𝐂𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐒 | 𝐓𝐀𝐔 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐢 𝐚𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬

𝐂𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐒 | 𝐓𝐀𝐔 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐢 𝐚𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬

Recognizing TAUians from the bachelor’s to advanced degree levels, the Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) community formally conferred degrees on its newest graduates during the Midyear Commencement Exercises held at the Gilberto O. Teodoro Multipurpose Center on 9 January. 

The ceremony opened with a formal academic procession of graduating students, members of the academic support services, faculty, the Administrative Council (AdCo), the Board of Regents (BOR), and guests, symbolizing the culmination of the graduates’ academic journey. This was followed by the singing of the National Anthem and the Doxology rendered by the TAU Chorale, setting a solemn and dignified tone for the commencement rites.

Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs (VPASA) Dr. Sonny DC. Torres delivered the welcome remarks, highlighting the enduring value of education amid prevailing socio-political challenges and emphasizing that knowledge equips graduates to discern truth, counter misinformation, and engage the world with clarity and purpose.

The presentation and confirmation of candidates followed, led by the Deans of TAU’s six colleges and formally confirmed by University President Dr. Silverio Ramon DC. Salunson. This segment signaled the graduates’ readiness to be vested with their respective academic degrees.

Meanwhile, Guest of Honor and Speaker Hon. Dexter R. Buted, the Administrator of the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA), delivered the keynote address. Dr. Buted reframed failure as an essential step toward growth and wisdom, urging graduates to learn from setbacks and to practice radical kindness as they pursue their professional and personal aspirations.

The ceremony concluded with the distribution of diplomas, certificates, and academic awards, followed by the Pledge of Loyalty to the Alma Mater administered by loyalty awardee Mr. Aaron V. Bermudez and the Oath of Membership to the TAU Federated Alumni Association led by its President and TAU’s Vice President for Research, Extension, and Training (VPRET) Dr. Edmar N. Franquera. 

Closing the program, the TAU Chorale performed the University Hymn, after which the recessional marked the graduates’ formal transition from students to alumni.

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Text | Jerome L. Duque [Information Unit]

Photos | June Adel S. Guerrero  [Information Unit]