𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐀 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐀𝐔-𝐂𝐀𝐅, 𝐓𝐀𝐔 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐱𝐲 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬

𝐂𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐒 | 𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐀 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐀𝐔-𝐂𝐀𝐅, 𝐓𝐀𝐔 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐱𝐲 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬

To create a more conducive, learner-friendly environment that supports focus and productivity of students, the Parent-Teacher-Employee Association (PTEA) of the Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) College of Agriculture and Forestry (CAF) donated essential equipment to improve ventilation in classrooms and instructional aids to enhance teaching efficiency and class engagement on 2 September.

The donations consisted of 18 projectors, 18 stand fans, 34 orbit fans, 34 wall fans, one ergonomic chair, and two lapel microphones, which were distributed across classrooms and facilities in the CAF building to address students’ primary concern of poor ventilation, while also supporting teaching efficiency and enhancing class engagement.

During the interview, College Dean Dr. Sinamar E. Estudillo expressed that the support of PTEA is highly appreciated, emphasizing that the gesture has strengthened the collaboration among parents, teachers, and employees in advancing quality education by providing a more comfortable classroom setup and ensuring that faculty members are equipped with the right tools. “It is a clear manifestation that when parents, teachers, and students unite, greater things can be achieved for the betterment of the college,” she conveyed.

Meanwhile, the students and faculty also shared their insights on the current situation at the CAF building, stating that the donations were highly beneficial. “The donations were timely because our TV at the college broke down, and the projector was a big help. Due to the extreme heat, we sometimes get distracted easily, and we noticed that the attention of our learners was also affected. The stand fans greatly contributed to improving the air ventilation in the rooms,” said Ms. Marjorie R. Gambol, CAF faculty.

Faculty members also highlighted how the projectors and lapel microphones made teaching more dynamic and engaging. With clearer audio and visual presentations, instructors said they could deliver lessons more effectively and ensure that students at the back of large classrooms could follow along with ease.

Furthermore, Mr. Christopher Jeck P. Aban, CAF Student Council Chairperson, expressed his appreciation on behalf of the students for the improved ventilation in classrooms, noting that the presence of additional fans created a more comfortable environment that allowed them to focus better during discussions and activities.

“Thankful po ako sa mga electric fans na donated ng PTEA. Nagpapasalamat din po ako sa CAF organizations na tumulong sa pagrequest ng mga ito. Kahit paano po ay lumamig na sa mga rooms sa CAF, subalit ang aming hiling ay nawa matapos na rin ang plano na pag-renovate sa gusali upang magkaroon na ng mas maayos at ligtas na pasilidad para sa lahat. Mahalaga ito upang maging higit na komportable ang kapaligiran ng pagkatuto at maging kapaki-pakinabang ang bawat kagamitan na ibinibigay sa ating kolehiyo,” he asserted.

Meanwhile, aside from expressing his gratitude for the donations, University President Dr. Silverio Ramon DC. Salunson emphasized that the challenges posed by the current state of the CAF facilities will soon be addressed. He explained that the construction of the new CAF building is ongoing, while the old building is set for renovation under the project “Repair, Rehabilitation, and Modification of the CAF Building – Phase 1 (2027–2028),” as confirmed by the Planning and Development Office (PDO) – Infrastructure and Development Land Use and Zoning (IDLUZ).

Through these initiatives, TAU reaffirms its commitment to high-quality education by fostering a learning environment that is supportive, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of both students and faculty.

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