Tarlac Agricultural University - Supreme Student Council

21/08/2026

‎𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙀𝙈𝙊𝙍𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉 𝙊𝙁 𝙉𝙄𝙉𝙊𝙔 𝘼𝙌𝙐𝙄𝙉𝙊 𝘿𝘼𝙔
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“𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙤 𝙞𝙨 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙝 𝙙𝙮𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧.” These iconic words, along with the reminder that “𝙬𝙚 𝙢𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚 𝙮𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙙𝙖𝙮’𝙨 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙜𝙚, 𝙛𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮’𝙨 𝙚𝙥𝙝𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙨, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙙𝙞𝙚 𝙞𝙛 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙚, 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙧𝙤𝙬’𝙨 𝙝𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙨,” remain deeply etched in the collective consciousness of the Philippines. Every year on August 21, Ninoy Aquino Day serves as a moment of national reflection, a time to remember former Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr., whose assassination in 1983 became a catalyst for the restoration of democracy in the country.
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‎Ninoy Aquino’s return to his homeland, despite clear and present threats to his life, demonstrated an extraordinary level of personal courage. His belief that the freedom and future of the Filipino people outweighed his own personal safety helped spark a movement that eventually led to the 1986 People Power Revolution. By commemorating this day, the nation does not merely look back at a tragic moment in history, but honors the unyielding spirit of selflessness and civic duty that defined his legacy.
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‎To truly honor Ninoy Aquino Day is to recognize that a nation’s dignity is maintained through vigilance. While the physical sacrifices of the past paved the way for open governance, the responsibility to uphold those values now rests with the present generation. Remembering Ninoy’s legacy ultimately demands an ongoing commitment to ensuring that the hopes of tomorrow are never compromised by the conveniences of today.

21/08/2026

‎𝙃𝙊𝙇𝙄𝘿𝘼𝙔 𝘼𝘿𝙑𝙄𝙎𝙊𝙍𝙔 | 𝙉𝙄𝙉𝙊𝙔 𝘼𝙌𝙐𝙄𝙉𝙊 𝘿𝘼𝙔
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‎In accordance with national mandates, 𝙍𝘼 𝟵𝟮𝟱𝟲 designating August 21 as a nationwide special non-working day, Tarlac Agricultural University announces the suspension of all academic instruction and administrative office services on 𝙁𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙮, 𝘼𝙪𝙜𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝟮𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲. This temporary pause in operations allows the university community to commemorate Ninoy Aquino Day with the rest of the country. All academic and administrative functions are scheduled to reopen and resume normal operations on a 𝙏𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙙𝙖𝙮, 𝘼𝙪𝙜𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝟮𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.
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‎This annual observance serves as a period to reflect upon the contributions and sacrifices of former Senator Benigno "Ninoy" S. Aquino Jr. His dedication to democratic principles, civil liberties, and national freedom remains an important cornerstone in modern Philippine history. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to spend this time reflecting on the values of courage and patriotism that continue to shape the nation's democratic identity.

19/08/2026

‎𝘾𝘼𝙇𝙇 𝙁𝙊𝙍 𝘿𝙊𝙉𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉𝙎
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‎The 𝙏𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙖𝙘 𝘼𝙜𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙮 - 𝙎𝙪𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙚 𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙡, in partnership with 𝙆𝙖𝙮𝙖 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙝, is extending a hand to our fellow community members severely affected by the ongoing Habagat.
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‎In times like these, our unity is our strength. We are calling on compassionate hearts to join us in bringing immediate relief and support to affected families. Every contribution, no matter how much it is, helps deliver essential aid where it is needed most.
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‎For monetary donations, you can scan the QR code below or send it to:
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- 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗲: 𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗬 𝗤.
- 𝗚𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗡𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 : 𝟬𝟵𝟮𝟴𝟵𝟭𝟳𝟬𝟳𝟭𝟱
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‎Together, let us be the light and support our community needs to rise above this storm. Thank you for your generosity!

19/08/2026

𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐁𝐔𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍 [𝐔𝐁 𝟏𝟕𝟒-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔] | 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐀𝐔𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫

All Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) employees and students who were exposed to floodwater are advised to report to the University Clinic upon their return to the University for the administration of doxycycline, as prescribed and ordered by the University Physician, until supplies last.

Meanwhile, the University President Dr. Silverio Ramon DC. Salunson reminds everyone to prioritize their safety and health during this time.

Please stay safe, stay warm, and take care, TAUians!

Text | Carmina S. Melchor [Information Unit]
In coordination | Fibe M. Bala [Medical and Dental Unit]
Graphics | Carol Jane B. Caragay [Information Unit]

18/08/2026

📢 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓 📢

With humble hearts, we appeal to the kindness and support of our community for Asher Drew Liwanag, a BS Entrepreneurship 2A student from the College of Business and Management, who has been diagnosed with an intracranial aneurysm involving the left anterior cerebral artery, along with an ultrashort segment of vascular stenosis involving the proximal A1 segment of the right anterior cerebral artery that requires an upcoming operation and confinement.

🪵 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐒

Asher and his family are currently doing their best to raise additional funds for his upcoming medical expenses through their family furniture business, Dancel Furniture. They are accepting orders for handmade chopping boards and various furniture products. Every purchase, no matter how small, can help add to their savings for Asher’s operation and confinement.

📩 If you are interested in ordering, you may send us your location and preferred product, and the family will gladly assist you with your order. Every product will be carefully made with quality and care.

🙏 If you are unable to purchase, sharing this post and offering a prayer for Asher’s recovery would already mean so much to the family.

❤️ Thank you for your kindness, generosity, and support.

Layout Artist | Mariann Balatico

18/08/2026

𝙒𝘼𝙇𝘼𝙉𝙂 𝙋𝘼𝙎𝙊𝙆 | 𝙏𝘼𝙐 𝙎𝙝𝙞𝙛𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙍𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙩𝙚 𝙈𝙤𝙙𝙚𝙨, 𝙋𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙨 𝙈𝙞𝙙𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙢𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘼𝙪𝙜𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝟭𝟵
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‎In accordance with Memorandum Circular No. 129 issued by the Office of the President, Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) has implemented a temporary work-from-home (WFH) arrangement for administrative personnel and transitioned students to alternative learning modes on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. This precautionary measure aims to ensure the safety and well-being of the entire academic community during continuous heavy rainfall brought by the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat).
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‎𝙎𝙝𝙞𝙛𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙍𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙩𝙚 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙋𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙀𝙭𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨
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‎Under these adjusted arrangements, faculty members will transition all scheduled face-to-face classes to remote learning channels on August 19. Consequently, all Midterm Examinations originally scheduled for this date are officially postponed. Pursuant to University Bulletin No. 170-2026 and existing university protocol, the suspension of in-person activities applies specifically to the examinations scheduled for the affected day, while regular remote instruction continues.
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‎To ensure a seamless transition, affected examinations will be moved to the following week and administered during regular class hours. Faculty members will coordinate specific revised dates and times directly with their students, ensuring that schedules account for overall academic commitments and workload.
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‎𝙀𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙮𝙚𝙚 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝘼𝙧𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙀𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙪𝙨 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨
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‎University staff whose job functions permit remote ex*****on will observe a WFH setup under the active monitoring of their respective immediate supervisors. However, personnel responsible for essential operational, health, maintenance, and safety functions are exempt from the remote work policy and must report physically on campus to maintain important university operations and security.
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‎Stay safe, dry, and alert, TAUians!
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‎📌 Source: Announcement and details via the official Tarlac Agricultural University page.

18/08/2026

𝙏𝙍𝘼𝙉𝙎𝙋𝘼𝙍𝙀𝙉𝘾𝙔 𝙍𝙀𝙋𝙊𝙍𝙏 | 𝙏𝙚𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙒𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝘾𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝘼𝙩𝙩𝙞𝙧𝙚
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‎TAUians, your safety, comfort, and well-being remain our top priorities. The Supreme Student Council (SSC) believes in clear, open communication, and we want to keep you fully updated on our proposal for temporary civilian attire during this rainy season.
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‎𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝘼𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣
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‎𝘼𝙪𝙜𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝟭𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: SSC formally submitted the request for temporary civilian attire to address commuting challenges during heavy rainfall.
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‎𝙄𝙣-𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝙁𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬-𝙪𝙥: SSC personally visited the 𝙊𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 (OP). While civilian attire was 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙪𝙣𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙙, 𝙘𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙚𝙙-𝙩𝙤𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙬𝙚𝙖𝙧 (e.g., Crocs or similar comfortable shoes complying with campus policy) 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙙 for rainy days.
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‎𝘼𝙪𝙜𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝟭𝟮, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: The request was officially 𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙤𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙙 by the 𝙑𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘼𝙘𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙘 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘼𝙛𝙛𝙖𝙞𝙧𝙨 (VPASA).
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‎𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙨: SSC continues to 𝙛𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬 𝙪𝙥 with the Office of the President via email and direct communication while awaiting a 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙚.
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‎We stand firm in advocating for student-centered solutions and keeping you informed with complete integrity.
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‎Please stay safe, stay dry, and look out for one another!

17/08/2026

𝙒𝘼𝙇𝘼𝙉𝙂 𝙋𝘼𝙎𝙊𝙆 | 𝙏𝘼𝙐 𝙎𝙝𝙞𝙛𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙍𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙩𝙚 𝙈𝙤𝙙𝙚𝙨, 𝙋𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙨 𝙈𝙞𝙙𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙢𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘼𝙪𝙜𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝟭𝟴
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‎In accordance with Memorandum Circular No. 128 issued by the Office of the President, and following recommendations from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) alongside provincial directives, Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) has implemented a temporary work-from-home (WFH) arrangement for administrative personnel and transitioned students to alternative learning modes on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. This precautionary measure aims to ensure the safety and well-being of the entire academic community during continuous heavy rainfall brought by the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat).
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‎𝙎𝙝𝙞𝙛𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙍𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙩𝙚 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙋𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙀𝙭𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨
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‎Under these adjusted arrangements, faculty members will transition all scheduled face-to-face classes to remote learning channels. Consequently, any Midterm Examinations originally set for August 18 are postponed.
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‎✓ Pursuant to University Bulletin No. 170-2026 and existing university protocol:
‎Scope of Rescheduling: If classes are suspended on August 18, 19, or 20, only the examinations on the affected day shall be rescheduled.
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‎✓ Examination Guidelines: Affected examinations will be moved to the succeeding week and administered during regular class hours. Faculty members will coordinate specific dates and times with students, taking into account overall class schedules and other academic commitments.
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‎𝙀𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙮𝙚𝙚 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝘼𝙧𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙀𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙪𝙨 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨
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‎University staff whose job functions permit remote ex*****on will observe a WFH setup under the active monitoring of their respective immediate supervisors. However, personnel responsible for essential operational, health, maintenance, and safety functions are exempt from the remote work policy and must report physically on campus to maintain important university operations and security.
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‎Stay safe, dry, and alert, TAUians!
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‎📌 Source: Announcement and details via the official Tarlac Agricultural University page.

17/08/2026

📢 𝑪𝑨𝑳𝑳 𝑭𝑶𝑹 𝑫𝑶𝑵𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵𝑺 📢

The College of Business and Management Student Council is extending support to Chriszelle Darunday, a BSBA Human Resource Management student, whose grandfather, Rodolfo Rayo, is currently confined at Sto. Niño, Camiling due to a serious medical condition.

Mr. Rodolfo Rayo is currently battling stroke, heart enlargement, and blood clots in the heart. In this difficult time, we encourage everyone to extend any form of assistance to help Chriszelle and her family with the ongoing medical expenses.

💌 GCash Details:
📱 0969-139-0355
👤 Chriszelle Hyrja Darunday

Let us come together in compassion and unity. Every amount, no matter how small, can help ease the burden of the family during this challenging time. Your kindness and generosity can make a meaningful difference.





Layout Artist | Carlo Tabian

17/08/2026

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𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐁𝐔𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍 [𝐔𝐁 𝟏𝟕𝟏-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔] | 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤-𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦-𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟖

In line with Memorandum Circular No. 128 issued by the Office of the President, Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) announces the implementation of a work-from-home (WFH) arrangement for employees and the shift to alternative learning modes on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, in view of the anticipated continued heavy rainfall brought by the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat).

The directive, issued upon the recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), covers Tarlac among the areas where these precautionary measures shall be implemented to ensure the safety of government employees, students, faculty members, and other members of the academic community.

Accordingly, on-site work at TAU shall shift to alternative work arrangements on August 18, 2026, and employees whose functions can be performed remotely shall observe a WFH arrangement. Immediate supervisors shall monitor work accomplished under the arrangement, with corresponding outputs reflected in the employees’ periodic accomplishment reports.

For faculty members and students, face-to-face classes shall shift to appropriate alternative learning modes. Faculty members are advised to coordinate with their respective classes and implement suitable learning activities that can be conducted remotely, taking into consideration accessibility and prevailing conditions.

𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

In accordance with University Bulletin No. 170-2026, the scheduled Midterm Examinations affected by the shift to alternative learning modes on August 18 shall be administered next week, following the faculty member’s regular class schedule and in coordination with the concerned class. Faculty members are advised to communicate the revised examination schedule to their respective students and ensure that the examinations are properly administered within the agreed schedule.

Employees whose duties cannot be performed through a WFH arrangement shall observe the applicable provisions of the directive and existing University policies.

The TAU community is reminded to remain vigilant, monitor official weather and safety advisories, and prioritize personal safety amid the prevailing weather conditions.

Stay safe, TAU community!



Text | Nelmar A. Mallari [Information Unit]
Graphics | Carol Jane B. Caragay [Information Unit]

𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐁𝐔𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍 [𝐔𝐁 𝟏𝟕𝟏-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔] | 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤-𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦-𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟖

In line with Memorandum Circular No. 128 issued by the Office of the President, Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) announces the implementation of a work-from-home (WFH) arrangement for employees and the shift to alternative learning modes on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, in view of the anticipated continued heavy rainfall brought by the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat).

The directive, issued upon the recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), covers Tarlac among the areas where these precautionary measures shall be implemented to ensure the safety of government employees, students, faculty members, and other members of the academic community.

Accordingly, on-site work at TAU shall shift to alternative work arrangements on August 18, 2026, and employees whose functions can be performed remotely shall observe a WFH arrangement. Immediate supervisors shall monitor work accomplished under the arrangement, with corresponding outputs reflected in the employees’ periodic accomplishment reports.

𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

In accordance with University Bulletin No. 170-2026, the scheduled Midterm Examinations affected by the shift to alternative learning modes on August 18 shall be administered next week, following the faculty member’s regular class schedule and in coordination with the concerned class. Faculty members are advised to communicate the revised examination schedule to their respective students and ensure that the examinations are properly administered within the agreed schedule.

Employees whose duties cannot be performed through a WFH arrangement shall observe the applicable provisions of the directive and existing University policies.

The TAU community is reminded to remain vigilant, monitor official weather and safety advisories, and prioritize personal safety amid the prevailing weather conditions.

Stay safe, TAU community!



Text | Nelmar A. Mallari [Information Unit]
Graphics | Carol Jane B. Caragay [Information Unit]