CAPTURED IN LENS | Demonstrating its longstanding support to advancing the rights of women and girls, Tarlac Agricultural University’s (TAU), through its Gender and Development (GAD) Office, spearheads the Purple Wednesday campaign, a month-long initiative recurring annually to mobilize organizations nationwide as hubs of advocacy for gender equality. 

On 26 March, the last Wednesday of the month, TAUians wear purple attire, accessorize with purple items, and strike poses. This effort harmonizes symbolic gestures with actionable measures to foster equity and inclusion.

CAPTURED IN LENS | To formalize joint efforts in advancing scientific research, Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU), represented by TAU President Dr. Silverio Ramon DC. Salunson, and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) - National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP), led by Executive Director Dr. Bernardo N. Sepeda, seal a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with RD Leader Dr. Antonio G. Lalusin at the Office of the President Conference Room on 25 March. 

In the MOA, TAU pledges to provide logistical and institutional support to Dr. Lalusin for the completion of project deliverables from January 2025 to January 2026. TAU’s commitment underscores its role in enabling innovation, while the agreement marks a strategic step toward addressing challenges through interdisciplinary cooperation and resource sharing.

CAPTURED IN LENS |The halls of Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) hum with a familiar silence and focused energy this week as thousands of TAUians dive into their Midterm Examinations for the Second Semester, A.Y. 2024-2025, from 25 to 28 March.

Lecture rooms and even corridors transform into arenas of intellect, where pens scratch, keyboards tap, and minds race against the clock. Amid a sea of determined scholars, Mx. Jam B. De Asis, BS Psychology; Ms. Kate Princess C. Garcia, BS Early Childhood Education; and Ms. Jodi Angelie Dien I. Ollado, BS Geodetic Engineering, chase success through sheer hard work and perseverance as they step closer to their aspirations of becoming professionals in their respective fields.

CAPTURED IN LENS | As part of its ongoing efforts to reduce supply usage and minimize the printing of Department Performance and Commitment Review (DPCR) documents, the Planning and Development Office (PDO), through the Institutional Development and Resource Generation (IDRG), conducts an orientation-workshop on the Electronic Department Performance Commitment and Review (e-DPCR) Form for office/unit heads and clerical staff at the Graduate Program and Office of the President Conference Rooms from 25 to 27 March.

This initiative aligns with Tarlac Agricultural University’s (TAU) vision to become a sustainable campus, as outlined in Memo No. 001, s. 2024, on the University’s observance of austerity measures.

𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐁𝐔𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍 | Office of the TAU President

We heard you, TAUians!

In response to growing calls to prioritize mental health and holistic well-being, the Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) administration has decided to designate 31 March (Monday) as a University-Wide Wellness Break for all students, faculty, and non-teaching staff. 

This initiative underscores TAU’s commitment to fostering a supportive environment where individuals can pause, reflect, and rejuvenate amidst the demands of academic and professional life. 

However, the University acknowledges that certain essential services may require uninterrupted operations. Employees required to report for duty due to exigency of service will receive applicable compensation, ensuring fairness while maintaining critical functions. 

UNIVERSITY BULLETIN | External Linkages and International Affairs Office (ELIA)

TAU - ELIA proudly announces the engagement of Ms. Charlyn L. Banno, a faculty member from the Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) - College of Business and Management (CBM), together with 57 students from the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) major in Financial Management and the Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship (BS Entrep) programs, takes part in the 2025 Hybrid Mobility by Disciplines (HMD).

CHRONICLES | 𝐓𝐀𝐔 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚. 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐚, 𝐈𝐏 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬

A total of 153 students from the Municipality of Sta. Ignacia and 34 Indigenous Peoples (IP) students  received financial assistance worth ₱7,500 each through the Commission on Higher Education’s (CHEd) Tulong Dunong Program (TDP), during a cash distribution ceremony held at the Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) Student and Alumni Center Amphitheater on 27 March. 

According to Mr. Jessie E. Dela Cruz, Assistant Director of TAU - Office of Student Services and Development (OSSD) and Chair of OSSD - Financial and Educational Assistance Services, the event is sponsored by the Office of Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go, CHEd and the local government unit (LGU) for Sta. Ignacia residents, and CHEd for the IP.

Mr. Dela Cruz also shared that the current batch is composed of 170 scholars from TAU and 17 others enrolled in private higher education institutions (HEIs) across Tarlac Province. 

TDP, one of CHEd’s flagship scholarship initiatives, aims to support underprivileged yet qualified Filipino students pursuing CHED-recognized programs with a valid Certificate of Program Compliance (COPC). 

CHRONICLES | 𝐓𝐀𝐔, 𝐒𝐋𝐂-𝐒𝐅𝐋𝐔 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐌𝐎𝐔 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐙𝐍

Saint Louis College of San Fernando, La Union (SLC-SFLU) visited Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) for a ceremonial signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and benchmarking initiative focused on the internationalization (IZN) journey, practices, and programs of TAU on 26 March, at the Office of the President (OP) Conference Room.

The SLC-SFLU delegation led by their College President, Rev. Fr. Roderick G. Villamar, learned about TAU’s strategies, best practices, linkages, virtual and cultural exchanges, and ways of globalizing education.

Dr. Benny S. Soliman, Director of External Linkages and International Affairs (ELIA), welcomed everyone and expressed hope that the event would be the start of the two-way partnership of TAU and SLC-SFLU.