𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐒 | 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐠-𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲

𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐒 | 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐠-𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲

The Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) conducts a simultaneous flag-raising ceremony across various colleges and units, fostering solidarity while delivering important updates and initiatives to the academic community, 24 March.

Starting the first day of work onsite, TAU officials, employees, faculty members, and students from the College of Business and Management (CBM) and College of Education (CED) gather at the Learning Resource Center (LRC) - Library Building, under the facilitation of the TAU Gender and Development (GAD) - MOVE-KATROPA (Men Opposed to Violence Everywhere - Kalalakihang Tapat at Responsable sa Pamilya).

In line with the celebration of National Women’s Month, Dr. Angelo announces a film viewing scheduled tomorrow at the Alumni and Student Center Amphitheater, intended for male employees as part of gender awareness efforts. Meanwhile, Vice President for Finance and Administration (VPFA) Dr. Arnold R. Lorenzo shares an inspiring message emphasizing the value of holiness, integrity, and purpose-driven service in both personal and professional life.

Meanwhile, University President Dr. Silverio Ramon DC. Salunson attends the ceremony at the College of Agriculture and Forestry (CAF) and mentions the following updates: the memorandum from the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) pertaining to the evaluation of the teaching effectiveness of the University's teaching staff is still under review; the good news from the TSTAU bill that has hurdled the third reading and will be forwarded to the Senate for approval; and the market survey on Germinated Brown Rice (GBR) that will soon be conducted to obtain relevant data from the university's 45 students and 45 employees.

On the wellness concerns of the University personnel, it was clarified that the teaching staff is not yet included in the wellness program; however, they may still apply for a wellness leave. The proposed four-day class schedule, as earlier mentioned by Dr. Shirley C. Agrupis, is still being considered and depends on student-related factors.

Simultaneously, at the Colleges of Engineering and Technology (CET), Arts and Sciences (CAS), and Veterinary Medicine (CVM), the ceremony is hosted by the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering. Dr. Leonell P. Lijauco graces the event, while Dr. Ruben A. Parazo, Dean of CET, formally introduces Engr. Cedrick Eleazar as the newest faculty member of the Department of Geodetic Engineering. In a solemn moment, Dr. Lavina Gracia M. Ramirez, Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine, expresses deep sorrow over the passing of a second-year student, calling for prayers and solidarity within the university community.

Through these simultaneous gatherings, TAU continues to strengthen communication, reinforce shared values, and uphold its commitment to responsive and compassionate service across all its academic units.