𝓣𝓸𝓪𝓼𝓽𝓼 & 𝓦𝓲𝓼𝓱𝓮𝓼

Today, 25 May, we honor and celebrate the pioneering and inspirational leadership of Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) Chairperson J. Prospero "Popoy" De Vera III on the occasion of his birthday. 

His strategic approaches, far-reaching vision, and dedicated service have greatly contributed to Tarlac Agricultural University’s (TAU) internationalization and sustainability efforts, as well as the continuous improvement of its academic, research, and extension programs.

We extend our collective wishes for his continued good health, lasting fulfillment, and profound impact and influence as he furthers his remarkable legacy of transforming Philippine higher education, one Filipino student at a time.

𝕊ℂ𝕌𝔽𝔸ℝ 𝔻𝕚𝕒𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕤 | 𝐁𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐲

Sunrise paints happiness in Sabang Beach as Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) President Dr. Silverio Ramon DC. Salunson joins SUC and CHED officials for the SCUFAR III Sports and Cultural Festival Walkathon, 21 May.

Sneakers crunch in rhythm with crashing waves, courts ablaze as volleyball spikes pierce the air. Each thunderous splash arc cutting through the pulse of basketball dribbles and the feathery swoosh of badminton shuttles.

At every corner, tradition and modernity collide: dama pieces shuffle beside Game of the Generals strategists while chessboards ignite silent wars and Mobile Legends screens glow with high-intensity energy.

𝕊ℂ𝕌𝔽𝔸ℝ 𝔻𝕚𝕒𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕤 | 𝐒𝐮𝐧, 𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐝, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐚!

The sun rises over Aurora as Team Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) continues its SCUFAR III Festival journey, 22 May, with a morning of high-energy fun games! 

Bodies bend backward in Limbo Rock, leap over Chinese Garter, dodge rapid throws in Dodgeball, and fuse strength in a fierce Tug of War. Cheers and sand fly under the Baler sky, blending laughter with friendly rivalry. By noon, the action shifts to the Amazing Race at Camp Victor Ravina, where TAU’s squad of ten tackles 12 adrenaline-packed stations. They conquer seven physical challenges and outwit five brain-teasing tasks. With grit and teamwork, they sprint, solve, and strategize their way to an impressive Top 5-finish!

𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐁𝐔𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍 | To commemorate the founding of Tarlac Province, pursuant to Proclamation 109, a Special Non-Working Holiday is declared for the whole province on 28 May.

In line with this, the Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) community joins the observance of the “Araw ng Lalawigang Tarlac” to foster solidarity and promote the province’s proud history and rich cultural heritage. Hence, there will be no office transactions and activities tomorrow. Regular operations will resume on 29 May, Thursday. 

𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐒 | Honoring the completers of Literacy Training Service (LTS) and Civic Welfare and Training Service (CWTS) under the National Service Training Program (NSTP) led by its Director Dr. Joven D. Valdez, the Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) hosts a Graduation Ceremony at the Gilberto O. Teodoro Multipurpose Center, 17 May.

With graduates reflecting on their rigorous social, educational, and environmental training, Ms. Dancel M. Cabintoy, CWTS Coordinator, endorses 165 completers while Mr. Romeo N. NazaireJr., LTS Coordinator, recommends 741 achievers during the ceremony.

The guest speaker Dr. Marianne P. Villaruel, Director of TAU Student Placement Office, commends the awardees and emphasizes the power of community welfare activities and volunteerism skills which served as some of the many significant goals of the NSTP.

𝐂𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐒 | 𝐏𝐑𝐂 𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝟏8 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐀𝐔𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), in coordination with the Board for Professional Teachers (BPT), has released the results of the March 2025 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LEPT), showing Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) College of Education (CEd) successfully producing 18 newly licensed teaching professionals.

First-time takers from TAU - CEd achieved a 100% passing rate in the Elementary level and a remarkable 75% passing rate in the Secondary level. TAU CEd also achieved overall passing rates of 71.43% in elementary and 50% in secondary. TAU’s stellar performance shines even brighter especially in elementary as it fared higher against the national passing rate of 46.77%. 

TAU President Dr. Silverio Ramon DC. Salunson commended the passers for bringing honor to their Alma Mater. “Through our graduates and alumni, the University's LEPT performance continues to reflect the potential of our teacher training programs. These encouraging results position TAU as a leader in steering the future of the country’s education sector,” Dr. Salunson stated.

𝐂𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐒 | 𝐓𝐀𝐔-𝐋𝐒 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐢 𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐬 “𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬”

The Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) Laboratory School (LS) celebrated the end of another academic year as graduates, awardees, and alumni pledged to become advocates of national progress during the Recognition Rites held at the Gilberto O. Teodoro Multipurpose Center in the morning followed by the Moving-Up and Commencement Ceremony at the Student and Alumni Center Amphitheater in the afternoon, 23 May.

Anchored on the theme “Generation of Unity: Partners for the New Philippines,” the recognition program highlighted TAU-LS alumna Atty. Suzanne P. Cruz who urged the students to look for avenues to stand out where others see obstacles because landing a job is “not a walk in the park.” 

Atty. Cruz also encouraged the 363 awardees from Grades 1-10, to challenge stagnant systems and become the “cream of the crop” in their respective classes. “Studying is never a waste of time,” she stated while sharing her humble journey from becoming the President of then Tarlac College of Agriculture (TCA) - LS Student Council to eventually becoming a University of the Philippines (UP) Baguio student, researcher, University lecturer, Gender and Development advocate, mother, and a lawyer.

𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐒 | To ensure the alignment of the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) with national standards, officials from the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) conduct a surveillance and monitoring visit at Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU), 6 May.

Led by Dr. Claro N. Mingala, Chair of the PRC-PRB Vet Med Monitoring Team, alongside Dr. Agnes Teodora A. Baylon (PRC-PRB Member) and Ms. Mary Elaine P. Espela (Supervising PRO, PRC Region 3), the team examines instructional relevance by reviewing syllabi, course references, faculty loading, and engaging students with questions directly tied to board examination preparedness.

TAU President Dr. Silverio Ramon DC. Salunson and key University officials warmly welcome the PRC delegation, underscoring TAU's willingness to observe institutional compliance. This vital assessment directly validates the program's quality, ensuring graduates are fully equipped for licensure success and reinforcing the TAU’s commitment to producing top-tier veterinary professionals.