Overview of the Office
The Philippine Normal University-Publication Office (PNU-PO) is the publishing hub of the University. It highlights the University’s mandate as the National Center for Teacher Education to produce innovative, humane teachers, competent educational leaders and proficient research scholar by publishing academic and trade books and scholarly journals – in both print and electronic editions.
Mission
The PNU-PO pursues to revitalize the educational mandate of the Philippine Normal University as the National Center for Teacher Education by publishing: (1) specialized and peer reviewed educational research and (2) textbooks and learning materials for undergraduate and graduate courses. These publications are carried out in the spirit of improving scholarship, nurturing scholarly discussions, and inspiring scholarly participation in public fora with the end goal of sustaining and spreading the positive attitude towards change in the society. The PNU-PO will ensure to take up the challenge of the 21st century age and engage in the latest technology in the preservation, production, and dissemination of intellectual products.
Vision
The PNU-PO envisions itself as the University Center of knowledge creation, production and dissemination in both the national and international domain through learner’s material, books, and journal publication. It acts as the key channel of ideas reaching out to worldwide readership in the hope that readers will be able to utilize knowledge and ideas on Teacher Education for the betterment of the society in general and the Philippines in particular.
Personnel
MARIE PAZ E. MORALES, Ph.D.
Director, Publication Office
Full Professor, Philippine Normal University
Email: morales.mpe@pnu.edu.ph
Paz earned her Doctor of Philosophy in Science Education (Physics) at the De La Salle University, Manila. Her research interests are in Science Education, (Physics, Math, Biology, and Environmental Science) Cultural Studies in Science Education, Indigenous knowledge, Gender Education, pre-service and in-service teacher professional development.
JIRICH P. BALDEMORO
Administrative Aide IV
Email: baldemoro.jp@pnu.edu.ph
Jirich is the Administrative Aide IV at the Publication Office of the University. He serves as the overall curator of all the administrative works of the unit. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Mathematics at Eulogio ”Amang” Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology.
PATRICIA MAE C. PURIFICACION
Web Editor
Email: purificacion.pmc@pnu.edu.ph
Patricia is a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. She manages all the online systems of the Publication Office including the Research Portal, e-Based Journal System and the Online Commons.
NICOLE ANGELA R. CRUZ
Managing Editor
Email: cruz.nar@pnu.edu.ph
Nicole is a graduate of Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication major in Broadcasting. She work as the Technical Assitant of PNU Publication Office, serves as the currator of Journal’s policy and procedures to ensures quality output on the PNU Publication Journals.
CHRISTINE PEARL B. SALIMO
Technical Assistant
Email: salimo.cpb@pnu.edu.ph
Christine is the Technical Assistant at Publication Office of the University, she serves as the curator of PNU Online Commons. She is a graduate of Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Social Studies.
KOBE ANGELO LEOCADIO
AsTEN Journal Staff
Email: leocadio.ka@pnu.edu.ph
Kobe is a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Cavite State University – Silang Campus. He manages the AsTEN Journal, an international journal for the research of teacher education.
IVAN S. CUNANAN
PRISMA Journal Staff
Email: cunanan.is@pnu.edu.ph
Ivan is a graduate of Batsilyer ng Artes sa Filipinolohiya at Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Mabini Campus. He manages The PRISMA, an online journal that explores issues and perspectives on gender and development.