MMSU College of Teacher Education

29/05/2026

𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐘 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍:

Culminating the National Commission for Culture and the Arts-funded research project of the MMSU College of Teacher Education titled “𝘾𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙎𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙀𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙁𝙧𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨,” led by Dr. Regie Boy B. Fabro with team members Dr. Imelda L. Najorda, Dr. Nariza T. Tamayo, Ms. Alma C. Asuncion, Ms. Daisy L. Franco, Dr. Jareason C. Fabre, Mr. Christian Jeffrey G. Balintec, Mr. Nathaniel Dave B. Gatchalian, and Prof. Leonardo D. Tejano, the team conducted An Orientation, Seminar, Training, and Workshop with the theme “Indigenous Peoples Education in the Era of Technologies and Distance Education” at Dumalneg National High School on May 25, 26, and 28, 2026.

The activity gathered Dumalneg basic education teachers, Yapayao-Isneg elders, personnel from the Schools Division of Ilocos Norte, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples, and the Local Government Unit of Dumalneg.

This culminating activity comes after a year-long process of developing 𝘼 𝘾𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙎𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙁𝙧𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙋𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙨’ 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙀𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙣 𝙄𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙤𝙨 𝙉𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙚, beginning with a baseline study and continuing through community and stakeholder validation. More than a conclusion, this activity marks the beginning of deeper and more sustained collaboration with the Yapayao-Isneg Indigenous Cultural Communities in Dumalneg, the Local Government Unit of Dumalneg, and other Indigenous Cultural Communities in Ilocos Norte.

The project team expresses its sincere gratitude to the Yapayao-Isneg elders, LGU Dumalneg Sangguniang Bayan ng Dumalneg the Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representative to the Dumalneg Sangguniang Bayan, Hon. Maylin Santos, Dumalneg Municipal Mayor Hon. Francis Raval Espiritu, Jr., the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples-Ilocos Norte Ncip Ilocos Norte, the Schools Division of Ilocos Norte DepEd Tayo Ilocos Norte, Dumalneg National High School headed by Ms. Vanessa B. Aguinaldo, School Principal I, Dumalneg ElemSchool headed by Ms. Jessa Mae Ramirez Dominsil, Head Teacher II, MMSU College of Teacher Education Dean Dr. Ronald Candy S. Lasaten, Mariano Marcos State UniversityPresident Dr. Virgilio Julius P. Manzano, Jr., and all those who, in one way or another, supported and contributed to the meaningful completion of this project and activity.

29/05/2026

𝗠𝗠𝗦𝗨 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝗕𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀

A total of 3,905 candidates for degrees are set to march this Academic Year 2025–2026 during the 48th Commencement Exercises of Mariano Marcos State University at the iconic MMSU Sunken Garden on June 10 and 11, 2026.

For the first time in MMSU history, the University will hold a two-day graduation ceremony, with Development Academy of the Philippines President Dr. Leocadio S. Sebastian and Commission on Higher Education Chairperson Dr. Shirley C. Agrupis serving as Guest Speakers for the historic milestone.

The batch includes 86 graduates from Midyear 2025, 138 from the 1st Semester, AY 2025–2026, and 3,681 from the 2nd Semester, AY 2025–2026.

The entire MMSU community celebrates your success and wishes you greater achievements beyond the University.

Congratulations, Graduands!

27/05/2026

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | PJM to Pre-K2 parents: Education and good values begin at home

By Jeremy Pascual

Addressing parents and guardians of Pre-Kindergarten 2 learners, MMSU President Virgilio Julius P. Manzano Jr. said, “Education and good values begin at home.” This message was delivered by Vice President for Academic Affairs Aris Reynold Cajigal during the 5th Pre-Kindergarten 2 Moving-Up Ceremony held on May 25 at the MMSU-LHS Covered Court.

The event honored 45 young learners marking their first academic achievement as they completed at the MMSU Center for Inclusive Early Childhood Education (CIECE). This was attended by their proud parents, guardians, university officials, faculty members, and guests.

With the theme “Little Steps to SUCCESS Start Here,” the ceremony focused on the important role of early education in the growth and development of children.

Guest speaker Dr. Generose Christy Mateo, Chair of the Department of Microbiology, Parasitology, and Immunology at the MMSU College of Medicine, inspired the children to embrace their curiosity and dreams as the starting points for their future successes.

Drawing parallels to the animated series Bluey, she highlighted how aspirations often sprout from simple moments of wonder and evolve into significant journeys. The event also served to acknowledge the vital contributions of families and educators in shaping the children’s early learning experiences.

The commitment of the MMSU Center for Inclusive Early Childhood Education (CIECE), along with the MMSU College of Teacher Education, led by Dean Ronald Candy Lasaten, was evident in their dedication to nurturing young minds within an inclusive and supportive educational environment.

12/05/2026

We proudly congratulate the 63 new professional teachers of Mariano Marcos State University who passed the March 2026 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LEPT).

Leading the new educators is Mae Rose Len Acoba, a Nursing graduate of MMSU CHS Class of 2008, who ranked 9th nationwide with a rating of 93.40%.

She completed her Professional Education units at the MMSU College of Teacher Education this year.

Although March is not the regular examination period, which is usually held in September, MMSU graduates still delivered an impressive performance. The College of Teacher Education produced 25 passers, the College of Industrial Technology registered 22 passers, and MMSU Batac contributed 8 passers.

Moreover, MMSU CTE, our Center of Excellence in Teacher Education, consistently performed above the national passing rate, recording a 57.14% passing rate in the elementary level compared to the national passing rate of 56.03%, and a 73.53% passing rate in the secondary level compared to the national passing rate of 73.10%.

Our passers are among the 63,377 new professional teachers across the Philippines.

The entire MMSU community, headed by University President Virgilio Julius P. Manzano, Jr., is proud of you!

12/05/2026

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | 𝗠𝗠𝗦𝗨-𝗖𝗧𝗘 𝗞𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗢𝗳𝗳 𝗖𝗕𝗔𝗥 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

The Mariano Marcos State University College of Teacher Education (MMSU-CTE) officially launches Day 1 of the CBAR Expo 2026: Strengthening Teacher Education through Action Research, today - May 12, 2026. Titled the Classroom-Based Action Research (CBAR) Tournament, the first day will serve as a showcase of innovation and research excellence among graduating teaching interns.

The event will open with the recognition of the top three outstanding CBAR studies from each academic program. Following a keynote address on the role of research in professional formation, the tournament will proceed to parallel oral presentation sessions. Teaching interns will present their findings across three thematic clusters: Foundational Pedagogy, Culture and Society, and STEM/Technical-Vocational Education.

These sessions will provide a platform for student-researchers to defend data-driven interventions designed to address real-world instructional challenges encountered during field practice. Under the leadership of Dean Dr. Ronald Candy S. Lasaten and Research Coordinator Prof. Leonardo D. Tejano, with the assistance of the Focal Person of the Field Study and Teaching Internship Office, Dr. Jahnese D. Asuncion -- the day will conclude with the announcement of the Best CBAR per academic program. The selected finalists will advance to the Day 2 Colloquium, reflecting MMSU-CTE’s mission of forming reflective and research-capable future educators.

09/05/2026

Today, we celebrate a very special occasion.

Mariano Marcos State University College of Teacher Education joins the world in honoring all forms of mothers, the first teachers in every home, whose patience, sacrifices, and support lay the foundation of who we become. We recognize not only biological mothers but also adoptive mothers, grandmothers, guardians, single parents, and everyone who takes on the role of nurturing and guiding with love.

We also extend our heartfelt appreciation to our “second mothers,” our teachers, who nurture minds, guide dreams, and stand as pillars of wisdom and compassion within our classrooms. Your dedication goes beyond instruction; you inspire, uplift, and care with motherly love.
To all the incredible mothers and mother figures in our lives, thank you for your boundless love and strength. You are seen, valued, and deeply appreciated, today and always.

Happy Mother’s Day! 🌷

Today, we celebrate the love, warmth, and endless sacrifices of our dear mothers.

To every mother whose light continues to shine through every season of life with their unwavering love,

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆!

𝘈𝘨𝘺𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘬𝘢𝘮𝘪 𝘪𝘵𝘪 𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘴 𝘬𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘯 𝘨𝘪𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘯𝘢 𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘺𝘢𝘵𝘺𝘰.

09/05/2026

05/05/2026

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | MMSU ranks 60th globally in 2026 WURI

By Ian Paul Villanueva

Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) secured 60th place worldwide in the 2026 World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI), marking its highest ranking since entering the list in 2021 and sustaining its position within the Global Top 100 for the second time.

The university improved from 89th in 2025 and 107th in 2024, after previously placing within the 101–200 bracket. With its placement in the 2026 rankings, the university continues to lead Region I state universities and colleges.

Notably, MMSU placed 9th in the world in the AI-Based Teaching and Learning Transformation category, WURI’s new addition to this year’s 24-category framework. The category assessed how well the university integrates AI tools in education to enhance the learning experiences of students.

MMSU also broke into the Global Top 20 in four other areas, namely Social Impact through Knowledge Transfer (Rank 12), Industrial Application (Rank 12), Interdisciplinary, Convergent, and Integrated Research (Rank 14), and Digital and AI Transformation in Strategy and Management (Rank 16).

Across the 17 categories in which MMSU was ranked, the university ranked within the Global Top 100 in all entries, with most rankings in the Top 50. This reflects that MMSU consistently performs strongly above many global peers.

For MMSU President Virgilio Julius P. Manzano, Jr., MMSU’s steady ascent in the WURI rankings reflects how the university has institutionalized many of its best practices that benefit its stakeholders, primarily the students.

“Our steady improvement in these rankings proves that our achievement is not just a one-time success; it demonstrates how we have successfully institutionalized excellence within our frameworks,” said Dr. Manzano. He credited this accomplishment to the strong leadership of MMSU's 7th President and current CHED Chairperson, Dr. Shirley C. Agrupis. “Let this achievement motivate us all to aim higher and continuously enhance the services we provide to our stakeholders,” Dr. Manzano added.

The 2026 WURI Rankings looked at 24 categories spread across three axes: Axis 1: Innovation Targets (For Whom to Innovate?), Axis 2: Innovation Means (How to Innovate?), and Axis 3: Innovation Targets (What to Innovate?).

https://www.mmsu.edu.ph/article/news/3007/mmsu-ranks-60th-globally-in-2026-wuri

28/04/2026

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24/04/2026

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