𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐒 | Tarlac, TAU cohost Green SONA, convene Filipino environmental advocates

In cooperation with Green Convergence (GC), Energy Development Corporation, the Provincial Government of Tarlac (PGT), and several other partners, Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) has once again proven its longstanding commitment to advancing sustainable development in the Philippines as it collaborated in facilitating the Green SONA (State of the Nature Assessment), despite limited preparation time, at the TAU Student and Alumni Center on 28-29 August.

Assembling hundreds of in-person and virtual participants, the 2024 Green SONA lectures focused on issues relevant to Tarlaqueños. Mr. Teddy Baguilat Jr., president of Angat Kalikasan Pilipinas, explained how every individual's moral choices contribute to global warming while University of the Philippines professor emeritus Dr. Guillermo Tabios III discussed the importance of floods and watersheds.

Meanwhile, Ms. Joyce Anna O. Manuel from TAU College of Agriculture and Forestry (CAF) shed light on the effects of drought on food security. Ms. Celia Esteban, a representative from Tarlac’s Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO), reported on local government units’ (LGU) waste management practices. Also, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga delivered a keynote address, zeroing on the causes and implications of climate change in the country.

The afternoon of day 1 featured the launch of children’s books on Philippine Native Trees (PNT), led by GC officers, which was immediately followed by a series of talks on: upcycling by Ms. Michelle B. Tañada of National Council of Women of the Philippines (NCWP); household cooperatives by Ms. Conchita Palencia of the Province of Isabela Green Ladies Association, Inc. (PIGLAI); carbon neutral farming by Ms. Bernice Darvin of Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA); SMART Agriculture by Mr. Christian D. Robillos of TAU; enhanced environmental education and awareness by Dr. Alma M. Corpuz of Tarlac State University (TSU); and regenerative path by Ms. Agnes C. De Jesus of First Philippine Holdings Corporation.

The afternoon session was also made more special by the closing remarks of Tarlac Governor Susan A. Yap whose speech dwelled on the dangers and downsides of overcommercialization. A ceremonial tree planting of PNT seedlings capped off the events for the first day.

For the second day, Dr. Angelina P. Galang spearheaded the presentation of “Ako ang Bukas” Movement, a cross-sectoral environmental coalition whose grassroots campaign on climate neutrality is gradually gaining momentum. A multi-sectoral workshop, facilitated by Mr. David D’ Angelo of GC and Ms. Charmaine Lace Q. Pascua of TAU, wrapped up the two-day conference.

Founded in 2007, GC remains as one of the nation’s prime movers in promoting sustainability while striving to balance social and economic progress with ecological health. According to its website, GC has conducted Green SONA since 2006 “to spread the ecological paradigm and to provide a platform for discussion of local / regional issues contextualized in the current national situation.”

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Photos | Golden Harvest [Jay Noel DL. Cerezo, John Lloyd A Pabloreña, John Paul P. Madriaga, Hobert B. Parinas, and Marlie P. Tomas] and Planning and Development Office

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𝐂𝐄𝐎 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐂𝐞𝐛𝐮-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐏𝐎 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐓𝐀𝐔

Mr. Dann T. Diez, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Cebu-based non-profit organization Sustainable Energy and Enterprise Development for Communities (SEED4Com), visited Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) on 9 August.

Mr. Diez was officially welcomed by the External Linkages and International Affairs (ELIA) office headed by its Director, Dr. Benny S. Soliman. He was also accompanied by ELIA staff to roam TAU’s flagship project facilities, such as the SMART Agriculture Center, the e-Bamboo project, and the Bambusetum.

TAU and SEED4Com as TAU’s partnered-institution are strongly driven to provide quality services and empower the life of individuals within the community through their shared commitment.

Since its establishment back in 2014, SEED4Com continues to support extensive action for the local communities, especially in the penurious areas in the country who really need help and reinforcement by.

#TAUGlobal #FromTAUtotheWord #SEED4Com #SmartTAU #GreenandGlobal #SEED4Com #SDG1 #SDG2 #SDG7 #SDG13 #SDG17 

𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐒 | The Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) community convenes in front of the Gilberto O. Teodoro Multipurpose Center to honor the Philippine National Flag, 5 August.

Hosted by the Rootcrops Research and Training Center (RRTC), the weekly flag-hoisting ceremony now begins at 8:00 a.m. every Monday. At the said gathering, birthday celebrators for the month of August are called on at the stage for a blessing initiated by Dr. Danilo N. Oficiar, Officer-in-Charge at the Office of the Student Services and Development (OSSD).

Following the warm wishes for the August celebrators, the University President, Dr. Silverio Ramon DC. Salunson welcomes the high school students from the Laboratory School (LS) on their first day of class.

#SmartTAU #GreenandGlobal #FlagRaising #RRTC #LS #SDG1 #SDG2 #SDG17

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The Tarlac Agricultural University - Placement Services and Alumni Relations Office conducted a Pre-Employment Webinar Series for graduating TAU students. 

The topic discussed are as follows: Getting by with the New Normal Adopting to the New Work Set-up, Professional Appearance and Grooming for the Workshop, How to prepare and Ace the all-important Job Interview, Career Preparation: Successfully Finding a Career in the Digital Landscape, Writing a Winning Resume, Labor Education for Graduating Students and Be your Own Boss: How to Start a Business.