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Let \(F^{n+p}(c)\) be an \((n+p)\)-dimensional Riemannian manifold of constant sectional curvature \(c\). The authors study compact \(n\)-dimensional submanifolds in \(F^{n+p}(c)\) with parallel mean curvature vector in its normal bundle. Using integral formulas, they find some pinching conditions on the sectional curvature or the Ricci curvature of such submanifold to force it to be totally umbilicial in \(F^{n+p}(c)\). Theorem I. Let \(M^3\) be a compact submanifold in \(F^{3+p}(c)\) \((c\geq 0)\) with parallel mean curvature vector \(\xi\). If its Ricci curvature is greater than \(c+|\xi|^2\) at each point, then \(M^3\) is totally umbilical. Theorem II. Let \(M^3\) be a compact submanifold in \(F^5(c)\) with parallel mean curvature vector \(\xi\neq 0\) and positive sectional curvature. If its Ricci curvature is not less than \(1/2(c+|\xi|^2)\) at each point, then \(M^3\) is totally umbilical.