Read more: 𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐒 | 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐓𝐀𝐔-𝐆𝐀𝐃 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐎𝐕𝐄 𝐊𝐀𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐀
𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐒 | 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐓𝐀𝐔-𝐆𝐀𝐃 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐎𝐕𝐄 𝐊𝐀𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐀
In a proactive step to uplift men as part of Tarlac Agricultural University’s (TAU) women empowerment program, the TAU Gender and Development (GAD) Office led by its Director Dr. Ma Theresa B. Nardo, spearheaded an orientation and discussion forum for male employees of TAU at the Continuing Education Center (CEC), 14 March.
Anchored on the theme GAD Advocacy - MOVE KATROPA (Men Opposed to Violence Everywhere - Kalalakihang Tapat at Responsable sa Pamilya), the seminar titled “Empowering Men as Allies for Women Empowerment” aimed to educate the participants on the gender-biased violence and promote alliance for the welfare of women in the society, regardless of preferences and differences.
𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐒 | Through documentation reviews, interviews, and site inspections, the Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) - Quality Assurance (QA) Office conducts follow-up audits for various offices and units on 14 March, ensuring compliance and accountability.
To verify evidence, identify unresolved issues, and provide recommendations, the initiative reinforces continuous improvement and transparency as audit teams and office representatives collaborate to uphold quality standards, specifically evaluating the extent to which corrective actions recommended in the 2023 Corrective and Preventive Action Report (CCAR) have been implemented.
𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐒 | 𝐎𝐒𝐒𝐃 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬
In partnership with the Gender and Development (GAD) Office, the Office of Student Services and Development (OSSD), through its Student Inclusion Unit, pioneered the Gender Support Session for Transgenders, dubbed Trans Journeys: Identity, Safety, and Empowerment, at the Farmers’ Training Center on 14 March.
Initiated by Ms. Erika R. Prado, said activity featured film screening and forum that aimed to foster dialogue and deepen understanding of critical issues shaping the transgender movement, emphasizing inclusive education and advocacy for equality.
The participants watched the movie Alice Junior and participated in a film debrief and interactive exchange of ideas. Released in 2019, the Brazilian film follows transgender teen Alice who defied norms and expectations to embrace her identity and chase unconventional romance.
Read more: 𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐒 | 𝐎𝐒𝐒𝐃 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬
𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐒 | Underscoring its commitment to institutionalizing disaster resilience, the Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) community, in collaboration with the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), actively participates in the 1st Quarter National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) on 13 March.
The University Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Committee (UDRRMC) spearheads rescue operation simulations, evacuation protocols, and first-aid demonstrations, showcasing the institution’s swift and organized disaster response protocols. Through its centralized operations hub, UDRRMC coordinates seamlessly with TAU’s administrative, academic, medical and security units, ensuring synchronized communication and resource deployment to safeguard students, staff, and campus facilities.
𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐁𝐔𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍 | Tarlac Agricultural University
The entire Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) community cordially invites its stakeholders and partners to witness the presentation of accomplishments by TAU’s esteemed Private Sector Representatives, Hon. Juanito R. Ho and Hon. Virgin Mary A. Nicolas, streaming live on TAU’s Official Facebook Page on 17 March at 10:00 AM (GMT+8).
As members of the Board of Regents (BOR), Hon. Ho and Hon. Nicolas will also engage in a meaningful dialogue with sectoral representatives (students, alumni, faculty and non-teaching staff, and private sector) at the Student and Alumni Center Amphitheater, to foster transparency, collaboration, and shared commitment to TAU’s development.
The entire Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) community cordially invites its stakeholders and partners to witness the presentation of accomplishments by TAU’s esteemed Private Sector Representatives, Hon. Juanito R. Ho and Hon. Virgin Mary A. Nicolas, streaming live on TAU’s Official Facebook Page on 17 March at 10:00 AM (GMT+8).
As members of the Board of Regents (BOR), Hon. Ho and Hon. Nicolas will also engage in a meaningful dialogue with sectoral representatives (students, alumni, faculty and non-teaching staff, and private sector) at the Student and Alumni Center Amphitheater, to foster transparency, collaboration, and shared commitment to TAU’s development.
𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐒 | The officers of the Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) - Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA) consult with Dr. Arnold R. Lorenzo, Vice President for Finance and Administration (VPFA); Dr. Sonny DC. Torres, Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs (OVPASA) as represented by College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Dean Dr. Sherwin S. Alar; Ms. Yolanda F. Juan, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for Administration; and Mr. Dante A. Revamonte, CAO for Finance, at the Office of the President (OP) Conference Room on 13 March.
Aligned with the goal of promoting the highest level of efficiency and effectiveness in both public service and employee welfare and professional growth, the meeting focuses on settling the 2025 Collective Negotiation Agreement (CNA) with discussions focusing on establishing, maintaining, and regulating the terms and conditions of employment for TAU-NASA members, providing a legal framework for the rights, responsibilities, benefits, and privileges of the University's non-academic workforce.