Philippine Normal University

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The present Philippine Normal University was originally the Philippine Normal School (PNS), the first institution of higher learning established during the Philippines' American occupation. Created by Act No. 74 of the Philippine Commission, it gave Filipinos training in teaching science. The PNS formally opened on September 1, 1901, with Mr. Elmer B. Bryan as its first superintendent. Seven other Americans succeeded him before Mr. Manuel Escarilla was the first Filipino superintendent in 1939.
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PNU Library Web OPAC (Destiny Library Manager)combines library circulation, cataloging, searching, reporting, and management into one centrally installed school library software system. The Basic Education Section, formerly known as CTL Library, serves the PNU elementary and high school students in library materials. It is also a place for conducting storytelling sessions for preschool and primary school pupils. It also serves college students who want to use materials for their lesson plans and other course requirements. The library collection consists of books and nonbook materials for children and young adults in various subject areas. The library houses a collection of children's books and other materials given by the Children's Literature Association of the Philippines, Inc. CLAPI is a non-stock, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and developing children's literature and cultivate closer fellowship and cooperation in the Philippines. The Library is located on the first floor adjacent to the Basic Education and Periodical Section. The theses section contains the theses, dissertations, and special projects written by the PNU masteral and doctoral graduate students submitted to PNU. It also houses the special projects, theses, and education dissertations transferred from the DECS library as well as those recently deposited by masters and doctoral graduates from other Philippine Colleges and Universities. This section is located on the second floor, left-wing of the library building.
The Periodical section contains serial sources such as newspapers, magazines, and journals. It also houses other reference sources such as pamphlets, handbooks, annual reports, PNU yearbooks, clippings, and pictures/ posters. The section is located on the second floor, left-wing, as one enters the library building's main door. The stack area contains duplicates of some books, theses, and special projects. It also houses PNU yearbooks, bound and loose issues of periodicals. Old books and books that are seldom borrowed and books that are considered for weeding are also placed in this area. It is located on the fourth floor of the library building adjacent to the Archives section. The library orientation is usually rendered during the first month of the first semester to first-year college students. Necessary information about the library rules, sections, facilities, collections, personnel, and services is shared with the new students. The orientation is held in several sessions at the Audio-Visual Theater or Multimedia Center.
With the signing of the charter, Republic Act No. 416, on June 18, 1949, President Elpidio Quirino, PNS, was converted into the Philippine Normal College, authorized to grant undergraduate and graduate degrees education. Republic Act 6515 mandated the offering of doctorate and other academic programs relevant to the training of teachers. On December 6, 1991, the Philippine Normal College was converted into the Philippine Normal University. Finally, on January 12, 1992, it was elevated into a full-fledged university by President Corazon C. Aquino.Dr. Macario Naval was installed as the president of the college. Dr. Emiliano C. Ramirez succeeded him in 1957, Dr. Gregorio C. Borlaza in 1971, Dr. Bonifacio P. Sibayan in 1972, Dr. Edilberto P. Dagot in 1981, Dr. Gloria G. Salandanan in 1991, Atty. Lilia S. Garcia, in 1998, Dr. Nilo L. Rosas in 2002, Atty. Lutgardo B. Barbo in 2006, and Dr. Ester B. Ogena in 2011.
In recognition of its continued leadership in teacher education, PNU was designated as the National Center for Teacher Education under R.A. 9647 on June 30, 2009. The main campus of the University is in the City of Manila with branches in Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur Alicia, Isabela Cadiz City, Negros Occidental, and Lopez, Quezon.

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