UMAP Council Philippines names ELIA Director as VP for Luzon

By Mr. Jerome L. Duque (TAU-ELIA)

Tarlac Agricultural University - Office of the External Linkages and International Affairs’ (ELIA) Director, Dr. Christine N. Ferrer, was voted in as the new Vice President for Luzon of the University Mobility in the Asia and the Pacific (UMAP) Council Philippines from 2021 to 2025.

In a letter, Dr. Ferrer was congratulated by Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Chairman, Dr. J. Prospero E. De Vera III as the latter expressed his confidence that the former will “steer the organization towards greater heights and foster a new spirit of progress and collaboration.”

Indonesian university recognizes TAU, cites excellence in partnership

Universitas Negeri Surabaya (UNESA) acknowledged Tarlac Agricultural University’s impact in its internationalization efforts during the annual UNESA International Forum for University Rectors (UNIFUR) held virtually on 25 November. UNESA chose TAU out of hundreds of colleges and universities, organizations, and public and private institutions from its roster of global partners and linkages.

In his acceptance speech, TAU’s President, Dr. Max P. Guillermo, shared TAU’s humble beginnings. “TAU was once a relatively less popular university when we first dared to cross the unsettling waters of internationalization.”

TAU hosts 3^rd DPGAA Biennial Convention 

As means of recovery to foster innovation, the Tarlac Agricultural University, in partnership with the DOST-PCAARRD Graduate Alumni Association Inc. (DPGAA), hosted the 3^rd Biennial Convention on November 3-4, 2021 via Zoom.

Cognizant of the research trends in the global milieu, TAU led the launching of the virtual convention by providing more innovative research-based technologies that may mitigate the impact of the crisis. This convention provided venues for the science and technology experts and academicians whose research interests dwell on fields of science and technology particularly on improving the production of crops, livestock, aquatic, and natural resources.

TAU joins in CHEDRO3’s simultaneous vaccination drive

To propel the immunization of the Tarlaqueños against COVID-19, the Tarlac Agricultural University has partaken in the CHED’s Regional Simultaneous Vaccination Program for Tertiary Students (RSVP-TS) last 19 November 2021 at the TAU Multipurpose Hall.

371 students received COVID-19 vaccine. 23 of them are students from other Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the region.

Israeli Ambassador visits TAU; vows for more funding, collaboration in agro-industrial initiatives

As part of the Israeli government’s push for continuous and stronger support for Philippine’s agricultural sector, His Excellency, Ambassador Ilan Fluss, visited several laboratories and centers in Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) on 15 November.

The day officially commenced with a courtesy call at the Office of the TAU President, Dr. Max. P. Guillermo. Dr. Guillermo was joined by Mayor Erlon C. Agustin of the Municipality of Camiling in welcoming the ambassador and the rest of the Israeli delegation which includes Mr. Nir Balzam, Deputy Chief of Mission, and Ms. Gladys Baniqued-Turiano, MASHAV officer.