𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐑 |  𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃: 𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐲

In the busy streets of Barangay Suizo Bliss, a father’s love echo stronger than the rumbles of passing vehicles. Mr. Isidro Flores Fagtanan, a 59-year-old family man, stands as a living proof of unconditional acceptance. From the moment Navi, his child, developed a liking toward blossom-cheeked dolls and ruffles in dresses, Tatay Isidro and his wife Regina decided: love would always eclipse fear. 

The journey wasn’t without its stumbling blocks. Tatay Isidro admits his initial worries are about the ridicules, the societal stigma that often breaks the hearts of LGBTQIA+ members. But his spirit would not buckle. “Alam namin ang hirap,” he shares, “pero anak pa rin namin siya.” His resolve melted into a fatherly shield, a protection rooted in respect and love.

𝓣𝓸𝓪𝓼𝓽𝓼 & 𝓦𝓲𝓼𝓱𝓮𝓼

Today, 29 June, we celebrate a special day in the life of  Dr. Joseph Paul T. Abad, Faculty Representative of Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) Board of Regents (BOR). 

Dr. Abad has been instrumental in pushing forward policies that benefit the faculty members of the University and has since represented his organization in the BOR, serving selflessly and in the interest of his fellow educators. 

As a community, we wish him genuine love, pure joy, and good health all while surrounded by his loving family and friends.

𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐒 | Joining socio-civic and political leaders and stakeholders from Tarlac and beyond, Dr. Silverio Ramon DC. Salunson, President of Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU), attends the Oath-Taking Ceremony of newly elected officials under the banner of Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC) held at Diwa ng Tarlac, Tarlac City on 27 June. 

During the gathering, NPC winners from across the province formally sign their oaths of office, marking the beginning of a new term for Tarlac’s local government officials, with TAU’s administration showing their continued support and engagement with the province’s leadership.

#SmartTAU #GreenandGlobal #OathTaking #NPC #Tarlac #SDG16 #SDG17

𝐂𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐒 | 𝐀𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐔𝐏 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝟓 𝐓𝐀𝐔 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬

A team from the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP) steered a crucial three-day Level IV Phase 2 AACCUP accreditation process of five Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) programs, 23-25 June.  

Combining onsite and online assessment, AACCUP led the meticulous evaluation of PhD in Development Education, MA in Education, MS in Agriculture, BS in Business Administration, and BS in Food Technology. This comprehensive evaluation underscores TAU's commitment to maintaining the highest academic standards and continuous improvement.

Facilitated by the Quality Assurance (QA) Office, the accreditation process kicked off with a welcome dinner on 22 June and a formal opening program featuring presentations from each department on 23 June. The College of Education (CEd) reported on the status of PhD in Development Education and MA in Education, while the College of Business and Management (CBM) discussed the successes and opportunities in BS in Business Administration. Simultaneously, the College of Agriculture and Forestry (CAF) led the introduction of MS in Agriculture and BS in Food Technology programs.

𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐒 | Demonstrating its dedication to community resilience, Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) underwent the Regional Field Evaluation for the 2025 Gawad Kalasag (GK) Awards at the Farmers' Training Center on 24 June.

To evaluate TAU's disaster preparedness and community engagement initiatives, a team of assessors from the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) reviewed the documents submitted by TAU’s GK Entry Committee, chaired by Dr. Marianne P. Villaruel, alongside National Service Training Program (NSTP) Director Dr. Joven D. Valdez.

TAU’s 2025 GK entry underscores strong collaboration among its colleges and offices, with TAU President Dr. Silverio Ramon DC. Salunson playing a central role through his administration’s integrative approach to disaster risk reduction and management education.