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CNU boosts academic collab, IZN efforts thru AsTEN membership
Cebu Normal University (CNU) has officially expanded its regional academic presence after formally becoming a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Teacher Education Network (AsTEN), marking a significant milestone...
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July 11, 2025
CNU inks ties with ISAT U, other institutions
July 11, 2025 See more...
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CNU, NORSU sign another deal for academic, cultural collab
February 28, 2025 See more...
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June 30, 2025
Samar-based state university conducts exploratory learning visit at CNU-RDP
June 26, 2025 See more...
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June 30, 2025
CNU, Bicol University ink partnership deal
June 24, 2025 See more...
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CNU, TESDA conclude extension project, 50 beneficiaries receive livelihood equipment
LOOK | CNU, TESDA conclude extension project, 50 beneficiaries receive livelihood equipmentThe Cebu Normal University (CNU) Extension Services, in partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), conclude...
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June 19, 2025
CNU, Sulu State College sign MOA to boost academic ties
June 19, 2025 See more...
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June 3, 2025
CNU inks pact with Northwest Samar State University for Academic and Research collaboration
June 3, 2025 See more...
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May 9, 2025
CNU, BJMP-Naga ink MOA for Extension Projects
May 9, 2025 See more...
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May 9, 2025
CNU, GSIS ink MOA for loan buyout program
May 9, 2025 See more...
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April 23, 2025
CNU inks pact with PUP for law program, research projects
April 23, 2025 See more...
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March 25, 2025
CNU inks MOA with Palompon Institute of Technology for educational collaboration, cooperation
March 25, 2025 See more...
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March 14, 2025
The signing of Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between Cebu Normal University and Municipality of Alegria for the establishment of the 4th CNU Extension Campus.
March 14, 2025 See more...
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March 3, 2025
CNU inks MOA with National Commission on Indigenous Peoples
March 3, 2025 See more...
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March 1, 2025
CNU, DepEd Bohol partner to promote science education, cinnamon industry
March 1, 2025 See more...
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February 27, 2025
CNU inks pact with Silliman University for academic cooperation, exchange programs
February 27, 2025 See more...
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February 25, 2025
CNU inks pact with NEDA, PSA-7 for data storing, sharing
December 23, 2024 See more...
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February 13, 2025
CNU inks MOA with Eastern Visayas State University for educational collaboration, cooperation
February 13, 2025 See more...
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January 1, 2025
CNU inks MOA with Department of Education- Lapu-Lapu City Division
January 31, 2025 See more...
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December 23, 2024
CNU inks MOA with Eastern Samar State University – Main Campus for educational collaboration, cooperation
December 23, 2024 See more...
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October 28, 2024
CNU, Taiwan university sign MOA to boost academic, cultural programs
October 28, 2024 See more...
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October 21, 2024
CNU Board of Regents welcome Private Sector Representative
LOOK | The Cebu Normal University (CNU) Board of Regents (BOR) welcome Private Sector Representative Rodolfo Trangia during the 112th BOR Meeting yesterday, October 15. Representative Trangia took his oath of...
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October 16, 2024
CNU pacts with BISU to strengthen academic ties
October 15, 2024 See more...
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May 20, 2024
CNU Attends National Higher Education Day Summit 2024
LOOK | CNU President Dr. Daniel A. Ariaso, Sr., together with the OIC-Director for Internationalization, Dr. Janet A. Mananay, and Dean of the College of Teacher Education, Dr. Venus Cortes...
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DRAFT OF THE 2024 IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8688 FOR COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
The Cebu Normal University  Academic and Administrative Council along with the CNU-Office of the Solicitor General approve for posting and for publication and the conduct of the public and stakeholders'...
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May 13, 2024
Strategic Dialogue: CNU and Times Education Discuss Joint Ventures in Internationalization and Technical-Vocational Education
With the advancement of internationalization initiatives and the growing demand for technical-vocational courses, Cebu Normal University engaged in meaningful discussions with the Times Education Group Australia (Times Education), a multinational...
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March 22, 2024
DBM recognizes CNU for Public Procurement Specialist Course Implementation
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) recognizes Cebu Normal University (CNU) for its significant contribution in the implementation of the Public Procurement Specialist Course, in partnership with the Government...
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March 14, 2024
Soon to Rise: CNU-Alegria Campus
Cebu Normal University (CNU) inks Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Municipality of Alegria on March 14, 2024 for the establishment of new CNU campus in the town. The establishment...
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March 11, 2024
Charting a Path for ALS Advancement through UNESCO Partnership
A two-part series of capacity building training for Alternative Learning System (ALS) teachers and girl learners has just concluded. The first part took place from February 28 to March 3,...
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February 16, 2024
𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀. 𝗔𝗿𝗶𝗮𝘀𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗖𝗡𝗨 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆
Dr. Daniel Ariaso headed up his team to the province of Catmon for an important meeting with Municipality of Catmon on February 15, 2024. Their goal was to undertake a...
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December 13, 2023
CNU, Alegria partnership: Bridging<br>Education and Prosperity in Southern Cebu
From the north to the south of Cebu, the collaboration between Cebu Normal University (CNU) and the Municipality of Alegria is laying the groundwork for an important educational project which...
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December 5, 2023
CNU explores collaborative pathways with the Winning English Academy and Taiwanese principals<br>and school owners
Cebu Normal University (CNU) and Winning English Academy (WEA) — represented by Mr. Malcolm Liang and Ms. Hannah Silva — alongside Taiwanese principals and school owners held a productive meeting...
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November 25, 2023
Strengthening Linguistic Ties through Regional Seminar on Official Correspondence – Region VII
A resounding success marked the recently concluded Regional Assembly for Official Correspondence in the province of Bohol on November 22-23, 2024. Spearheaded by Dr. Lita A. Bacalla, Director of the...
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November 10, 2023
CNU welcomes distinguished professor from Indonesia
Professor Achmad Arifin, affiliated with the Biomedical Engineering Department at the Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) of Indonesia, visited Cebu Normal University (CNU) last 06-07 November 2023 to meet with...
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June 27, 2023
CNU and BJMP Sign Memorandum of Agreement, Establishing a Resilient Partnership in the Psychosocial Health and Wellness Support Program
A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the implementation of the "BJMP and Psychosocial Health and Wellness Support Program" was successfully signed on June 1, 2023, at the Bureau of Jail...
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Cebu Normal University
PRIVACY POLICY

Policy Statement

This Privacy Policy is adopted in compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173), its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), and other relevant issuances of the National Privacy Commission (NPC). The University is committed to protecting and respecting your personal data privacy. We process personal information in accordance with the principles of transparency, legitimate purpose, and proportionality. This Policy informs how we collect, use, disclose, store, protect, and dispose personal information of our data subjects.

Definitions

Personal information refers to any information, whether recorded in a material form or not, from which the identity of an individual is apparent or can be reasonably and directly ascertained by the entity holding the information or when put together with other information that would directly and certainly identify an individual.

Sensitive information is a type of personal information with the risk of discrimination against the Data Subject. These are about an identifiable person’s racial or ethnic origin, marital status, color, and religious, philosophical, or political affiliations. It is also, about an individual’s health, education, the genetic or sexual life of person, or any proceeding for any offense committed or alleged to have been committed by such person, the disposal of such proceedings, or the sentence of any court in such proceedings; Issued by government agencies peculiar to an individual which includes, but not limited to, social security numbers, previous or current health records, licenses or its denials, suspension or revocation, and tax returns; and specifically established by an executive order or an act of Congress to be kept classified.

Privileged information refers to any and all forms of data which under the Rules of Court and other pertinent laws constitute privileged communication.

Information We Collect

The University may collect personal information in the context of its regular functions — including but not limited to the following categories:

  1. Students: contact and enrollment details, academic records, health or medical records, accommodation records, student-activity participation, and related data.
  2. Staff and job applicants: contact details, employment history, qualifications, employee-related data.
  3. Alumni profiling: contact and demographic details.
  4. Visitors, volunteers, and other stakeholders: information collected through sign-in forms, CCTV or security monitoring, photos or recordings during official events, surveys, and feedback forms.

Collection may occur by any medium, including: paper forms, electronic forms, email, website or online platforms, CCTV or video/photographic capture, surveys/questionnaires, and other lawful means.

Purposes and Uses of the Data Collected and Processed

Personal information collected may be used for:

  1. Administration of admission, enrollment, employment, alumni relations, and other official functions.
  2. Maintenance of student and employee records, including academic, health, and administrative data.
  3. Provision of University services such as counseling, scholarship administration, placement, library access, facilities use, laboratory access, security, parking, and accommodation.
  4. Internal research, quality assurance, performance monitoring, and institutional planning.
  5. Compliance with statutory obligations (e.g. reporting to government agencies when required).
  6. Security, safety, and campus management, including CCTV monitoring.

Legal Basis / Lawful Criteria for Processing

All processing of personal data is carried out in accordance with the legality, fairness, and lawfulness requirements under the Data Privacy Act and IRR.
Where applicable, processing is grounded on consent, contract, legal obligation, legitimate interest, or other lawful bases recognized under the law. The choice of lawful basis depends on the nature of data, the purpose of processing, and legal or contractual requirements.

Manner of Collection and Processing

Personal data may be collected through physical forms (paper-based), electronic forms, online or web-based platforms (e.g., registration portals, email, institutional website), CCTV or video/photo capture (for security or surveillance), event sign-in sheets or registration forms, surveys or questionnaires, or other legitimate and lawful means.

Processing may include collection, recording, sorting, storing, retrieval, use, updating, modification, blocking, destruction or other operations as allowed under the law, consistent with declared purposes.

Disclosure of Information

The University does not disclose personal information except under the following circumstances:

  1. Internal disclosure within authorized University personnel, only when necessary and appropriate for legitimate institutional purposes.
  2. External disclosure only when required or permitted by law (e.g. statutory obligations), or when the data subject has provided valid consent.
  3. Sensitive personal information or privileged information is processed and disclosed only in accordance with relevant legal provisions.

Risks, Safeguards and Security Measures

The University recognizes that processing of personal data entails certain privacy and security risks. Accordingly, we implement appropriate organizational, technical, and physical security safeguards to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of personal data — whether in electronic or physical form. Such measures include (but are not limited to):

  1. Access controls (both digital and physical) to restrict access only to authorized personnel
  2. Use of secure storage: locked filing cabinets or secure rooms for physical records; password-protected systems, encryption, secure servers, firewalls for electronic data
  3. Secure transmission of data (when shared or transferred), secure printing and disposal protocols, and safe deletion or destruction of data when no longer needed
  4. Classification of data and periodic review of security protocols, to ensure adequacy in light of the risks presented and sensitivity of the data processed

Rights of Data Subjects

Under the Data Privacy Act and its IRR, data subjects have the following rights:

  1. Right to be informed — you have the right to know whether personal information about you will be, is being, or has been processed; the purposes of processing; the personal data to be entered; and the scope and method of processing.
  2. Right to access, correct, or update your data — you may request access to your personal information, ask for rectification of inaccuracies, or request updates.
  3. Right to object or withdraw consent — when processing is based on consent or legitimate interest, you may withdraw consent or object, subject to legal limits.
  4. Right to data portability — where applicable, you may obtain a copy of your personal data in a secure and portable format for transfer to another controller.
  5. Right to erasure or blocking — if personal data is incomplete, outdated, unlawfully obtained or processed, no longer necessary, or processing is unauthorized, you may request erasure or blocking, subject to legitimate grounds for retention (e.g. legal obligations or defense of legal claims).
  6. Right to damages — you may seek indemnification for damages resulting from inaccurate, incomplete, outdated, unlawfully obtained or unauthorized use of your personal data.
  7. Right to lodge a complaint with the NPC if you believe your data privacy rights have been violated.

Requests for access, rectification, objection, portability, erasure or complaints may be submitted in writing to the University’s designated Data Protection Officer (DPO) or Data Privacy Office.

Security, Retention, and Disposal

The University implements appropriate organizational, technical, and physical security measures to safeguard personal data — whether in paper or electronic form — against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Such measures include: secure storage (locked filing cabinets or rooms), restricted access to authorized personnel only, use of locked screens/screensavers, secure transmission (sealed envelopes or secure electronic transmission), secure printing and disposal of documents, and safe deletion or destruction of data when no longer needed.

Personal data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the declared and legitimate purposes, or as required for legal obligations or defense of legal claims. When no longer needed, personal data will be disposed of securely in accordance with University policy and relevant data-protection guidelines.

Consent, Notice, and Legitimate Processing

Where required by law, consent will be obtained from data subjects prior to collection or processing of their personal or sensitive data. In other cases (e.g. CCTV monitoring, legitimate interest), the University will inform data subjects through appropriate notice mechanisms before or at the time of data collection. Privacy notice(s) will accompany data-collection forms or be posted in conspicuous campus areas, and on the University website. At all times, data processing is based on legitimate purpose and proportional to the need.

Data Subject Access and Contact

To exercise your rights or if you have any inquiry, concern, or request regarding your personal data, please contact:

Omar B. Roma

Data Protection Officer
Email: dpo@cnu.edu.ph
Phone: 09422041421

Changes to This Policy

The University reserves the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy as necessary to reflect changes in applicable laws, regulations, regulatory guidance, or its internal data-processing practices. Updated versions will be posted on the University’s official website and, where appropriate, communicated to data subjects.