It’s beginning to look like Christmas!

Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) honored its exemplary employees during the 2025 Annual Accomplishment Presentation and Awarding of Recognitions, held at the Dr. Ernesto T. Nicdao Sports Center on December 19, 2025.

A total of 173 fourth-year Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (BSCpE) students from Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) participated in a series of educational tours across various National Government Agencies and academic institutions in an off-campus activity conducted in two batches: the first from November 20 to 21 and the second from November 27 to 28, 2025.

Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) has 48 scientists listed in the December 2025 Alper-Doger (AD) Scientific Index, placing the university 90th among research institutions in the Philippines.

Dr. Enrique G. Baking, University President of Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U), and Dr. Eddiebal P. Layco, Director of the Planning and Development Office, participated in the Development Council of State Universities and Colleges Region III (DC-SUC III) year- end gathering and ceremonial turnover held at Hotel Seoul in Clark, Pampanga, on December 17, 2025.

Demonstrating strong engagement, with 323 out of 386 eligible voters participating—an 83.68% turnout—the Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) Faculty Association (FA) completed its automated elections of new officers on December 12, 2025.

Dr. Sherna G. Bangalan, a faculty researcher from the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP) at Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U), delivered an oral paper presentation at the International Conference on Life Education and Wellbeing, held at The Education University of Hong Kong on December 2, 2025.

The Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U)–Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA) proclaimed its newly elected officers following the automated elections conducted on December 9, 2025.

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.