Tarlac Standard

03/10/2025

𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐑 𝐩𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐬 ‘𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐮𝐧𝐨’ 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐜

THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has launched ‘Operation Runo’ in Mayantoc, Tarlac to boost sustainable livelihood and forest conservation.
DENR Camiling Community Office Head Amalia Fajardo has emphasized that the initiative promotes the responsible use of Runo (Miscanthus sinensis Anders), a grass species similar to talahib, for local handicraft production and environmental protection.
“We are transforming Runo into something that creates livelihood opportunities for local communities and contributes to sustainable forest management,” she explained.
DENR Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer Jowell Dellosa noted that the program is a collaborative effort with the People’s Organization Tree Planter’s Association of Labney, the Aeta Abelling Tribe, and the Women of Labney.
Meanwhile, DENR Regional Executive Director Ralph Pablo stressed the importance of the operation in reinforcing the agency’s broader forest protection programs.
“By turning Runo into a viable source of income, we can create sustainable livelihoods that support both the local communities and forest conservation efforts,” he said.
DENR and its partners have begun crafting various products from harvested Runo grass, including curtain blinds, food trays, certificate holders, cellphone stands, glass coasters, trivets, and hot pots.
Runo is also known by several local names, such as bigao, gaho, gisa, bi-idu, and biau.(𝐂𝐋𝐉𝐃/𝐌𝐀𝐄𝐂𝐑, 𝐏𝐈𝐀 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟑-𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐜)

02/10/2025

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02/10/2025

02/10/2025

𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐜 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝟒𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐖𝐃 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤

THE Tarlac City Government headed by Mayor Susan Yap, through the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWD), celebrated the 47th National Disability Rights Week on September 30 at the Tarlac City Plazuela Hall.
Theme “Innovation for Inclusion: Building Inclusive Communities Together,” the event highlighted ongoing efforts to provide education, livelihood, and employment opportunities for persons with disabilities (PWDs), while underscoring the continuing challenge of ensuring equal recognition and participation in the community.
Tarlac City Federation of Persons With Disability (TCFPWD) President Neneth Baltazar thanked Yap for her support in prioritizing PWD programs and projects.
In her Facebook post, Yap said that the welfare of every PWD is her concern.
“Patuloy nating sinisigurado na may puwang at suporta para sa edukasyon, kabuhayan, at trabaho ng ating mga PWDs dahil katuwang natin sila sa pagbuo ng isang mas inklusibong komunidad,” she posted.
Activities included indoor games, a Miss Inclusion beauty pageant to boost confidence and self-expression, and PWD Got Talent, where participants showcased their skills in singing, dancing, and other performances.
City officials stressed that such initiatives aim to show that PWDs are not hindered by their conditions but are active partners in strengthening inclusive communities.---𝐀𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐅. 𝐌. 𝐂𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐥𝐲

02/10/2025

𝐎𝐁𝐑𝐀 𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐑𝐊 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐜 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬

TARLAQUEÑO artists take the spotlight with the return of OBRA, the art exhibit that is staged at Clark International Airport (CRK) in partnership with A&B Events.
The ceremonial ribbon cutting was led by LIPAD Corporation President and CEO Noel F. Manankil, Pampanga Press Club (PPC) President and Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) Director Noel Tulabut and A&B Events’ Bennylee Bondoc, accompanied by the Tarlac masters, whose works are featured at the exhibit.
The participating Tarlac artists include:
Chrisanto Aquino – Multi-awarded painter acclaimed for his versatility in watercolor and oil/acrylic. His works explore evolving themes through both realism and contemporary expression.
Sonny Fernando – Contemporary acrylic painter, self-taught, working between Tarlac and SoCal. His style blends geometric abstraction with recognizable forms, reflecting emotions from joy to anxiety.
John Melvin Garcia – Acrylic artist focusing on nature and environmental themes. Uses flowing strokes, vivid colors, and closed-eye figures to evoke sincerity and ecological awareness.
Kenneth Garcia – Fine Arts graduate whose acrylic works feature sepia tones, layered textures, and figurative elements. Recognized nationally and internationally for his distinct vintage-inspired style.
Judeo Herrera – Award-winning painter and Fine Arts instructor. Known for expressive works in watercolor and oil, with themes often rooted in identity, symbolism, and lived experience.
Kenneth Leo Pamlas – Contemporary painter and educator. His textured acrylic works often feature cracked-skin motifs symbolizing resilience, struggle, and healing.
Fernando Ramos Jr. – Painter whose style fuses organic and technical approaches. Creates layered, detailed works with natural mediums that reveal intention beneath seemingly accidental forms.
John Michael Ramos – Emerging artist and competition winner. Known for multi-layered paintings with symbolic homing birds, representing human connection, resilience, and daily life.---𝐀𝐫𝐥𝐲𝐧 𝐄. 𝐋𝐮𝐜𝐛𝐚𝐧---𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐥𝐲

01/10/2025

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01/10/2025

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01/10/2025

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01/10/2025

𝐒𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐜 𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐩𝐮𝐭

SOME 28 rice farmers from Victoria, Tarlac, have completed the 12-day training on pest control and farm nutrition under the SMART Farm Program of the Department of Agriculture's Philippine Rice Research Institute (DA-PhilRice).
The SMART Farm Program, or the Scaling Modern and Adaptive Rice Technologies toward Prosperous Farming Communities, aims to help farmers optimize the Package of Technologies (POTs) for rice by incorporating digital tools like the PalayCheck app and promoting practices such as precision fertilization and agro-ecosystem analysis (AESA) to increase yields and reduce costs.
According to Alfredo F. Villacentino Jr., one of the 28 graduates of the said program, “Kalimutan na natin ang mga lumang pamamaraan at sabay-sabay nating sundin ang mga makabagong teknolohiyang itinuturo ng mga eksperto.”
The training focused on pest control and soil nutrition using the PalayCheck System; agro-ecosystem analysis (AESA) as the basis for when to conduct spraying; and right EAT — the use of proper element, amount, and timing of fertilizers — to lower the costs of production.
Dr. Eduardo Jimmy P. Quilang, PhilRice deputy executive director for research, hailed the 28 graduates of the SMART Farm Program, saying they will herald the coming of the modern Filipino farmer.
Also present were the OPA-Tarlac, MAO-Victoria, and the Victoria Reduce Tillage Technology Association (VRTTA), involved in disseminating the PalayCheck System using the riding-type mechanical transplanter and MOET App as a fertilizer guide up to 2028.
Meanwhile, some 427 farmers have availed themselves of the P3,000 fuel assistance card that was doled out by the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office 3 (DA-RFO 3) on September 26, 2025, under the Fuel Assistance to the Farmers Project (FAFP).
The 427 farmers are registered beneficiaries under the Registry System for Basic Sectors in Agriculture (RSBSA) and have between 2.01 to 3 hectares of farmland.
The program aims to help sustain rice farming operations despite the continuous increase in fuel prices, which account for the biggest cost in production.
DA-RFO 3 FAFP Focal Person Engr. Arwen Lacanilao said that the fuel assistance cannot be withdrawn as cash but is exclusive to buying gasoline or diesel at fuel stations that accept card payments.---𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐧𝐞

01/10/2025

𝐒𝐄𝐂, 𝐓𝐀𝐔 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲, 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐦 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬

THE Securities and Exchange Commission–Tarlac Extension Office (SEC-TAREO) has partnered with Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) to promote financial literacy and raise awareness about investment scams among university stakeholders.
‎ Through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), SEC-TAREO and TAU pledged to work together to equip university students, faculty, and staff with the knowledge and skills to manage their finances responsibly, invest wisely, avoid debt traps, and protect themselves against fraudulent investment schemes.
‎ SEC-TAREO Director Richard Laus said that partnering with institutions like TAU allows the SEC’s advocacy on financial literacy and investor protection to reach a wider audience, especially the younger generation.
“Through this partnership, we hope to instill in the younger generation the value of being financially literate and vigilant against investment scams. By working closely with TAU, we are not only strengthening investor protection but also building a foundation for future professionals who are responsible, informed, and proactive in their financial decisions,” Laus added.
‎ TAU College of Arts and Sciences Dean Sherwin Alar noted that the partnership aligns with the university’s core mission.
‎ “The MOA between TAU and SEC Tarlac is designed to promote financial literacy and ensure investor protection for faculty, students, and staff. At the same time, it strengthens the University’s programs, particularly in the College of Arts and Sciences, by linking these initiatives with the faculty’s responsibilities in research, extension, and production,” Alar explained.
‎ As part of the collaboration, SEC-TAREO will conduct consultations, training sessions, and seminars at TAU to foster a financially literate and scam-aware academic community.
‎ Through this partnership, both institutions aimed to empower students and personnel to make smarter financial decisions and responsible investments. (𝐂𝐋𝐉𝐃/𝐀𝐉𝐑𝐑, 𝐏𝐈𝐀 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟑-𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐜)

01/10/2025

𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐜 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝟑 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝, 𝟏 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝

THREE family members died while another was severely wounded after a fire broke-out in a two-storey apartment at Calle Edward, Barangay San Sebastian in Tarlac city dawn of September 29.
The Tarlac City Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in its report said that the blaze started at around 3:29 early morning and was contained at 3:50.
As per the initial report of the Tarlac City BFP, the 21-minute fire resulted in the death of three family members namely Lloyd Paglingayen, 36 years old, his wife April Marie Paglingayen, 38 years old and daughter Naara Olivia Panlingayen, seven years old.
The lone survivor is 14-year old James Oliver Paglingayaen who is now recuperating from the injuries he sustained.
It suspected that the cause of the deadly blaze was faulty electrical wiring.
Meanwhile, the Don Bosco Technical Institute-Tarlac and College of the Holy Spirit Campus Ministry expressed their deep sorrow as they mourn the tragic loss of the family.---𝐓𝐒 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟

30/09/2025

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