𝐂𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐒 | 𝐓𝐀𝐔 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐏𝟐𝐀 𝐇𝐌𝐃

Driven to represent Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) on the international stage, students earned awards at the Passage to ASEAN (P2A) Hybrid Mobility by Discipline (HMD): Language and Culture Program, themed “Preserving ASEAN Cultural Heritage with AI–Human Co-Creation,” held online from 29 August to21 October 2025.

Thirteen (13) TAU students joined the virtual program. The Batirulians team, composed of Jhemalyn P. Villar, Arianna Foo Lee Naa, Kristine Joy C. Magno, Hanna Claire O. Cero, Karla Shane S. Esguerra, Nica Kathryn P. Mawirat, and Alyssa Mae E. Bautista—secured the 3rd Prize in the promotional video and poster competition.

𝐂𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐒 | 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: 𝐓𝐀𝐔-𝐂𝐀𝐒 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦

Marking the start of a four-day gathering anchored on the theme “Advancing Interdisciplinary Research for Sustainable and Inclusive Development,” the Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) led by the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) formally opened the International Interdisciplinary Research and Development Conference in Social Science (IIRDCSS) on 25 November at the TAU Alumni and Student Center Amphitheater. 

Gracing the opening ceremony are key university officials led by Dr. Edmar N. Franquera, Vice President for Research, Extension, and Training (VPRET); Dr. Sonny DC. Torres, Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs (VPASA); and Ms. Yolanda F. Juan, Chief Administrative Officer for Administration (CAO-Admin), who collectively emphasized the significance of interdisciplinary collaboration in shaping sustainable solutions for today’s complex social issues. In their messages, the officials highlight TAU’s commitment to fostering research-driven dialogues and strengthening partnerships that cut across sectors, disciplines, and borders.

𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐒 | 𝐇𝐊𝐁𝐔 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐮𝐞

Upholding their support for the University’s internationalization initiatives, Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) students are participating in the virtual Global Dialogue Series of Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU), a long-term online international learning program running from September to November 2025 via Zoom.

Fifty-nine (59) TAU students are taking part in the program: fifteen (15) from the College of Veterinary Medicine, eleven (11) from the College of Education, ten (10) from the College of Arts and Sciences, eight (8) from the College of Agriculture and Forestry, eight (8) from the College of Business and Management, and seven (7) from the College of Engineering and Technology.

HKBU features one Global Dialogue Series topic per week covering themes such as fast fashion, sustainable consumption, climate change and the environment, global labor and employment, racial equality, and marginalization in education.

This year’s Global Dialogue series of HKBU is joined by students from the Philippines, Indonesia, China, Hong Kong, Kenya, Mexico, and the United States.

𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐒 | 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐬

Becoming a consistent advocacy of the Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) - National Service Training Program (NSTP) through its Civic Welfare and Training Service (CWTS) and Literacy Training Service (LTS) units, the Waste Warriors once again lead the campus-wide waste management effort during the 2025 Intramurals from 19-21 November.

The initiative, led by CWTS Coordinator Mr. Rafael C. Macaspac and LTS Coordinator Ms. Dancel M. Cabintoy, mobilizes their students to serve as “Waste Warriors” who help maintain cleanliness, oversee waste segregation, and encourage their peers to dispose of waste properly.

Now in its second year, the “Waste Warriors” program has become a consistent advocacy activity during TAU’s Intramurals. This year’s volunteers continue the campaign’s mission to foster responsible waste management and strengthen environmental awareness among the TAU community. Many students express pride in being part of a movement that promotes sustainability and contributes to a cleaner campus.