𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫, 𝐓𝐀𝐔 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲!

As we welcome the New Year, I extend my warmest greetings to our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and partners of Tarlac Agricultural University.

May this year bring renewed hope, stronger unity, and greater commitment to our shared mission of excellence in education, research, and service. Together, let us continue cultivating innovation, sustainability, and leadership for our people, our community, and our nation.

May the New Year inspire us to move forward with faith, resilience, and gratitude.

A prosperous and meaningful 2026 to all!

In service and solidarity,
𝐃𝐑. 𝐒𝐈𝐋𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐎 𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐎𝐍 𝐃𝐂. 𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐔𝐍𝐒𝐎𝐍
University President, Tarlac Agricultural University

𝐂𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐒 | 𝐓𝐀𝐔-𝐔𝐅𝐀 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬, 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐱𝐲 𝐯𝐨𝐰𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩

A new slate of officers has been elected to guide the United Faculty Alliance of Tarlac Agricultural University (UFA–TAU) Inc. for the 2026–2027 term.

The newly elected officials will be led by Dr. Rene G. Nanit, President, and Mr. Carlo Magno L. Sagun, Vice President. They are joined by Dr. Noel J. Petero, Secretary; Ms. Evelyn D. G. Reciles, Assistant Secretary; Mr. Raffy A. Santos, Treasurer; and Ms. Patrice Ann N. Casiño, Assistant Treasurer. Completing the roster are Mr. Von Lorenz A. Chavez, Auditor; Dr. Esmeralda P. Rodriguez, Public Relations Officer; Mr. Christian A. Robillos, Business Manager; and Dr. Angelo P. Guillermo and Mr. Pastor V. Ambat III, Sergeants-at-Arms.

Outlining a forward-looking and service-driven agenda, UFA President-elect Nanit announced six strategic priorities for the new administration. “Our plan is anchored on building a faculty community that is empowered, supported, and represented,” he emphasized.

Foremost among these priorities is a commitment to faculty advancement through a strengthened promotion system. “The UFA–TAU officers will actively participate in strengthening and fully implementing a transparent, fair, and progressive institutional promotion system,” he shared, noting that the initiative is designed to recognize merit, research productivity, service, and institutional commitment.

𝐂𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐒 | 𝐓𝐀𝐔 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝟖𝟎 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐯𝐨𝐰𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐝 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲

Celebrating eight decades of dedicated service, the Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) culminated its week-long Founding Anniversary celebration with the theme “80 Years of Excellence: Cultivating Innovation, Sustainability, and Global Leadership,” at the Gilberto O. Teodoro Multipurpose Center on 19 December.

The commemorative program featured a festive atmosphere including fellowship, socialization, cha-cha dance competition, best-dressed award, raffle draws, and games.

TAU retirees also took part in the celebration, as part of TAU’s tradition promoting inclusivity and honoring its legacy.

Meanwhile, the event also featured an anniversary message from TAU President Dr. Silverio Ramon DC. Salunson, bringing the milestone to a meaningful close, grounded in gratitude, reflection, and a renewed sense of purpose.

𝐐𝐔𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐛𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭

As the week-long celebration of Tarlac Agricultural University’s 80th Founding Anniversary draws to a close, University President Silverio Ramon DC. Salunson’s message resonates as a fitting conclusion to a milestone marked by gratitude, reflection, and renewed purpose. In welcoming the TAU community to the Anniversary Convocation, he underscored the remarkable collective journey that transformed the institution from a modest high school into a globally engaged university. He paid tribute to the people behind this progress, affirming that TAU’s true strength lies in its shared vision, unity, and enduring commitment to service and excellence.

Anchored on the anniversary theme, President Salunson honored the University’s rich history while calling on the community to face future challenges with confidence and resolve. He framed pressing global concerns such as climate change, food security, and sustainable development not as obstacles, but as opportunities for TAU to further advance research, strengthen partnerships, and expand its global presence. As the celebration concludes, his message leaves the University community with a clear sense of direction and optimism, affirming that TAU moves forward into its next decade ready to lead with innovation, sustainability, and a strong global perspective.