To strengthen its academic and administrative foundations, Romblon State University (RSU) conducts a benchmarking visit to Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) on 22 January. Aligned with RSUโs strategic plan of pursuing global competitiveness through continual institutional improvement, the visit aims to examine TAUโs exemplary practices in academic management, curriculum development, and institutional governance.
A delegation of 20 leaders, comprising College Deans and Campus Directors led by RSUโs Vice President for Student Affairs and Services, spends the morning studying instructional design, academic support systems, and policy formulation, and engages in dialogues with their TAU counterparts led by Dr. Sonny DC. Torres, Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs.
Today, we celebrate not only another year of life but also a leader whose wisdom, dedication, and passion continue to shape minds, nurture innovation, and strengthen the foundations of agricultural and forestry education at Tarlac Agricultural University.
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Capping the series of orientation seminars, the Student Placement Office (SPO) led by its Director Dr. Benny S. Soliman conducts the final phase of the Pre-Deployment Orientation Seminar for student interns from the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) and College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), at the Alumni and Student Center Amphitheater, 21 January.
Maintaining the focus on holistic internship preparation, Mr. Nelmark G. Gualberto, Guidance Associate, discusses the topic โMake Your Internship Enjoyable; Instilling Strong Work Ethics and Professionalism.โย
In addition, Dr. Ma Theresa B. Nardo, former CAS Dean and currently serving as the Director of Gender and Development (GAD) office highlights key provisions of the Safe Spaces Act under RA 11313 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), underscoring the importance of respect, awareness, and accountability in creating inclusive and harassment-free work environments.
Subsequently, Ms. Neptune A. Solar, Guidance Associate III, wraps up the session with an insightful discussion on โMental Health: Mindfulness and Mental Well-Being in the Workplace.โ
Concluding the event, the SPO ensures that this activity will continue to empower student interns in the University and guide them as they take their first steps into the professional world.
Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) is set to deploy a 248-member athlete delegation to the 2026 Regional SCUAA (State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association) Games, at the Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology (NEUST) on 22โ27 February.
With 13 member institutions competing this year, TAUโs contingent eyes a strong medal haul, anchored on a balanced lineup of seasoned athletes and emerging talents. In an interview, Sports Development Office (SDO) Director Dr. Emerson B. Cuzzamu further shared that TAU has implemented significant adjustments in its preparation strategy following the graduation of key medalists, particularly in athletics.ย
โWe revisited and overhauled our entire training program to rebuild our core,โ he said. The revamped regimen features intensified daily sessions, with morning training from 5:00 to 8:00 and afternoon practices from 5:00 or earlier to 7:00.
TAU will also field a womenโs softball team for the first time. โWe will gradually enter all sports events as part of our long-term plan,โ Dr. Cuzzamu explained.ย
Despite the transitions, Dr. Cuzzamu expressed confidence in several disciplines to deliver gold medals. โWe are counting on our traditional powerhouses, athletics and archery, to be primed for the podium,โ he noted.
For the staff of the TAUโPAGASA Agromet Station, their work transcends ordinary employment; it is a vocation grounded in public service and scientific responsibility. Each day demands constant vigilance and a firm commitment to the farmers whose livelihoods rise and fall with the condition of the atmosphere.
This team does not simply observe the weather; they analyze and interpret it, converting complex atmospheric measurements into practical guidance for the fields that sustain the nation. Their mission responds to necessity. Tarlacโs climate, marked by a pronounced dry season followed by periods of intense rainfall, requires precise, localized information. In such situations, agrometeorological data is not optional; it is often the difference between a successful harvest and severe loss.
โWe challenge our farmers to move beyond traditional knowledge alone and integrate scientific data into their decisions,โ explains Mr. Eddie V. Ynocando, a 56-year-old agrometeorological observer with 18 years of service. The importance of his work, which began at the Tagaytay Agromet Station, becomes especially evident during isolated thunderstorms and in monitoring the vast, evolving systems of tropical cyclones that threaten agricultural communities.
The stationโs mission is sustained by a diverse group of professionals, each confronting distinct demands. For Jonas Joshua F. Tomas, the greatest challenges lie in collecting accurate data during severe weather and reporting for duty even on holidays. These conditions are non-negotiable. He finds meaning in this responsibility, noting that even when Tarlac is placed under Signal No. 4, the team must report for duty because national forecasters rely on their real-time agrometeorological inputs.
