𝐏𝐀𝐌𝐌𝐀𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐖 | 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐀𝐔 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐥𝐲 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐬!

The Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) community, led by its University President Dr. Silverio Ramon DC. Salunson, commends the three faculty members who have successfully earned their respective doctorate degree conferred by Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology (NEUST).

The honorees are: Dr. Benjie M. Dela Vega, who earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Engineering Management; Dr. Maribel C. Ramales, who earned a PhD in Business Administration; and Dr. John Paul C. Demapendan, who earned a Doctor of Education (EdD) major in Industrial-Technological Education.

​​𝐏𝐀𝐌𝐌𝐀𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐖 | 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐦𝐚𝐫 𝐏. 𝐀𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐨!

We extend our warmest commendations to Dr. Ricmar P. Aquino, Chairperson of Tarlac Agricultural University’s (TAU) Board of Regents (BOR), on being honored with the 𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐒 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫. 

Celebrating exceptional leadership and excellence in research administration that drives meaningful progress in science, technology, and innovation, this prestigious award was presented at the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD) 2025 S&T Recognitions and Awards ceremony held on 30 January 2026, at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. 

Comm. Aquino’s outstanding contributions to public service are a great source of pride and inspiration, highlighting a profound commitment to advancing TAU’s and the nation's research landscape.

𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐑 | 𝐈𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐜: 𝐓𝐀𝐔’𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐮𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧

In badminton doubles, victory is born not from solo brilliance but from synchronicity, where two minds read the same play and two bodies move to the same rhythm. Every rally becomes a silent conversation, every smash a shared decision, and every point a testament to trust built over time. 

At Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU), this seamless harmony takes shape through its women’s doubles badminton tandem, Ms. Neah V. Jose and Ms. Princess Marie C. Viuda, two student-athletes bound by discipline, driven by determination, and united by a single purpose. Together, they do not simply play the game; they move it.

Ms. Jose, a fourth-year student from the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), taking up Bachelor of Science in Development Communication (BS DevComm), hails from Camiling, Tarlac. Her journey into badminton began during her elementary days. Over time, Ms. Jose developed a playing style that made her a vital force in doubles play. 

“It started when my cousins invited me to play in our backyard. Then it became a habit, I was spending every lunch break playing with my friends at school. One day, my teacher noticed me playing and told me I had potential in playing badminton. She invited me to represent our school in a competition, and to my surprise, I won my very first match. That victory changed everything for me and gave me the confidence to dream bigger,” she shared.

𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐒 | 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐠-𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲

The Tarlac Agricultural University commences the month of February with its flag-raising ceremony at the Gilberto O. Teodoro Multipurpose Center today, 2 February, bringing together the university community to celebrate achievements, share announcements, and foster a spirit of camaraderie.

Hosting this week’s flag-hoisting ceremony is the College of Education (CEd) led by CEd Dean Dr. Claire Anne A. Olivares and Laboratory School (LS) Principal, Dr. Milani C. Petero.

Meanwhile, the Human Resource Management Unit (HRMU) highlights the birthday celebrators for the month of February.

Consequently, the College of Engineering and Technology (CET) extends congratulations to the Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (BSABE) students for their spirited participation and impressive achievements at PABESTIGAN XII, held at the University of the Philippines Los Baños from 23-25 January. 

The External Linkages and International Affairs (ELIA) Director Dr. Marianne P. Villaruel also encourages the TAUians to pursue scholarship opportunities offered by TAU’s partner universities and institutions. Interested students are advised to check the ELIA Facebook page for updated postings.