Affirming its commitment to global excellence, Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) was recognized for its leadership in Internationalization (IZN) and Global Rankings during the Commission on Higher Education Internationalization Champions of Nation-Building and Sustainability (ICONS) Awards 2025 in a ceremony held at the Philippine International Convention Center on December 10, 2025.

Sharing different stories of violence against women and children that she has witnessed in her life, Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Commissioner Dr. Michelle Aguilar-Ong reiterated the real meaning of Orange the World Day (or Orange-It Day) to the participants of the culminating program of the 18-day End Violence Against Women and Children (EVAWC) campaign at the Dr. Ernesto T. Nicdao Sports Center on December 12, 2025.

Four students from the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSInfotech) program of Pampanga State University–Candaba Campus won 8th place in HackForGov 2025 Region 3, held in Malolos City, Bulacan, last December 4, 2025.

Mary Love C. Agustin, a Bachelor of Public Administration student at Pampanga State University, bagged third place in the Resilience Awards for Sustainability and Scalability during the 2023 NOW: Youth SDG Impact Awards held at Hotel St. Ellis in Legazpi City, Albay, on November 28, 2025.

Reaffirming its commitment to strengthen its gender mainstreaming initiatives, Pampanga State University convened Gender and Development (GAD) coordinators for a seminar on the GAD Plan and Budget (GPB), held at the University Hostel on December 5, 2025.

To uphold ethical integrity and promote equity in research practices, Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U), through its Research Management Office (RMO) and Library Services Office (LSO), in collaboration with the Gender and Development Focal Point System (GFPS) Office, conducted an equity-focused seminar for faculty researchers at the University Hostel on December 3, 2025.

After its debut last year in the UI Green Metric World University Rankings (WUR), Pampanga State University made a significant jump in the rankings, placing 478th in the world in the 2025 edition, up from 640th in 2024.

John Paul P. Miranda, a faculty member of Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) Mexico Campus, represented the University in the 9th International Conference on Education and E-Learning (ICEEL) held at Otsuma Women’s University in Tokyo, Japan last November 21 to 23, 2025.

To establish strategic guidelines for improving operational performance and service quality, Tarlac State University (TSU) conducted a benchmarking activity at Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U), held at Café Honorio on December 3, 2025.

Dr. Dolores T. Quiambao, Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) Vice President for Student Affairs and Services (VPSAS) and concurrent Director of the Gender and Development Focal Point System, served as a resource speaker at the “VAWfreePH? Youth Got This!” Youth Forum of the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) in the event held at the SMX Megatrade Hall 2, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City, on November 25, 2025.

Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U), through its Office for International Partnerships and Programs (OIPP), hosted info sessions on Scholarships and Opportunities Abroad for faculty and students held at the University Hostel on December 2, 2025.

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) acknowledged Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) as one of its outstanding partners, citing its exemplary contributions to advancing digital inclusion and embodying the spirit of Digital Bayanihan. The recognition was granted during the DICT Region 3 Stakeholders’ Summit held at Hotel Seoul in Clark, Pampanga on December 2, 2025.

Aiming to foster cultural and educational collaboration, Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with iSpace Cyber Security College (iSPACE) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on December 2, 2025.

To strengthen youth participation in community-based anti-drug initiatives and promote gender equality and inclusivity, the Department of the Interior and Local Government Region III (DILG R3) formalized a partnership with Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U), held at the DILG Conference Hall, Maimpis, City of San Fernando, Pampanga on November 28, 2025.

Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U), through the Research Management Office (RMO), participated in the International Conference on Technology, Social Science, Business, Agriculture, and Fisheries (ICTSSBAF), hosted by Pangasinan State University (PSU), held at the PSU Golden Lion Hotel in Lingayen, Pangasinan, November 24 to 25, 2025.

As part of the annual University Intramurals, Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) organized wellness activities and sports events for its employees, held on November 27 to 28, 2025.

Ensuring active involvement of personnel in both the ceremonial and wellness aspects of the intramurals, employees had the opportunity to choose at least two activities they would like to join.

Jyg Irish T. Paras, a second-year student from the Bachelor of Science in Information Systems (BSIS) program of Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U), emerged as the winner of the Giant Lantern Festival (GLF) 2025 Coffee-Table Book Cover Design Competition.

The Administrative Council of Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U), led by its President, Dr. Enrique Baking, joined by select teaching and non-teaching personnel and stakeholders, finalized the University’s Five-Year Strategic Plan for 2026–2030 and Extension Agenda held in Baguio City last November 19 to 21, 2025.

“We are here to satisfy the requirements of the learners, the regulators, and ‘yung ating mga partners. I-maintain niyo ‘yung system niyo through internal audit.”

In the pursuit of uplifting legal education through accessible learning resources, the Senate Service Chiefs Association (SenateSCA), in coordination with the Office of Senator Manuel “Lito” M. Lapid, turned over books and reading materials to the students of the Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) School of Law (SOL) in a turnover ceremony held at the Administration Building Lobby on November 26, 2025.

Students from the School of Law (SOL) of Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) bagged the 4th Runner-Up title in the national 2025 Intellectual Property Create, Interact, Refine, Compete, Learn, and Experience (IP CIRCLE) League: The Quiz held at the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) in Taguig City last November 12, 2025.

Officially closing this year’s chapter of the Culture and the Arts Association of State Universities and Colleges III (CAASUC III) Regional Culture and the Arts Festival (RCAF) 2025, Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) was hailed as the overall 5th Runner-Up (sixth place) in the four-day event held at Pampanga State Agricultural University in Magalang, Pampanga, on November 22 to 25, 2025.

To unlock deeper and more robust insights into the importance of technology for high- quality Physical Education (PE), Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U), through the Bachelor of Physical Education (BPEd) program of the College of Education (COE), hosted the 4th Research Conference on Physical Education (RCPEd) on November 15, 2025, via Zoom Meeting.

Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) officially opened its 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women and Children (EVAWC) and the four-day 2025 Intramurals simultaneously on November 25, 2025.