As the Tarlac Agricultural Universityโs 80th founding anniversary celebration commences, Rev. Ramon Boniol cites Matthew 22:37โ39, reminding the community of Christโs commandment: โLove the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mindโ during the ecumenical service.
In a solemn moment, Rev. Boniol also discusses the true meaning of love, encouraging all faculty, staff, and administrators to serve with genuine affection, without expecting anything in return, and emphasizing a pure, selfless form of love.
Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) holds a solemn Worship Service that brings together administrators, faculty, staff, and guests in a shared spirit of thanksgiving and reflection. The gathering opens with an entrance hymn and the reading of Psalm 100 by Dr. Ma. Theresa B. Nardo, followed by worship songs, congregational singing, and an opening prayer led by Dr. Rene G. Nanit. The program also highlights TAUโs heritage through the reading of the Universityโs history by Ms. Yolanda F. Juan and a message delivered by Rev. Ramon Boniol, Executive Director of AGAPE Missions Philippines, followed by an address from TAU President Dr. Silverio Ramon DC. Salunson.ย
The morning gathering also includes the blessing of several newly completed and upgraded University facilities and assets. These are the LED wall, waiting shed by the Supreme Student Council (SSC), College of Engineering and Technology (CET) RoboCAD GIS Hub, new University vehicles, Laboratory School (LS) Covered Court, SMART Agriculture Center facilities, and the Artificial Insemination Laboratory, marking TAUโs continued commitment to innovation, quality services, and institutional development.
The Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) community is erupting in celebration as it applauds the exceptional performance of the graduates of College of Engineering and Technology (CET) Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DABE) in the recent December 2025 Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Licensure Examinations (ABELE). TAU not only delivered a strong overall passing rate but also significantly surpassed the national average and its 2024 feat.
Official results reveal that TAU achieved an impressive 70.59% overall passing rate, with 12 new engineers emerging from 17 examinees. This marks a substantial lead over the 59.14% national overall passing rate.
A closer look at the data highlights the strength of TAUโs academic preparation. First-time takers from the University passed at a rate of 71.43%, outperforming the national first-taker passing rate of 66.97%. Repeaters also demonstrated remarkable resilience and improvement, securing a 66.67% passing rate.
The Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) conducts its final Board of Regents (BOR) meeting for 2025 at the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Central Office in Diliman, Quezon City, on 12 December, with Commissioner Dr. Ricmar P. Aquino in attendance and Senator Bam Aquino represented by his Political Officer, Mr. Simon Aquino. This year-end meeting underscores TAUโs continued commitment under the leadership of President Dr. Silverio Ramon DC. Salunson to strengthen governance, advance academic excellence, and drive strategic initiatives forward.
Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) took a significant stand against gender-based violence with a panel discussion entitled โBreaking the Silence: A Multisectoral Approach to Combating Gender Violenceโ at the Student and Alumni Center Amphitheater, 25 November, as part of the nationwide 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC).ย
The program commenced with a series of talks that set a solemn tone for the day and brought together University leaders, educators, staff, and students. Dr. Ma. Theresa B. Nardo, Director of the Gender and Development (GAD) Office, delivered welcome remarks, followed by an inspirational message from the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) Dean, Dr. Lavina Gracia M. Ramirez, who represented Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs (VP ASA), Dr. Sonny DC. Torres. Their speeches emphasized the Universityโs institutional role in preventing violence and supporting survivors, framing the dayโs discussions as a critical component of TAU's advocacy.
The core of the event was a robust panel discussion featuring experts from various offices within the University. The panel, facilitated by Ms. Faith G. Santos, included Dr. Nardo; Mr. Nelmar A. Mallari, Chief of Information Unit; Ms. Erika R. Prado, Chief of the Inclusion Unit; and Mr. Johndhel C. Dela Cruz, Communications Development Officer. This diverse composition highlighted the need for a unified response to effectively combat gender violence.
