CHRONICLES | TAU conducts gender-responsive psychological training, boosts global collaboration

To empower students, faculty, and staff of the Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) to champion a gender-inclusive, trauma-aware crisis response system, the TAU - National Service Training Program (NSTP) in collaboration with the Gender and Development (GAD) office, Student and Placement Office (SPO) and the External Linkages and International Affairs (ELIA) office spearheaded a simultaneous training-workshop titled “Gender-Responsive Training on Psychological First Aid: A Global Perspective,” facilitated by speakers from Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR), at the Bamboo Training Center (BTC) and AgriTourism Hostel Function Hall, 10 April.

The training-workshop for TAU employees included topics on cultural barriers in mental health disclosure, trauma considerations, and workplace-specific stress factors with expert insights from Dr. Endang R. Surjaningrum. 

Meanwhile, Ms. Bani Bacan Hacantya Yudanagara steered the discussion and workshop covering crisis response for peer support scenarios, academic stress interventions, and gender-based violence response protocols. 

𝐂𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐒 | 𝐓𝐀𝐔 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟑 𝐒𝐔𝐂𝐬, 𝐈𝐬𝐫𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞

The Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) along with Bulacan Agricultural State College (BASC), and Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU) convened with officials from the Israel Embassy to the Philippines to discuss emerging opportunities for collaboration in the field of agriculture on April 4 at Clark City, Pampanga.

The event was organized by Dr. Robert H. Lo, Founder and CEO of RDF Feed, Livestock, and Foods, Inc. Among the attendees were TAU’s College Deans along with Dr. Benny S. Soliman, Director of External Linkages and International Affairs and Dr. Marianne Villaruel, Director of Student Placement, who represented TAU in this important dialogue. Dr. Anita G. David, President of PSAU and Dr. Honeylet J. Nicolas, Vice President for Research, Extension, Production, and Development (REPD) of BASC were also present at the said event.

During the meeting, discussions regarding the current activities and partnerships with the Israel Embassy to the Philippines were tackled such as the Agrostudies program and MASHAV training.

UNIVERSITY BULLETIN | EXTERNAL LINKAGES AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS OFFICE (ELIA)

𝐍ǐ 𝐡ǎ𝐨, 𝐓𝐀𝐔𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬!

In collaboration with the Providence University through its Department of Cosmetic Science, TAU-ELIA is now accepting interested TAU alumni and student applicants to study for four months in Taiwan from September to December 2025 through the Taiwan Experience Education Program (TEEP), a scholarship grant funded by the Taiwan Ministry of Education (MOE).

A monthly stipend of $12,000 (roughly 683,457 Philippine pesos) will be given to each participant to cover the expenses during the four-month stay. However, travel expenses including flight tickets, living costs, and accommodation fees are not included.

𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐁𝐔𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍 | 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐜 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 - 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥

The following Grade 7 applicants for AY 2025-2026 (see posters for code numbers) have qualified for the second screening of the TAU-LS admission process. Please note the important details, including the list of successful candidates. Failure to attend on the scheduled date and time will result in losing your slot. Check the link for the list of applicants.

𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐁𝐔𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍 | 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐜 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲

This 𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐰 𝐍𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧, we honor the courage and sacrifices of our heroes who fought for our national identity, freedom, and future. Their contribution reminds us that true patriotism means standing up for what is right—not just in war, but in peacetime. As we select our new leaders in the midterm elections, may the service of valiant martyrs during the second world war inspire us to vote conscientiously, defend democratic ideals, and reject those who exploit our nation for selfish gain. Every ballot we cast is a tribute to their legacy.

The heroes of Bataan and Corregidor did not surrender their principles even in the face of death—and neither should we. This election season, let’s channel their valor by choosing leaders who embody integrity, justice, and genuine love for the country. Our votes are our weapons now.