CAPTURED IN LENS | The National Service Training Program (NSTP) Office hosts a flag-raising ceremony on 14 July, where key updates are shared with the Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) community.

External Linkages and International Affairs (ELIA) Director Dr. Marianne P. Villaruel announces TAU’s inclusion in the Top 100 of the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI), as revealed during the Hanseatic League of Universities (HLU) Conference in Dumaguete City. Meanwhile, TAU Laboratory School (LS) Principal Dr. Milani C. Petero presents the schedule of activities for the opening week of LS classes, ensuring a smooth start for students, faculty, and staff.

𝐂𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐒 | 𝐓𝐀𝐔, 𝐃𝐀-𝐀𝐓𝐈 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐈𝐂 𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞                             

With the intent of creating traditional, unique, and market-responsive products, the Rural Improvement Club (RIC) of Papaac, Camiling, Tarlac collaborated with Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU), through its Department of Extension and Training (DET), and the Department of Agriculture–Agricultural Training Institute (DA–ATI), to conduct a three-day training-workshop entitled “Enhancing Sweet Camote and Banana Chips: Training on Flavor Innovation and Financial Literacy for Rurl Improvement Club” at the Farmer’s Training Center (FTC) from July 9 to 11.

This initiative sought to strengthen community organizations like the RIC through capacity enhancement activities designed to empower women in rural areas. It aimed to enrich their knowledge and technical skills in producing value-added goods that are both culturally rooted and economically viable. For this year’s training, the RIC Papaac Chapter focused on innovating their camote and banana chips, and thus reached out to TAU and DA–ATI for expert guidance on flavor enhancement and business sustainability.

𝓣𝓸𝓪𝓼𝓽𝓼 & 𝓦𝓲𝓼𝓱𝓮𝓼

Today, 12 July, Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) celebrates the birthday of Dr. Agnes C. Perey, Director of the Department of Extension and Training (DET). A passionate champion of agriculture and rural progress, Dr. Perey has been instrumental in transforming lives and livelihoods among underserved sectors and vulnerable populations.

As a community committed to empowering marginalized sectors, we extend our warmest wishes to Dr. Perey for her passion to serve rural farmers and wish for her continued strength and wellbeing. May her passion for service keep inspiring meaningful change.

𝓝𝓪𝓻𝓪𝓰𝓼𝓪𝓴 𝓪 𝓹𝓪𝓷𝓪𝓰𝓴𝓪𝓼𝓪𝓷𝓰𝓪𝔂 𝓶𝓸, 𝓜𝓪’𝓪𝓶 𝓐𝓰𝓷𝓮𝓼!

CAPTURED IN LENS | Empowering State Universities and Colleges (SUC) through knowledge sharing and networking, the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) launches its 2025 Midterm Convention and General Assembly at the SMX Convention Center Manila, from 9-11 July.

The three-day event brings together higher education leaders and stakeholders under the theme “Forging the Future: Empowering SUCs through Innovation, Sustainability, and Excellence” to help them shape the future of SUCs and realize their role in national progress.