The Department of Education (DepEd) Schools Division Office of Pampanga recognized the contributions of Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) to the schools and learners of the province during the 2025 Stakeholders Convergence and Recognition held at Greene Manor Condotel in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga, on November 5, 2025.

Showcasing excellence and innovative spirit, students from the Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering (BSECE) program of Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) proudly participated in the Institute of Electronics Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (IECEP) National Students’ Summit 2025, held at the Marikina Convention Center on October 20 to 22, 2025.

Once again, the Competency Assessment Center of Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) received accreditation from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) following the onsite accreditation inspection held on October 10, 2025.

The inspection aimed to evaluate the university’s readiness and compliance with TESDA’s national competency standards for various qualifications.

To strengthen, promote, and advance academic collaboration in the field of Physical Education (PE), Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U), through its College of Education (COE) and Bachelor of Physical Education (BPEd) department, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU) in a signing ceremony held at the University Hostel on November 7, 2025.

“Gusto natin, lahat ng Honorians walang left behind. ‘Yung lahat sila magkaka-trabaho after they graduate.”

These words from Cristal Rio Manuel, Vocational Placement Coordinator of the Career Services Unit, set the main goal of the Job Fair 2025 Part 2 held at the Dr. Ernesto T. Nicdao Sports Center on November 4.

In preparation for the upcoming ISO 9001:2015 recertification audit, Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) successfully concluded its week-long series of webinar training sessions with a two-day seminar-workshop on risk management held at the University Hostel on November 4–5, 2025.

To enhance the reliability, functionality, and sustainability of information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure, Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U), through its Extension Services Office (ESO) and the College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA), formally sealed a partnership with Bacolor Integrated School (BIS) through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing held at the Multipurpose Hall on November 4, 2025.

In a joint effort to strengthen local governance and empower young leaders, the Sangguniang Kabataan of Barangay San Jose, Floridablanca, Pampanga (San Jose SK) officially entered into a partnership with Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) through the formalization of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), signed at the Multipurpose Hall on November 4, 2025.

Honoring more than a century of academic excellence and public service with pride and gratitude, Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) proudly celebrated its 164th Founding Anniversary on November 4, 2025.

In a move to enhance the knowledge and skills of cooperative members across the region, Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U), through its Training Services Office (TSO), signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) for the implementation of the Masterclass Program on Cooperative Development Management, held at Heroes Hall, City of San Fernando, Pampanga, on October 23, 2025.

The Code-Hearted Foxes from the College of Computing Studies (CCS) at Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) secured the overall first runner-up title at the Regional Assembly on Information Technology (RAITE) 2025, held at the Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology on October 17, 2025.

To help build safer and healthier communities, Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) forged a partnership with the Department of Education – Apalit District (DepEd Apalit) to implement Project PROTECT: Preparedness and Response Optimization through Education, Coordination, and Training, through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing held at the DepEd Apalit District Office in Apalit, Pampanga on October 10, 2025.

To explore potential areas of collaboration, the Development Academy of the Philippines – Graduate School of Public and Development Management (DAP-GSPDM) conducted an exploratory meeting and turnover of its knowledge products on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Futures Thinking with Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U), through its Graduate School (GS), held at the University Hostel on October 21, 2025.

To evaluate the effectiveness of community extension projects through impact assessment, Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U), through its College of Computing Studies (CCS), strengthened its collaboration with Tarlac State University (TSU) through the virtual signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) held on October 21, 2025, via Zoom Meeting.

As part of its commitment to fostering a safe and secure digital environment, Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U), through its Occupational Safety and Health Office (OSHO), conducted a seminar on promoting digital safety held at the University Hostel on October 16, 2025.

The Civil Service Commission Regional Office III (CSC-ROIII) recognized Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) for attaining Maturity Level 2 under the Enhanced Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence in Human Resource Management (PRIME-HRM) during a courtesy visit held at the University Board Room on October 16, 2025.

Six delegates from Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) visited Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) on October 16, 2025, to gain insights into the University’s policies and guidelines on faculty institutional promotion. The benchmarking activity was held at the University Board Room Extension.

From research to realization!

Student researchers from the College of Industrial Technology (CIT) of Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) bagged the Outstanding Student Creative Research for College (SIBOL) Award, earning a spot in the national level of the competition during the recently concluded Regional Invention Contest and Exhibits (RICE) 2025 – North Luzon Cluster held at the Philippine Science High School – Cagayan Valley Campus in Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya on October 14 to 15, 2025.

As part of its goal to mainstream Gender and Development (GAD) policies, the Department of Budget and Management Region III (DBM R3) visited Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) for a benchmarking activity and the signing of the Statement of Shared Vision and Intent (SSVI) held at the University Board Room on October 13, 2025.

Tradition met innovation as the Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) – College of Hospitality and Tourism Management (CHTM) staged a taste of diversity through the fusion of Kapampangan heirloom dishes with Asian flavors during the Pamaglutu Year 3 held at the University Hostel on October 13, 2025.

Promoting the value and significance of tourism, Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U), through its College of Hospitality and Tourism Management (CHTM), joined the observance of World Tourism Day on October 10, 2025.

Take part, take care, and take charge of your mental health!

Dressed in different shades of blue, Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) joined the nationwide observance of World Mental Health Day by organizing university-wide activities on October 10, 2025.

Pampanga State University officially appointed Hon. Rodolfo P. Mendoza, Jr. as the new Private Sector Representative to its Board of Regents (BOR), taking his oath during the third quarter regular governing board meeting held at the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Central Office on October 9, 2025.

As part of the ongoing collaboration between the two educational institutions, Trat Technical College (TTC) of Trat, Thailand, strengthened its partnership with Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) through an academic and cultural exchange visit, which also included a send-off ceremony for faculty exchange participants, held at the University Hostel on October 9, 2025.