𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐒 | 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐠-𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲

Today, 1 December, the Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) community gathered in front of the Gilberto O. Teodoro Multipurpose Center for the monthly flag-raising ceremony, uniting the entire workforce to formally welcome the new month with shared purpose and renewed commitment.

Led by the College of Business and Management (CBM), under the leadership of its Dean, Dr. Erlie SD. Totaan, the assembly opened with the singing of patriotic hymns and the recitation of pledges.

The Human Resource Management Office (HRMO) then recognized the December birthday celebrators, followed by a communal prayer.

Representing Sociocultural Development Office (SDO) Director Prof. Cecile L. Lapitan, SDO Assistant Director Engr. Donna Fay Labrador proudly announced the recent international feat of the TAU Choral, which brought home honors from the 2025 Choral Festival and Competition in Busan, South Korea.

She also highlighted another cultural milestone—the TAU Belenismo entry, themed “Biyahe TAU”, which placed Top 3among 52 entries across five categories in this year’s province-wide Belenismo celebration. Engr. Labrador likewise acknowledged the winners of the Culture and the Arts Association of State Universities and Colleges (CAASUC) 2025 competitions.

Both the TAU Choral and TAU Belenismo core groups expressed their gratitude to the TAU Administration led by Dr. Silverio Ramon DC. Salunson, as well as to all individuals who supported their artistic journeys.

𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐒 | 𝐁𝐒𝐅 𝐄𝐱𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭

In front of the new College of Agriculture and Forestry (CAF) Building, second-year Bachelor of Science in Forestry (BSF) students are actively showcasing their entrepreneurial spirit as part of the culminating activity for The Entrepreneurial Mind course. Guided by their instructor, Mr. Julius Rae R. Allam, the students are presenting a diverse array of innovative and sustainable products crafted primarily from bamboo and coconut.

This hands-on event provides a platform for the future foresters to demonstrate the commercial potential of non-timber forest products. By transforming these natural materials into viable goods, they are not only applying their academic lessons but also reinforcing the critical principles of responsible resource utilization and sustainable enterprise.

𝐂𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐒 | 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞-𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬

Engaging the participants in interactive academic dialogues and paper presentations, the International Interdisciplinary Research and Development Conference in Social Sciences (IIRDCSS) with the theme “Advancing Interdisciplinary Research for Sustainable and Inclusive Development” led by the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) of Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) unfolded its second-day of parallel sessions and awarding ceremony at the Student and Alumni Center Amphitheater, 26 November.

The continuation focused on research presentations, featuring 12 simultaneous sessions. The categories are as follows: Scientific and Technological Innovations, Digital Transformation and Information Technology (DTIT); Sustainable Development and Environmental Studies; Health and Medical Science (HMS); Education and Pedagogy (EP); Global Citizenship Education (GCED); Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH); Business, Economics, and Entrepreneurship (BEE); Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food Security (AFFS); Community Engagement and Extension Services (CEES); Gender and Development (GAD); and Public Administration, Development Studies, and Development Communication (PA-DS-DC).

𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐒 | 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐜 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚: 𝐓𝐀𝐔 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐏𝐇𝐄𝐈𝐬 𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝

The AppliedHE 2026 Ranking for Asian Public Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) has been released, showcasing a significant turning point for Philippine education as 21 of its public colleges and universities secured spots on the prestigious list. One of the standout stories from the national cohort is the inaugural entry of the Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU), which successfully claimed its position in the competitive regional landscape.

Marking its first appearance, TAU debuted at 246th place in the Asian ranking and secured the 18th position nationally. This achievement places the University among a distinguished group of 259 public HEIs from across the continent that were evaluated this year. Its successful inclusion highlights the growing reach of the ranking’s assessment and signals TAU's commitment to meeting international benchmarking standards.