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10 Pre-Service Teachers Join the SEA Teacher Program (Pilot Batch)

Feb. 02, 2023

John Francis Caba & Virgilio Sumineg Jr. | SCO

Aligned with SDGs 4 (Quality Education) and 17 (Partnership for the Goals), ten pre-service teachers were screened and chosen to be part of the second batch of the Southeast Asian Teacher (SEA) Teacher Program in Indonesia, Japan, and Thailand from February 06 to March 03, 2023.   The SEA Teachers and their parents/guardians were invited to the orientation program at the College of Education (CEd) Amphitheater last January 27, 2023, where the overview and details of the SEA Teacher Program were discussed. Guest speakers who spent years studying in the host countries were invited to share their insights: Dr. Jennifer De Jesus (Indonesia), Dr. Sharon Lazaro (Thailand), and Dr. Karl Marx Quiazon (Japan). Video greetings from former SEA Teacher participants were also shown.   After an intermission number by the SEA Teachers, Board Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (BLEPT) 9th placer, Ms. Belen Hernandez gave her testimonial of her experience when she was deployed in Indonesia as part of the first batch of the SEA Teacher program. Mr. Joseph Dubas (BSEd English) shared his thoughts about the program and the upcoming deployment. Ms. Josephine S. Quinit also shared her response on behalf of the parents.   The SEA Teacher Project or the “Pre-Service Student Teacher Exchange in Southeast Asia” is a project of the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO). Under this program, select pre-service teachers take part in a month-long student exchange in participating universities.  The event was initiated by University of Tsukuba, Japan, Central Luzon StateUniversity, Philippines, Khon Kaen University, Thailand and Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia.   The following are the pre-service teachers who will be deployed to international partner universities: Tsukuba University (TU), Japan · Bactol, Adam T. – Culture and Arts Education · Festidio, Samuel Felip D. – Physical Education · Neri, Glaydel May DC. – Culture and Arts Education   Khon Kaen University (KKU), Thailand · Atentar, Lexter G. – English · Dubas, Joseph Lenard L. – English · Mananghaya, Kenneth M. – English   Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI), Indonesia · Arandia, Rea May B. – Mathematics · Quinit, Jeminna Feliz S. – English · Reyes, Rio M. – English · Tabelisma, McHarold T. – Technology and Livelihood Education

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Dr. Ravelina R. Velasco, Vice President for Academic Affairs of Central Luzon State University, has been recognized as one of the 2025 Outstanding Muñozonians by the Wag-Wag Club for her dedication to education, science, and public service. The awarding ceremony was held on December 29, 2025, at the Science City of Muñoz Gymnasium during the 76th Anniversary of the Wag-Wag Club. The Club bestowed this honor to celebrate individuals whose leadership and service help shape Muñoz’s progress and shared future. This recognition highlights Dr. Velasco’s efforts in advancing academic leadership and community-driven initiatives in Muñoz and beyond. It also holds personal significance since her mother, Marieta Mendoza Recometa, a midwife by profession, was similarly honored by the Wag-Wag Club as an Outstanding Muñozonian in 1967. The award continues a legacy of service spanning generations. Receiving this award underscores that the university’s objectives remain connected with the community’s needs, promoting progress through education and civic duty. Photo by: Science City of Muñoz Facebook Page

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The Central Luzon State University (CLSU) officially transferred the chairmanship of the Development Council of State Universities and Colleges Region III – Center for Interinstitutional Research and Policy Studies (DCSUC III/CIRPS) to Tarlac State University (TSU) during the Turnover Ceremony on December 17, 2025, at Hotel Seoul, Clark, Pampanga. Under the leadership of CLSU President Dr. Evaristo A. Abella and Executive Director Dr. Emil F. Ubaldo, CLSU concluded its 2024–2025 term. During this period, the Council successfully steered 13 State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) across Region III toward advancements in research, innovation, and evidence-based policy development. During the event, Pres. Abella led the symbolic passing of the key of responsibility, signifying the formal transfer of leadership to TSU. Dr. Arnold E. Velasco, TSU President, accepted the role as the new Chairperson of DCSUC III/CIRPS and affirmed his commitment to steering the Council toward sustainable, inclusive, and research-driven universities. The turnover ceremony also served as a venue to acknowledge the collective efforts of member SUCs in strengthening inter-institutional collaboration, enhancing research capacity, and promoting responsive policy studies across the region. #SievingForExcellence

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CLSU Shines in September and November 2025 LET, Surpassing Nat’l Passing Rates and Ranking 8th in Secondary Education

The Central Luzon State University (CLSU), through its College of Education (CEd), has once again reaffirmed its status as a Center of Excellence after posting outstanding institutional passing rates in the September and November 2025 Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) released by the Professional Regulation Commission. CLSU recorded a 90.48% passing rate in Elementary Education and 91.99% in Secondary Education, significantly higher than the national passing rates of 51.04% and 72.62 percent, respectively. Further strengthening its impressive performance, the University ranked 8th nationwide among top-performing schools with 300 or more examinees in Secondary Education. This marks CLSU’s second consecutive year to secure a place among the country’s top-performing institutions in the said category. A total of 363 “Golden Grains" passed the LET with 76 from Elementary Education and 287 from Secondary Education, earning their professional licenses. This achievement underscores CEd’s unwavering commitment to excellence and its dedication to producing globally competitive educators. Congratulations to all our newly licensed Professional Teachers!

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