𝐂𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐒 | 𝐓𝐀𝐔-𝐒𝐏𝐎 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝟐𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐄𝐒𝐎 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬

Affirming its commitment to advancing student employability and workforce readiness, the Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) - Student and Placement Office (SPO) joined the  26th National PESO Congress conducted by the Public Employment Service Office Managers Association of the Philippines (PESOMAP), in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Bureau of Local Employment (BLE) held at the Taal Vista Hotel, Tagaytay City from 15-17 October.

Representing TAU-SPO were Dr. Benny S. Soliman, Director, Student Placement Office, and Ms. Grace Kelly G. Dela Cruz, Vocational Placement Coordinator. Their participation highlighted the University’s proactive efforts to strengthen partnerships with government agencies and employment institutions, aligning with TAU’s mission to enhance graduate employability and support workforce development initiatives.

The event also gathered PESO managers, representatives from Higher Education Institutions (HEI), and employment advocates nationwide to discuss policy updates, reinforce collaboration in employment facilitation, and provide a venue for networking and professional exchange.

𝐂𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐒 | 𝐓𝐀𝐔 𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔-𝟐𝟎𝟑𝟏 𝐆𝐀𝐃 𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚, 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠

Driven by the vision of creating an empowered and inclusive academic community, the Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU), through the office of Gender and Development (GAD), spearheaded the GAD Agenda Formulation Workshop at the Farmers’ Training Center (FTC) Function Hall from 16 to 17 October.

During the first day of the workshop, Ms. Maribel C. Ramales, TAU-GAD Assistant Director, steered the discussion in identifying gender-related issues and explored ways to integrate gender perspectives into institutional policies, programs, and operations. It was then followed by a consultation and brainstorming session about enhancing awareness and understanding of GAD concepts in the context of higher education led by a seasoned GAD speaker, Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) - National Gender and Development Resource Program (NGRP) Batch 9 certified, former TAU GAD Director, and now serving as the Director of External Linkages and International Affairs (ELIA) office, Dr. Marianne P. Villaruel.

𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐑 | '𝐁𝐢𝐲𝐚𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐀𝐔' 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐩

Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) officially lit its Belen for this year, dubbed as “Biyahe TAU”, on 16 October in a simple ceremony that marked the start of the Belenismo season. The display masterfully reimagines the traditional Christmas narrative, transporting it from a distant Bethlehem stable into the heart of a spirited and joyous Philippine fiesta, creating a profound connection with local culture.

At the very core of the installation sits a colorful jeepney, positioned intentionally adjacent to the Holy Family. This iconic vehicle is the central metaphor, symbolizing a shared national voyage of faith that travels across the diverse islands of the Philippine archipelago, inviting everyone on a collective spiritual journey.

𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐒 | 𝐓𝐀𝐔 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐦𝐒𝐔, 𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐒𝐔

A delegation from Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU), led by Dr. Sonny DC. Torres, Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs (VPASA), conducts a strategic benchmarking visit to Pampanga State University (PamSU) and Bulacan State University (BulSU), 16 October. 

The initiative aims to gather best practices and refine policies for TAU's institutional promotion and merit system, ensuring a robust and equitable framework for faculty and staff career progression. The diverse TAU team includes Dr. Ma Theresa B. Nardo, Director of Gender and Development (GAD) Office, Dr. Sherwin S. Alar, Dean of College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), Dr. Joseph Paul T. Abad, the Faculty Regent, and Ms. Maricel D. Felipe, Chief of Human Resource Management Unit (HRMU), enabling a holistic review of the policies from administrative, academic, and inclusivity perspectives.