PHILOSOPHY
The philosophy of the University is anchored on “Education for Personal Renewal and Social Transformation.” 
Personal renewal and empowerment could bring back the mantle of consciousness that is positive and healthy for Filipinos. Let there be an education wherein the Filipinos believe in themselves, and be confident in their future. Empower them by their heritage, legacy and landmarks to make them feel at equal footing with other people. They can contribute to a society that is driven to transform. 

VISION
PNU shall be known nationally and internationally as the primary center of excellence in teacher education and educational leadership in the Philippines and in Asia. As the established producer of knowledge workers in the field of education, it shall be the primary source of high-quality teachers and education managers that can directly inspire and shape the quality of Filipino students and graduates in the county and the world. 

MISSION
As the flagship national university for teacher education, PNU is dedicated to the modernization of the system of continuing education and training of Filipino teachers. While it uses its institutional resources creatively, it ensures social equity of access and engages in supportive curriculum improvement, innovations in efficient delivery of educational services to be able to produce EMPOWERED teachers

CORE VALUES
In the pursuit of excellence, leadership and service, we adhere to the following instrumental values: 

COMMITMENT
PNU upholds the dedication and responsibility of every faculty and staff in pursuing its mission as an institution of higher learning. 

INTEGRITY 
PNU maintains the highest standard of morality among its faculty and staff in the performance of their duties and responsibilities. 
SOLIDARITY 
PNU nurtures the value of shared responsibility and the spirit of collaboration in all its undertakings.
FLEXIBILITY 
PNU recognizes the significance of changing contexts that may require modifications in its operations. 
EFFICIENCY 
PNU invests on holistic and strategic planning in determining what might be the appropriate courses of action to facilitate growth and development within available resources. 
OPENNESS 
PNU encourages consultative processes to arrive at informed decisions. 
SELF-WORTH 
PNU believes in the potential of every member of the community in contributing to the attainment of its mission. 
ACCOUNTABILITY 
PNU advocates transparency at every level of operation. 
INITIATIVE 
PNU promotes self-reliance, ingenuity and resourcefulness in its search for means to carry out its programs. 
PRIDE IN BEING A FILIPINO 
PNU takes pride in being able to maintain its excellence as a Filipino university imbued with the cultural values of its people. 
SPIRITUALITY 
PNU entrusts all its undertakings and aspirations into the hands of the Divine Providence for their realization.