Service. |
| Type |
National university Research university |
| Established | 1 September 1901 (115 years and 147 days) |
| President | Dr. Ester B. Ogena |
| Vice-president | Dr. Ma. Antoinette C. Montealegre (VP for Academics) Dr. Wilma S. Reyes (VP for Research, Planning, & Quality Assurance) Dr. Felicia I. Yeban (VP for Finance & Administration) Dr. Rosemarievic V. Diaz (VP for University Relations & Advancement) |
| Location |
Taft Avenue cor. Ayala Blvd. Manila,  Philippines
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| Campus | 5 campuses: Manila Quezon Province Isabela Negros Occidental Agusan del Sur |
| Hymn | O, Alma Mater Ko |
| Colors | Royal Blue and Gold |
| Nickname | Normal |
| Mascot | Inang Pamantasan |
| Affiliations | ASAIHL, SCUAA-NCR, SMEC, AsTEN |
| Website | www |
The Philippine Normal University (PNU) is a public research university in Manila, Philippines established during the early days of American colonial rule. Pursuant to Republic Act No. 9647, it is now funded and operated as a National Center for Teacher Education in the country.
The Philippine Normal University (PNU) was originally established as the Philippine Normal School (PNS) by virtue Act No. 74 of the Philippine Commission. Enacted on 21 January 1901, Act No. 74 mandated for the establishment of a normal and trade school. The Philippine Normal School formally opened on 1 September 1901, as an institution for the training of teachers.
For more than two decades, PNS offered a two-year general secondary education program. It was only in 1928 when it became a junior college offering a two-year program to graduates of secondary schools. When PNS was converted into the Philippine Normal College (PNC) in 1949 through Republic Act No. 416, also known as the PNC Charter, the four-year Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (BSEE) program was introduced. Subsequently, other undergraduate programs ensued, such as the Bachelor of Science in Education (BSE) with specialization in Elementary Education; a BSEE major in Home Economics; and a three-year Combined Home Economics diploma. In 1953, the Graduate School was established. Equipped with a legal mandate, PNC included the Master of Arts (MA) in Education curriculum in the academic program. However, the organization of a full-fledged Graduate School came five years later.
It was only in 1970 when the Bachelor of Science in Education curriculum, offering major and minor subjects, was introduced. The passage of Republic Act No. 6515 in July 1972, which amended Republic Act No. 416, paved the way for the offering and conferment of the Doctor of Education (Ed. D) and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D) degrees and the provision of other academic programs relevant to the in-service training of teachers, school supervisors, administrators, researchers, and other educational specialists and personnel. Curriculum development, revision, adaptation played an important role in ensuring high scholastic standards for the institution.
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