𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐒 | 𝐓𝐀𝐔 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲

𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐒 | 𝐓𝐀𝐔 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲

Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU), led by University President Dr. Silverio Ramon DC. Salunson and the four Vice Presidents, engages in a benchmarking activity at De La Salle University (DLSU) and Mapúa University. The initiative brings together members of the Administrative Council, including directors, deans, and heads of offices, to explore institutional best practices in sustainability, quality assurance, internationalization, and administrative management on 23 October 2026.

At DLSU, led by the University President and the Vice President for Planning and Quality Assurance (VPPQA), Dr. Sonny DC. Torres, engages with Mr. Joseph Rosal, Director of the Sustainability Hub Manila; Mr. Reodel Masilungan, Staff and Presenter; Engr. Adrian Cinco, Environmental Engineer and Representative; Mr. Jonathan Quiambao, Sustainability Programs Officer of the University Sustainability Office; and EnP. Myklim A. Casibang, University PCO. Discussions highlight sustainability best practices, opportunities for institutional collaboration through a proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), and initiatives that support the university’s sustainability agenda. A campus tour further provides opportunities to observe relevant programs and operational practices.

At Mapúa University, the delegation led by Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs (VPASA), Dr. Leonell P. Lijauco; Vice President for Finance and Administration (VPFA), Dr. Arnold R. Lorenzo; and Vice President for Research, Extension, and Training (VPRET), Dr. Edmar N. Franquera engages with Engr. Cesar Coronado, Director of the Office of Planning and Quality Management; Dr. Josephine German, Director of International Rankings under the same office; and Ms. Lauren Bolata, Supervisor of the Office of Planning and Quality Management. The discussions focus on international accreditation, AUN-QA program accreditation, and international rankings. The delegation also visits key offices and facilities, including the Prefect of Discipline, Admissions Office, Bookstore, Guidance and Counselling, Health Services, Library, Canteen and Rentals, Campus Development and Management Office, ICT Office, gymnasium, audiovisual rooms, and smart classrooms.

Through these benchmarking engagements, TAU strengthens its commitment to continuous institutional improvement, drawing insights from established higher education institutions to enhance governance, sustainability, quality assurance, and service delivery in support of academic excellence and sustainable development.