𝓣𝓸𝓪𝓼𝓽𝓼 & 𝓦𝓲𝓼𝓱𝓮𝓼

Today, 13 August, we are happy to greet Dr. Geraldin B. Dela Cruz, Director of Internal Audit Services (IAS), a blessed and memorable birthday! 

Aside from teaching at the College of Engineering and Technology (CET), Sir Geri, as his colleagues and students fondly know him, has been instrumental in ensuring that all University processes and procedures adhere to public policies and international standards. 

We wish him all the best in life as he celebrates this day surrounded by his loving family and friends.

𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐒 | Ensuring a properly informed workforce capable of implementing public policies more effectively, the Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) holds an orientation at the Farmers' Training Center on 8 August to update officials and staff from various departments and units under the Office of the Vice President for Finance and Administration (OVPFA) on current national employment policies and university regulations. 

The gathering focuses on compliance with labor guidelines and institutional rules to maintain proper adherence across all University operations. By empowering OVPFA personnel with the necessary knowledge and skills, TAU strengthens its commitment to lawful and efficient operations, guaranteeing responsive and efficient services to its clientele.

CAPTURED IN LENS | Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) officially opens the new academic year with a flag ceremony in front of the Gilberto O. Teodoro Multipurpose Hall on 11 August. The Sociocultural Development Office (SDO) and TAU Chorale lead the event, attended by students, faculty, staff, and administrators, to mark the start of the new semester.

Key officials address the assembly: Dr. Danilo N. Oficiar, Director of Office of Student Services and Development (OSSD), announces college-based and University-wide orientation schedules; Dr. Marianne P Villaruel, Director of External Linkages and International Affairs (ELIA), welcomes international exchange students from Universitas Pancasakti Tegal; and Dr. Joven D. Valdez, Director of National Service Training Program (NSTP) informs students of the date of orientation for Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC), Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS), and Literacy Training Service (LTS). Also, Mr. Orlando H. Locading Jr., Chief of the Presidential Management Staff (PMS), introduces the members of the Administrative Council (AdCo).

𝓣𝓸𝓪𝓼𝓽𝓼 & 𝓦𝓲𝓼𝓱𝓮𝓼

Today, 11 August, we are one with the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) in celebrating the birthday of Atty. Lily Freida C. Mcabangun-Milla, Director of CHEd - International Affairs Service (IAS).

Atty. Lily has been an active driving force behind Tarlac Agricultural University’s (TAU) growing global presence. Her leadership has helped expand TAU’s international partnerships, increased cross-border mobility, supported integration of sustainable development, and boosted TAU’s standing in world rankings.

We are deeply grateful for your generosity and leadership. As you continue to guide higher education institutions (HEIs) in their internationalization journey, we also warmly wish you renewed vitality, continued wisdom, and fulfillment in all your endeavors.

𝓝𝓪𝓻𝓪𝓰𝓼𝓪𝓴 𝓪 𝓹𝓪𝓷𝓪𝓰𝓴𝓪𝓼𝓪𝓷𝓰𝓪𝔂 𝓶𝓸, 𝓐𝓽𝓽𝔂. 𝓛𝓲𝓵𝔂!!

𝓣𝓸𝓪𝓼𝓽𝓼 & 𝓦𝓲𝓼𝓱𝓮𝓼

Today, 11 August, we gleefully celebrate a meaningful day in the life of Hon. Virgin Mary A. Nicolas, Private Sector Representative and Member of Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) Board of Regents. 

Ms. Nicolas has been an active advocate of academe-industry partnership, creating better opportunities for TAU stakeholders. She has also pushed for more collaboration between TAU BOR and TAUian faculty, non-teaching staff, students, and alumni, ensuring participation in crucial decision-making. 

We sincerely wish her genuine happiness, good health and wellbeing, and boundless  prosperity today and for the many years to come.