𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐑 | 𝐓𝐀𝐔–𝐏𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐒𝐀 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐢𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐀 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞  (𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙏𝙝𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙨)

Tucked away in the middle of Tarlac Agricultural University’s (TAU) ricefields, a weathered, small, and unassuming building often catches the eye of passing employees and students.

To many TAUians, the structure might be mistaken for a simple rice granary, seamlessly nestled within the agricultural landscape of the campus. Few realize that within its walls, and through the instruments dotting the surrounding grounds, lies a critical nexus of science. This is no storage room; it is the 𝐓𝐀𝐔–𝐏𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐒𝐀 (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration) 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐢𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, a silent sentinel that has been unceasingly listening to the sky’s whispers for over three decades to safeguard the very foundation of our food security.

Operational since 1991, the station stands as a physical legacy of scholarly foresight, born of the dissertation of Dr. Guillermo S. Rillon, former Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology (CET). Its presence on campus serves as a living laboratory where data is transformed into decisions.

𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐁𝐔𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍 [𝐔𝐁 𝟎𝟏𝟓-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔] | 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬 (𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐀)

𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬, 𝐓𝐀𝐔𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬!

The Centennial College (CC) of Toronto, Canada, is now accepting nominations for two (2) slots of exchange students from Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU), for the Canada ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development (SEED) Program for the Fall 2025 semester which runs from 2 September to 19 December 2026.

The CANADA-SEED Program under EduCanada and Global Affairs Canada grant will be available only after a two-month stay at the institution in Canada. Hence, qualified applicants will need to cover expenses for processing requirements, including visa applications, round-trip airfare, travel tax, travel insurance, and a living allowance for the first two months.

Interested students can register by scanning the QR code on the poster. The application deadline is 30 January 2026. Note that the application is open to second-year students through those entering their graduating year for the school year 2026-2027.

𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐒 | TAU Collaborative Meeting with Greenstone Pharmaceutical Inc.

The Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) hosts an initial discussion with the province’s First Lady, Ms. Melissa Yeung-Yap along with Tarlac Provincial Government (PGT) delegates, and her team, to discuss potential collaboration on herbal plants and herbal-based medicines, at the Office of the University President (OUP), 13 January.

Leading the meeting is University President Dr. Silverio Ramon DC. Salunson, alongside Vice President for Finance and Administration (VPFA) Dr. Arnold R. Lorenzo and other TAU officials.

The meeting focuses on the possible areas of partnership aligned with TAU’s strengths in herbal plant production, research, extension, and business development. Ms. Yap also expresses her company’s need for herbal plants and herbal-based medicinal products, including ginger and other TAU’s flagship products, and for opportunities to open academic-industry collaborations. 

During the discussion, Dr. Salunson emphasizes the importance of the said partnership to help the farmers in the community and boost the Income Generating Project (IGP) of the University. He also suggests the implementation of capacity-building initiatives, training, and other related activities to determine the right strategies, competencies, and interventions needed to achieve the desired outcomes.

CAPTURED IN  LENS | TAU Gender-Sensitive Orientation Program

Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) President Dr. Silverio Ramon DC. Salunson delivers an inspiring message during the Gender-Sensitive Orientation/ Re-Orientation Program for Employees held at the TAU Hostel, 13 January 2026. Drawing from his early years at the University, he underscores the importance of timeliness, diligence, and professionalism as core values in public service that cultivate trust, collaboration, and positive working relationships among co-employees.

The activity, organized by the TAU Human Resource Management Office (HRMO) in collaboration with the Gender and Development (GAD) Office, also features key discussions by University officials to deepen employees’ understanding of ethical conduct and institutional policies. Chief Administrative Officer for Administration, Ms. Yolanda F. Juan, discusses the Values and Ethical Standards for Contract of Service employees, while Chief Administrative Officer for Finance, Mr. Dante A. Revamonte, presents the key provisions and obligations under the Contract of Service. Administrative Officer IV Ms. Ana Katrina P. Sumaoang and Administrative Officer V Ms. Maricel D. Felipe further highlight TAU’s internal policies and rules, reinforcing the University’s commitment to a gender-sensitive, accountable, and professionally guided work environment.