English: Last February, Gatchalian also received the honorary degree of Doctor of Education, honoris causa, from the Philippine Normal University (PNU), which recognized his leadership in the passage of landmark laws such as the Excellence in Teacher Education Act (Republic Act No. 11713), the GMRC and Values Education Act (Republic Act No. 11476), and the Instituting a Policy of Inclusion and Services for Learners with Disabilities in Support of Inclusive Education Act (Republic Act No. 11650).
Filipino: Nitong nakaraang Pebrero, tinanggap naman ni Gatchalian ang honorary degree na Doctor of Education, honoris causa, mula sa Philippine Normal University na kinilala ang kanyang papel sa pagsulong ng mga batas tulad ng Excellence in Teacher Education Act (Republic Act No. 11713), GMRC and Values Education Act (Republic Act No. 11476), at Instituting a Policy of Inclusion and Services for Learners with Disabilities in Support of Inclusive Education Act (Republic Act No. 11650).