CHRONICLES | 𝐓𝐀𝐔 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚. 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐚, 𝐈𝐏 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬

A total of 153 students from the Municipality of Sta. Ignacia and 34 Indigenous Peoples (IP) students  received financial assistance worth ₱7,500 each through the Commission on Higher Education’s (CHEd) Tulong Dunong Program (TDP), during a cash distribution ceremony held at the Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) Student and Alumni Center Amphitheater on 27 March. 

According to Mr. Jessie E. Dela Cruz, Assistant Director of TAU - Office of Student Services and Development (OSSD) and Chair of OSSD - Financial and Educational Assistance Services, the event is sponsored by the Office of Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go, CHEd and the local government unit (LGU) for Sta. Ignacia residents, and CHEd for the IP.

Mr. Dela Cruz also shared that the current batch is composed of 170 scholars from TAU and 17 others enrolled in private higher education institutions (HEIs) across Tarlac Province. 

TDP, one of CHEd’s flagship scholarship initiatives, aims to support underprivileged yet qualified Filipino students pursuing CHED-recognized programs with a valid Certificate of Program Compliance (COPC). 

𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐁𝐔𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍 | Office of the TAU President

We heard you, TAUians!

In response to growing calls to prioritize mental health and holistic well-being, the Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) administration has decided to designate 31 March (Monday) as a University-Wide Wellness Break for all students, faculty, and non-teaching staff. 

This initiative underscores TAU’s commitment to fostering a supportive environment where individuals can pause, reflect, and rejuvenate amidst the demands of academic and professional life. 

However, the University acknowledges that certain essential services may require uninterrupted operations. Employees required to report for duty due to exigency of service will receive applicable compensation, ensuring fairness while maintaining critical functions. 

CAPTURED IN LENS | As part of its ongoing efforts to reduce supply usage and minimize the printing of Department Performance and Commitment Review (DPCR) documents, the Planning and Development Office (PDO), through the Institutional Development and Resource Generation (IDRG), conducts an orientation-workshop on the Electronic Department Performance Commitment and Review (e-DPCR) Form for office/unit heads and clerical staff at the Graduate Program and Office of the President Conference Rooms from 25 to 27 March.

This initiative aligns with Tarlac Agricultural University’s (TAU) vision to become a sustainable campus, as outlined in Memo No. 001, s. 2024, on the University’s observance of austerity measures.

UNIVERSITY BULLETIN | External Linkages and International Affairs Office (ELIA)

TAU - ELIA invites undergraduate, master’s, or doctorate students from TAU to apply in the second round of the FSci International Internship Program 2025 through the Faculty of Science (FSci) at King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) in Thailand. Said program will take place from 12 June to 25 July with complimentary airport pick-up and drop-off on 10-11 June and 29-30 July. 

While there is no tuition fee to be charged for this internship, a program fee of 30,000 THB (approximately P50,000) will be paid which will cover the following expenditures:

• On-campus dormitory (rent only, utilities not included)
• Research equipments
• Airport pickup and drop-off (only for selected dates)
• Cultural trip

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to gain international research experience and the chance to immerse yourself in Thai culture!

CAPTURED IN LENS |The halls of Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) hum with a familiar silence and focused energy this week as thousands of TAUians dive into their Midterm Examinations for the Second Semester, A.Y. 2024-2025, from 25 to 28 March.

Lecture rooms and even corridors transform into arenas of intellect, where pens scratch, keyboards tap, and minds race against the clock. Amid a sea of determined scholars, Mx. Jam B. De Asis, BS Psychology; Ms. Kate Princess C. Garcia, BS Early Childhood Education; and Ms. Jodi Angelie Dien I. Ollado, BS Geodetic Engineering, chase success through sheer hard work and perseverance as they step closer to their aspirations of becoming professionals in their respective fields.