𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐒 | 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐠-𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲

The Tarlac Agricultural University commences the month of February with its flag-raising ceremony at the Gilberto O. Teodoro Multipurpose Center today, 2 February, bringing together the university community to celebrate achievements, share announcements, and foster a spirit of camaraderie.

Hosting this week’s flag-hoisting ceremony is the College of Education (CEd) led by CEd Dean Dr. Claire Anne A. Olivares and Laboratory School (LS) Principal, Dr. Milani C. Petero.

Meanwhile, the Human Resource Management Unit (HRMU) highlights the birthday celebrators for the month of February.

Consequently, the College of Engineering and Technology (CET) extends congratulations to the Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (BSABE) students for their spirited participation and impressive achievements at PABESTIGAN XII, held at the University of the Philippines Los Baños from 23-25 January. 

The External Linkages and International Affairs (ELIA) Director Dr. Marianne P. Villaruel also encourages the TAUians to pursue scholarship opportunities offered by TAU’s partner universities and institutions. Interested students are advised to check the ELIA Facebook page for updated postings.

𝐂𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐒 | 𝐓𝐀𝐔-𝐂𝐄𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐋𝐄𝐓 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫

The Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) - College of Education (CEd) recognized its September and November 2025 Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) passers during a testimonial dinner held at the Farmers’ Training Center (FTC) on 30 January.

During the event, TAU-nurtured LET passers were congratulated by Dr. Claire Anne A. Olivares, CEd Dean, for their hard work that gave a remarkable distinction for TAU-CEd, stressing that their achievement is a testament to their own dedication as well as the quality of education they have received from the University. Dr. Olivares’ message was delivered by CEd’s Assistant Dean Dr. Lynn Michelle N. Gorospe.

In her speech, Dr. Olivares through Dr. Gorospe, expressed her deep appreciation for this year’s LET passers for bringing pride to the University.

In a recent data released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), TAU ranked 8th among top-performing schools at the elementary level with 98.36% first-time passing rate and an outstanding 95.31% institutional passing rate that exceeds the national passing rate of 51.05% which led TAU to earn a spot among the country’s top teacher education institutions (TEIs), which was also noted by the PRC.

Meanwhile, TAU President Dr. Silverio Ramon DC. Salunson, represented by the Un

iversity Board Secretary Mr. Sonny A. Santos, also commended the newly licensed teachers, urging them to live by the principles of integrity, competence, and service as they begin their teaching careers. He emphasized the important role teachers play in nation-building and in molding the next generation of leaders.

𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐒 | 𝐏𝐑𝐂 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) carries out an inspection and monitoring visit at the Food Technology Department of Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) on 28 January 2026. The purpose of the visit is to monitor, evaluate, and make recommendations to ensure that the standards set by the national government for food technology education and practice are complied with.

The team of inspectors, led by Hon. Remedios V. Baclig, Hon. Mary Grace R. Mandigma, and Ms. Ivy N. Dionisio, examines the facilities, personnel, and programs of the department in relation to Section 9 of RA 8981, otherwise known as the PRC Modernization Act of 2000, and Section 6 of Republic Act No. 11052, or the Philippine Food Technology Act. These laws give the PRC the authority to monitor professional practices, supervise educational institutions, and ensure compliance with the policies and standards set by the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd).

During the visit, the team evaluates classrooms, labs, and other educational facilities to see if the department satisfies the requirements for faculty, equipment, and curriculum. The PRC also engages with staff to discuss measures for maintaining professional, ethical, and technical standards in food technology education and practice.

𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐒 | 𝐏𝐫𝐞-𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐁𝐌 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬

To equip students with proper workplace readiness, the Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) through the Student Placement Office (SPO), conducts the Pre-Deployment Orientation Seminar (PDOS) for incoming student interns from the College of Business and Management (CBM), today, 16 January, at the Gilberto O. Teodoro Multipurpose Center.

SPO, led by its Director, Dr. Benny S. Soliman, invites three seasoned speakers from the University to address workplace safety, confidentiality, data privacy, and legal or ethical concerns. 

Setting the tone for disciplined work habits, Mr. Johnny A. Parel Jr., Guidance Counselor III, discusses the first topic titled “Make Your Internship Enjoyable: Instilling Strong Work Ethics and Professionalism” followed by Ms. Nica N. Quibuyen, Gender and Development (GAD) Coordinator and CBM Instructor, who shares her insights on “Safe Spaces Act (RA 11313) and its IRR (Implementing Rules and Regulation). In addition, University Guidance Counselor Ms. Maria C. Tabago delves into “Mental Health: Mindfulness & Mental Well Being in the Workplace.”