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.

𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐒 | The Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) honors Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) during the “Ranked & Recognized: A Celebration of PHEIs” ceremony held at the CHEd Auditorium on 24 June, in recognition of its inclusion in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025, where it secured a spot in the 1001–1400 tier.

Earlier that day, TAU President Dr. Silverio Ramon DC Salunson paid a courtesy call on newly appointed CHEd Chairperson Dr. Shirley C. Agrupis, representing both Tarlac Agricultural University and the Association of State Colleges and Universities – Solid North (ASCU-SN).

#SmartTAU #GreenandGlobal #CHEd #ASCUSN #THEImpactRankings #SDG17

𝐂𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐒 | 𝐓𝐀𝐔 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐆𝐓-𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 

In a bid to translate research to marketable solutions, team Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) engaged in the PITCH IT SMART: Technology that Sells workshop at the Old Sanguniang Panlalawigan Hall in the Tarlac Capitol on 19 June.

Steered by the Provincial Government of Tarlac (PGT) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) - Provincial Science and Technology Office, the workshop culminated in a pitching competition where researchers presented their innovations to a panel. 

TAU made a strong showing, with Ms. Susana D. Ramos, faculty from College of Agriculture and Forestry (CAF), securing 3rd Place Best Pitch for her nutrient-rich Nutritea. Meanwhile, Ms. Myrla U. Ramos, also CAF faculty member, impressed the evaluators with her innovative Chocolate-Flavored Cowpea Beverage, highlighting the potential of underutilized crops.