𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐒 | 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡: 𝐓𝐀𝐔 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝟏𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲

𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐒 | 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡: 𝐓𝐀𝐔 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝟏𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲

The Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) commemorated its 10th Charter Day on 15 May, with a convocation program convened at the Gilberto O. Teodoro Multipurpose Center. 

Setting the tone for the celebration, Dr. Sonny DC. Torres, Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs (VPASA), delivered the welcome remarks, which continued to one of the highlights of the convocation, the State of the University Address presented by University President Dr. Silverio Ramon DC. Salunson.

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬

Dr. Salunson presented a robust roster of TAU's 2025 achievements, highlighting feats that spanned academic, athletic, and institutional domains. Among these were high passing rates in licensure examinations, victories in both local and international sports and cultural competitions, and notable accomplishments by the University's alumni.

He also announced the establishment of seven new research centers, alongside extension programs that reached hundreds of organizations and communities. These academic and outreach successes were further reinforced by an unqualified opinion from the Commission on Audit (COA), reflecting sound fiscal management.

Beyond academics and finance, Dr. Salunson pointed to TAU's growing reputation in humanitarian and disaster response, citing specific awards received for the University's efforts in these areas. He also noted TAU's improving standing in international rankings, which he described as evidence of the institution's rising global profile. 

Taken together, the breakthroughs painted a picture of a university not only excelling in its core mandate of education and research but also extending its impact through community service, disaster resilience, and international recognition. “At TAU, excellence is not just a standard, it is a routine,” Dr. Salunson noted, as he also reaffirmed the University’s commitment to pursuing the Philippine Quality Award (PQA) and the ASEAN University Network–Quality Assurance (AUN-QA), among other quality benchmarks.

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞

Following his address, Dr. Salunson introduced the first guest of honor, Senator Sherwin "Win" Gatchalian. 

In his keynote speech, Senator Gatchalian emphasized that the occasion was more than just a simple charter day, noting that the past ten years represented a decade of forging, changing, and shaping young Filipinos, young people who are ready to serve and become part of the nation's development. 

“Kung babalikan natin, sobrang laki ang pinagbago ng TAU. Mula sa simpleng Tarlac College of Agriculture naging Tarlac Agricultural University noong 2016 at ipinakita ninyo na kahit nasa probinsya, kaya ng TAU na makipagsabayan sa pinakamagagaling na pamantasan hindi lang sa Pilipinas, kundi pati sa buong mundo,” Sen. Gatchalian stated.

Dr. Arnold R. Lorenzo, Vice President for Finance and Administration, then introduced the second guest of honor: Hon. Noel L. Villanueva, Mayor of the Municipality of Concepcion, Tarlac, who was cited as the principal author of Republic Act 10800. Mayor Villanueva was represented by his secretary, Mr. Renato Lindo.

The program continued with the awarding of plaques and tokens of appreciation, after which the University recognized former members of the Board of Regents (BOR): Dr. Joseph Paul T. Abad, faculty regent, and Hon. Jethro R. Jimenez, student regent.

Dr. Leonell P. Lijauco, Vice President for Planning and Quality Assurance, ended the morning session with closing remarks, congratulating TAUians for a decade of sustained excellence and collective effort. He reminded the community that while the charter marked a decade of milestones, the true celebration lay in the lives transformed and the communities served over the past ten years. 

The event was also graced by Tarlac Governor Christian Tell A. Yap, Vice Governor Estelita M. Aquino, Camiling Mayor Joyce B. Agustin, Sta. Ignacia Mayor Bong Tan, and San Clemente Mayor Roseller M. Toledo.

Livestreamed via Facebook, the Charter Anniversary featured performances by the TAU Chorale and the TAU Performing Guild, with Mr. Rommel T. Ibarra and Ms. Charmaine Lace P. Pablo serving as hosts

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