𝐂𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐒 | 𝐑𝐚𝐠𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐰𝐬 𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐝 𝐲𝐞𝐭

Solidifying its status as Tarlac Agricultural University’s (TAU) premier student tradition, the annual post-examination celebration, Ragsakan, drew a record-breaking crowd of more than 3,000 attendees on 16 December at the TAU Athletic Oval. This figure marks a significant 50-percent increase from the over 2,000 spectators recorded the previous year, underscoring the event’s growing popularity among the student body.

Hosted by the Supreme Student Council (SSC) as part of TAU’s 86th Founding Anniversary, the event provided students with a much-needed respite following the rigors of first-semester final examinations. The massive turnout transformed the field into a sea of energy, sustained by a tightly packed and diverse lineup of performances throughout the night.

The program featured cultural presentations by the TAU Performing Guild (PG) and TAU Animusika, complemented by much-anticipated guest performances from a varied roster of artists. Bicolano singer-songwriter Jan Roberts, known for his emotionally charged anthems and viral hit “Sagip,” delivered a stirring set. The tempo then surged with EDSA XXTRA, an acclaimed Filipino drag performer, winner of The Drag Cartel and a prominent advocate of queer pride, who commanded the stage with an electrifying routine. Headlining the evening was rising indie art-rock band Fitterkarma, whose dark, genre-blending sound, drawing inspiration from Philippine folklore and J-rock, captivated the massive audience.

𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐒 | 𝐂𝐄𝐝'𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

Tarlac Agricultural University’s (TAU) College of Education (CEd) convenes its newest cohort of practice teachers for an Investiture Ceremony at the Continuing Education Center, 16 December. Under the theme “Stepping into the Field: Practicing Agency, Ethics, and Transformative Teaching,” the event formally commissions future educators, with University President Dr. Silverio Ramon DC. Salunson and CEd Dean Dr. Claire Anne A. Olivares leading the academic community in ushering them to the profession.

The program features a keynote address by CEd alumnus Dr. Jessie Aquino, Director of LifePlus Worldwide and School Head of LifePlus Online Academy, both based in China, followed by the meaningful traditions of pinning nameplates and the ceremonial lighting of candles as the practice teachers embark on their journey into the challenging learning environments they will soon enter as emerging education professionals.

𝐓𝐀𝐔 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 | 𝐀 𝐁𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠

The 𝟖𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 begins with a spirit of gratitude and renewal! 

TAUians and guests gather for an Ecumenical Thanksgiving Mass, followed by the Blessing and Dedication of new facilities and vehicles, and the historic launch of the Intellectual Property and Technology Business Management (IPTBM) office marker. The energy then shifts to the grand opening of the Agri-Trade Fair, where participants celebrate the TAU community’s innovation and abundance. It is a powerful first day marked by a shared commitment to honoring the University’s legacy while boldly launching its future.

The anniversary celebration continues to gain momentum today, 16 December. The Agri-Trade Fair and Harvest Festival are in full swing, alive with activity and proudly showcasing TAU’s agricultural tradition. At the heart of the day is TulongTAU, a gift-giving initiative for selected Indigenous Peoples (IP) communities, reflecting the University’s commitment to inclusive and shared growth. All the excitement culminates in Ragsakan 2025, a colorful and joyful celebration of youth creativity and solidarity through music, dance, and fellowship.

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𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐒 | 𝐆𝐢𝐟𝐭-𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐏 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐉𝐌𝐏

The Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) extends its service through gift-giving to Indigenous People (IP) communities and to persons deprived of liberty, from 15-16 December.

As part of its 80th founding anniversary celebration, TAU continues to roll out activities that go beyond campus, translating its legacy into actions that uplift communities and reinforce its mission of service, compassion and nation-building.