𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐑 | 𝐀 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐛𝐬

As Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) holds its 3rd Midyear Commencement Exercises today, the walls of Gilberto O. Teodoro Multipurpose Center whisper the name of a lady whose journey embodies not just academic rigor, but the very essence of healing. 

For Angela Beatrice T. Tan, receiving her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree is more than a personal victory; it is the validation of a silent, persistent labor of love. For her professors, Angela’s golden heart has been as instrumental as her intellect in navigating the demanding path to becoming a full-fledged veterinary doctor.

Ms. Tan’s journey started, as many in her field do, with a deep-seated love for animals. She describes a childhood surrounded by a menagerie of pets, an informal but necessary introduction to a life of responsibility and care. This compassion was the first beat of a heart that would later fuel her through hardships. 

Admittedly, her academic path was not a straight line. She candidly shares the difficulties of being a self-professed emerging learner, seldom catching up in the fast-paced environment, and the profound setback of a failed first thesis, an experience she compares to a humbling descent to "the ninth circle of Dante's Hell." It was a period where she questioned her decisions, a critical case of self-doubt that required intense personal triage.

𝐐𝐔𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐛𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭

In a message to the graduates of the 3rd Midyear Commencement Exercises, Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) President Dr. Silverio Ramon DC. Salunson commends the TAUians for their hard work, passion, and perseverance. He says the students and alumni are nurtured to be strong, versatile, and prepared, with achievements mirrored in the University’s improved board exam results and graduate employment rates. 

He underscores that TAU’s mission reaches beyond campus through research and community development programs that support agricultural sustainability and community empowerment. He also announces plans for new facilities to strengthen a technology-driven learning environment and urges graduates to embody TAU’s mission by serving communities with integrity and commitment.

𝐂𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐒 | 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬 𝐏𝐮𝐬𝐡: 𝐓𝐀𝐔 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐋𝐄𝐃 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠

In time for its 3rd Midyear Commencement Exercises, the Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) is upgrading program staging at its Gilberto O. Teodoro Multipurpose Center with a cutting-edge modular LED display system, designed to reduce environmental waste, cut costs, and enhance visual production for campus events.

The three-meter-by-eight-meter Modular Cascaded High-Definition Display System also features Dual-Environment Framework Assemblies and an Integrated Control Core. Its full package includes not only the modular display panels but also an outdoor mobile frame, a dedicated control and signal system, a long-range transmission hardware, a power stability and backup system, a server with AI processing capabilities, an audio interface, and proprietary control software.

According to TAU’s Planning and Development Office (PDO), the high-definition display will drastically reduce, if not completely eliminate, the institution’s reliance on disposable tarpaulins, banners, and similar printed materials, which generate substantial post-event waste. 

The move is also framed as a long-term austerity measure, eliminating recurring printing and mounting costs. The new system is expected to provide superior aesthetic quality and creative flexibility for performances and ceremonies.

Integrated to support the facility as a multifunctional venue for sports, academic programs, cultural events, and institutional functions, the system also serves as a strategic “smart campus” enhancement that helps TAU promote an engaging campus life and position itself as an events hub accessible to stakeholders and partners.

𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐑 | 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭

A new cycle in the history of Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) unfolded in 2026 as the University community welcomed a significant influx of fresh talents and renewed promises. This expansion of TAU’s core workforce reflects a strategic investment in its human capital, reinforcing the University’s mission through merit-based and inclusive appointments. Selected from a highly competitive applicant and labor pool, the new appointees bring deep-seated motivation and sustained devotion to public service.

Among the 61 newly appointed and regularized personnel were several familiar faces whose formal induction further boosted TAU’s academic and administrative pillars. Their appointments mark a notable transition, from years of provisional service to enduring partnership, one built on mutual respect and trust.

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐦 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐬

For nine years, Ms. Leslie Ann P. Rotoni served TAU’s College of Education (CEd) as an Instructor I under a Contract of Service (COS) and Temporary status, a prolonged period of professional uncertainty that tested her resolve. A holder of a Master of Arts in Education (Physical Science), she remained committed to teaching, nurturing young minds while navigating the instability inherent in contractual employment.

Her greatest challenge was deeply personal, balancing her passion for teaching at TAU with the pull of lucrative opportunities abroad. This quiet struggle reflects the sacrifices made by many COS personnel like her who continue to serve while awaiting full institutional recognition. Now, as a newly regularized Instructor I, Ms. Rotoni stands on firmer ground, strengthened by the affirmation from both her superiors and colleagues.

“I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the trust, support, and opportunity you [TAU] have given me,” she shared. “Being promoted and supported by an organization that believes in my potential is something I truly value. I will work harder for our beloved TAU.”