𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐒 | 𝐓𝐀𝐔 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐒𝐃𝐆 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, 𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐮𝐳𝐨𝐧

Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) has demonstrated its community’s collective and consistent commitment to advancing the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the recently released Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025, which evaluates institutional data from 2023. 

Among 2,318 ranked higher education institutions (HEIs), TAU secured its position, placing within the 1001-1500 range globally, 5th in the country, 2nd in Region III, and 1st in the Tarlac Province.

With an overall score of 55.7 and submitting data in all 17 SDGs, TAU performed strongest in SDG 5 Gender Equality (ranked 301-400, globally), SDG 2 Zero Hunger (401-600), SDG 1 No Poverty (601-800), and in the only required category, SDG 17 Partnership for the Goals (1,501+).

𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐒 | 𝐓𝐀𝐔, 𝐎𝐂𝐃 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫-𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠

To standardize the approach to managing emergency situations and strengthen the understanding of the Incident Command System (ICS), the Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU), through the collective efforts of the National Service Training Program (NSTP) and Gender and Development Office (GAD), and in collaboration with the Office of the Civil Defense (OCD), spearheaded the first Gender-Sensitive Executive Course on ICS for the Administrative Council (AdCo) members, representatives, and other officials at the AgriTourism Hostel Function Hall, 16 June.

The training, consisting of five modules, was facilitated by the OCD-designated training officials led by Mr. Angelo L. Simbol, Administrative Officer IV from the University of the Philippines (UP) Manila - Senior High School (SHS) Tarlac Campus; Mr. Gabriel Paulo Gorospe, Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (LDRRMO) IV - Local Government Unit (LGU) Camiling; Engr. Eurico Yuzon from the Bataan Engineering Office; and Senior Fire Officer (SFO) I Fritz Perez from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Bacolor, Pampanga. 

𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐒 | To prepare graduating TAUians from the Departments of Forestry, Food Technology, Geodetic Engineering, and Development Communication for their upcoming internships, the Student Placement Office (SPO) and the Office of the Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs (OVPASA) organize the 2025 Pre-Deployment Orientation Seminar at the Student and Alumni Center Amphitheater on 16 June.

The seminar speakers emphasize key work ethics that students are expected to demonstrate in the workplace. They also discuss the Safe Spaces Act or Republic Act No. 11313, presenting real-life scenarios that show when the behavior of a supervisor, colleague, or employee is considered appropriate or inappropriate, along with the corresponding legal consequences. In addition, the experts introduce Mindfulness and Mental Well-being strategies to help students stay calm, focused, and composed in any situation.

𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐒 | University officials, faculty, and staff gather in front of the Learning Resource Center (LRC) Building for a flag-raising ceremony led by the Office of the Admission and Registration Services (ARS), 16 June.

The ceremony also includes announcements led by the Assistant Director of the National Service Training Program (NSTP), Mr. Ronimo G. Ubaldo, who reminds the participants about the Gender-Responsive Training on the Incident Command System (ICS) Executive Course for Administrative Council (AdCo) members today, 16 June, followed by the Basic Course on ICS Level I from 17-19 June.

Mr. Ubaldo also proudly announces that the Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) Gawad Kalasag (KAlamidad at Sakuna LAbanan, SAriling Galing ang Kaligtasan) Team has been shortlisted under the Best Higher Education Institution Category for the CY 2025 Gawad Kalasag Special Awards and requests for the cooperation of the respective offices and units for the upcoming validation on 24 June.

𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐒 | Gov’t greenlights TAU’s rice seed production initiative

The Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) has achieved another significant step to attaining SMART agriculture by securing accreditation from the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) to produce inbred rice seeds. The certification, granted through the National Seed Quality Control Services, is valid from 8 May 2025 to 8 May 2028. 

Leading this groundbreaking initiative are TAU President Dr. Silverio Ramon DC. Salunson, Business and Auxiliary Services (BAS) Director Dr. Jay-ar A. De Mayo, and Chief of Crop Production/ Rice Production Project In-charge Mr. Christian D. Robillos.

“This certification is a testament to our collective efforts to champion Zero Hunger and agricultural and rural development,” Dr. Salunson said. “By becoming a hub for certified inbred rice seeds production, we are not only enhancing food production but also providing farmers with reliable, high-yielding varieties that can empower farming communities.”