𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐒𝐔, 𝐏𝐀𝐏𝐒𝐄𝐓 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Partido State University (ParSU), through its College of Education (CED) in partnership with the Philippine Association of Pre-Service Teachers Inc. (PAPSET), actively hosts the PAPSET National Convention 2026 on May 7–8, 2026, at the ParSU Auditorium.

The event brings together pre-service and in-service teachers, educators, and academic leaders from across the country, creating a vibrant space for shared learning and professional exchange. Anchored on the theme “Empowering Pre-service Teachers for Inclusive, Innovative, and Transformative Education,” the convention responds directly to the evolving demands of the education sector by strengthening competencies, fostering collaboration, and promoting responsive teaching practices.

Further reinforcing the convention’s vision, PAPSET President Dr. Imelda G. Parcasio and Vice President Dr. Bernadette Soliba presented the association’s overview, highlighting PAPSET’s continuing commitment to empowering pre-service teachers through professional development, academic engagement, and collaborative initiatives. 

In his message, ParSU President Dr. Arnel B. Zarcedo reminded pre-service teachers that teaching is both a challenging and transformative profession that requires patience, purpose, courage, and compassion. It emphasized that educators play a vital role in shaping learners’ confidence, kindness, and understanding, and that the future of Philippine education depends greatly on the quality of teachers being prepared today. “The future of Philippine education will not be shaped by technology or policies alone, but by the quality, courage, and compassion of the teachers we prepare today.” He ended.

ParSU drives the conversation forward by engaging key thought leaders in education. Setting the tone for the discourse, Dr. Demetrio P. Anduyan Jr., CESO III, Regional Director of the Commission on Higher Education Regional Office V, shares valuable insights on current policy directions and the critical role of higher education institutions in cultivating future educators who are responsive, resilient, and globally competitive. His discussion underscores the importance of collaborative governance and quality assurance in strengthening the country’s teacher education programs.

Further advancing the dialogue on inclusive and learner-centered education, Dr. Brenda B. Corpuz, President of the Philippine Association for Teachers and Educators and Dean of the College of Education of the Technological Institute of the Philippines, leads an engaging discussion on Creating an Inclusive Learning Atmosphere: From Compliance to Practice. Her session emphasizes the need to move beyond policy compliance toward intentional, meaningful, and compassionate classroom practices that genuinely uphold diversity, equity, and inclusion in learning environments.

Complementing these discussions, Dr. Joselito C. Gutierrez, Assistant to the President of Saint Louis University, highlights the significance of principled, values-driven leadership in his presentation on Ethical Leadership for Sustainable Well-Being. He underscores how ethical decision-making, empathy, and institutional integrity contribute to sustainable educational communities and holistic well-being among educators and learners alike.

Bringing the conversation toward innovation and emerging technologies, Dr. Kennedy C. Cuya of ParSU introduces Artificial Intelligence in Teacher Education: Strategies for Resource Development. His presentation explores practical, forward-looking approaches to using artificial intelligence to support instructional material development, enhance learning engagement, and empower educators with adaptive, technology-driven teaching strategies tailored to the demands of contemporary education.

PAPSET President Dr. Imelda G. Parcasio and Vice President Dr. Bernadette Soliba presented the overview of the association. 

As the convention continues to cultivate collaboration, innovation, and transformative learning, ParSU reaffirms its commitment to advancing responsive and future-ready teacher education. Through initiatives such as the PAPSET National Convention 2026, the University strengthens its role in empowering educators who will lead meaningful change, inspire resilient communities, and contribute to a more inclusive and sustainable future for Philippine education.