𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐒 | 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐈 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫

A herd of twelve goats, comprising one Boer, one Anglo-Nubian, and ten native breeds, has arrived at Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU), 5 November, as the centerpiece of a new research initiative funded by the National Livestock Program (NLP). 

Helmed by the Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR), the program, led by Dr. Allan Jeffrey E. Francia, Chief of the Animal Breeding and Artificial Insemination (ABAI) Center, aims to rapidly enhance local livestock quality by employing advanced reproductive technologies, such as Multiple Ovulation and Embryo Transfer (MOET). 

By harvesting and implanting embryos from the high-value donor goats into the native does, the Center can accelerate genetic improvement, potentially leading to more productive animals for local farmers and boosting the sustainability and profitability of the region's goat industry.

𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐑 | 𝐓𝐀𝐔 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐛𝐢𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐛𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐨 𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭

Promoting bamboo as a sustainable material for arts and livelihood, the Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) proved its competence through local craftsmanship and bagged multiple awards during the 2025 Kauayan Arts and Crafts Contest held from 27 to 29 October at the Roof Deck, Tarlac Capitol Center Building, San Roque, Tarlac City.

Initiated by the Provincial Government of Tarlac (PGT) in collaboration with Tarlac Provincial Bamboo Industry Development Council (TPBIDC), and through the management of Provincial Cooperative and Enterprise Development Office (PCEDO), the contest not only preserves cultural artistry but also positions bamboo as a modern economic driver for sustainable development.

During the event, bamboo artisans, students, and entrepreneurs from various municipalities in Tarlac and Region III compete in three categories: Food, Non-Food Handcrafted, and Non-Food Industrial. Special awards were also given, such as Governor’s Choice, PCEDO’s Choice, Most Innovative, Excellence in Craftsmanship, Best in Market-Ready Product, Tatak-Tarlac, and Culinary Creativity.

𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐀𝐔 | 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲

Dr. Silverio Ramon DC. Salunson represents Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) at the Commemoration Day organized by the Embassy of the State of Israel in partnership with the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA). Held at Dusit Thani Hotel in Makati City, the event honors the memory of  Filipinos and Israelis who made the ultimate sacrifice on 7 October and pays tribute to the courage and resilience of modern-day heroes.

𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐀𝐔 | 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐲 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐫'𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞

Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) President Dr. Silverio Ramon DC. Salunson meets with Dr. Ricmar P. Aquino, the CHED Commissioner who chairs the TAU Board of Regents. Their brief dialogue focuses on advancing the University's strategic goals. To showcase TAU's tangible outputs in sustainability and research, President Salunson presents Commissioner Aquino with a gift of the University's signature eBamboo products, symbolizing a fusion of agricultural heritage and innovation.