𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐒 | 𝐓𝐀𝐔 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥

Officials from Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) welcome Padapada National High School (PNHS) representatives Ms. Hannabelle M. Uy, Padapada National HS Guidance Advocate and Ms. Igielene T. Sapuay, Special Needs Education Coordinator, and Ms. Kyzea Joyce Dela Cruz- Senior High School (SHS) Teacher, at the TAU Agritourism Conference Room on 20 November during a benchmarking activity aimed at enhancing PNHS’s student services and overall operational systems. 

PNHS delegates engage in a series of discussions on how to further strengthen their services, particularly in addressing the needs of students at risk, improving the management of cumulative records, and establishing clearer intervention mechanisms.

TAU officials, led by the Office of the Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs (VPASA), Office of Student and Services Development (OSSD), and Student and Welfare Unit (SWU), respond by presenting strategies, tools, and models that Padapada may adapt to streamline their processes and create a more responsive student support environment.

The benchmarking activity concludes with a shared commitment to continuous improvement, collaboration, and learner-centered service delivery.

CAPTURED IN LENS | 3rd BS Development Communication Star Awards

The TAU-CAS Grounds glowed with excitement and pride as the 3rd BS Development Communication Star Awards took place on November 21, 2025. The event celebrated the creativity, dedication, and heart of student storytellers who used film to spark conversations and inspire change. With the theme “Where true stars of development shine,” the night highlighted stories rooted in real communities and real lives.

The program opened with a grand opening salvo performed by the selected 1st Year BS Development Communication students, setting an energetic and inspiring tone for the evening. CAS Dean Dr. Sherwin S. Alar delivered the opening remarks, expressing pride in the students’ accomplishments. University President Dr. Silverio Ramon DC. Salunson also shared an inspirational message, which was read aloud by CAS Assistant Dean Dr. Esmeralda P. Rodriguez, encouraging young communicators to continue using their talents for meaningful impact.

Mr. Nelmar A. Mallari, a member of the Sine-Sulong Core Team and Chief of the TAU Information Unit, reminded everyone of the true purpose of development communication. He emphasized that change begins with simple but meaningful efforts, especially when young communicators use their craft to voice concerns, tell untold stories, and become catalysts for development in their own unique ways.

𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐒 | 𝐓𝐀𝐔-𝐂𝐕𝐌 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲

Thirty-five veterinary medicine students from the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) of Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) formally joins the Clinicians Club of the TAU-CVM as junior clinicians during the 10th White Coating Ceremony held at the Continuing Education Center (CEC) on 17 November.

During the ceremony, students don their white coats, representing their commitment to uphold ethical standards, compassion, and excellence in veterinary care. University officials led by Dr. Silverio Ramon DC. Salunson, University President; Dr. Lavina Gracia M. Ramirez, CVM Dean, Dr. Sonny DC. Torres, Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs; Dr. Sinamar E. Estudillo, College of Agriculture and Forestry (CAF) Dean and CVM former Dean; guest speakers and student leaders, deliver their messages of encouragement, emphasizing the importance of integrity, empathy, and continuous learning as the students begin their hands-on training in various clinical settings.

The program also highlights the role of TAU’s veterinary education in shaping future veterinarians who are equipped with both competence and character. With their white coats now worn with pride, the junior clinicians step forward with renewed purpose, ready to serve animals, communities, and the profession with diligence and heart.

𝐂𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐒 | 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐀𝐠 𝐀𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐑 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐔𝐐

| 𝐈𝐙𝐍 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 |

Ms. Aira F. Waje, Director of the Rootcrops Research and Training Center (RRTC) represented the Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) as awardee of the prestigious Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) Learn Program at the Tropical Agriculture Conference (TropAg 2025) and conducted an institutional visit to the University of Queensland (UQ) in Brisbane, Australia from November 10 to 15, 2025.

Aiming to raise awareness of global challenges in agriculture and food production, the TropAg 2025 Conference brought together scientific experts, researchers, and ACIAR Learn awardees from various countries, including the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Solomon Islands, Vietnam, Rwanda, Tanzania, Fiji, and Papua New Guinea.

Through this international engagement, Ms. Waje gained valuable insights into research innovations and advanced practices in food production and climate-smart agriculture. Her participation strengthened the initiatives and mandates of RRTC as the University’s training hub for sweetpotato and other root crops.

Hosted by UQ in partnership with global agricultural research institutions, the TropAg 2025 Conference serves as one of the world’s leading platforms for sharing advanced research and fostering collaboration toward sustainable agricultural development.