Students protest vs. CNU's full online scheme

Cebu Normal University (CNU) has come under fire from students following its abrupt transition to fully online classes, a move that the administration defends as a temporary but necessary step in its P2-billion modernization program.

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University President, Dr. Daniel A. Ariaso Sr., addressed the issue during a press conference held Friday, emphasizing that the shift to online learning is part of a broader transformation initiative.

He assured the public that face-to-face classes would return once construction is completed and the facilities are deemed safe for occupancy.

The online arrangement, which began on July 22, 2025, affects all departments under CNU Main Campus, including the Integrated Laboratory School.

However, students and faculty of the College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences and the Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center College of Medicine are exempted.

According to Ariaso, the modernization effort included a P998-million Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Development Program and a P947-million Centralized Student Smart Hub. These projects aim to transition CNU into a smart, tech-driven campus with world-class facilities.

He acknowledged the disruption but described it as a necessary trade-off to fast-track infrastructure upgrades.

"In economic terms, development always comes with temporary disruptions," Ariaso stated.