Student Catholic Action of the Philippines - TAU Unit

12/04/2026

𝐒𝐂𝐀𝐏 𝐓𝐎 𝚰𝐍𝐅𝚰𝐍𝚰𝐍𝐄𝐓𝐘 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐁𝐄𝐘𝐎𝐍𝐃

HAPPY 9OTH FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY SCAP!

From its founding in 1936 to the vibrant movement, it is today, the Student Catholic Action of the Philippines (SCAP) has spent nine decades forming leaders who don’t just pray, but act.

As we hit the 90-year mark, we honor the generations of SCANs who have served social justice and spiritual growth.

PADAYON, PATULOY, CONTINUE, SCAns!

11/04/2026

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝑪𝑨-𝑺𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔: 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝑺𝑪𝑨𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒅

As the 90th Founding Anniversary of SCA is near with the theme “SCAP to INFINineTY and Beyond”, the SCA Diocese of Tarlac will be sharing stories of their journey as an SCAn. May the stories of the different SCAn may touch your hearts and be an inspiration to everyone!

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝑺𝑪𝑨𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒅

Discover the humble beginnings of our dear SCANs. Get to know how our members began their mission and journey of faith and service.

04/04/2026

28/03/2026

RE:

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 68𝐓𝐇 𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐃𝐀𝐘, 20𝐓𝐇 𝐄𝐏𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐀𝐋 𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍, 𝐀𝐍𝐃 1𝐒𝐓 𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍

Warmest greetings on the joyous occasion of the 68th birthday, 20th anniversary of Episcopal Ordination, and 1st year of Canonical Possession as the Fourth Bishop of Tarlac,

𝗠𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗩. 𝗥𝗢𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗢 𝗖. 𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗜, 𝗗.𝗗.
𝘍𝘖𝘜𝘙𝘛𝘏 𝘉𝘐𝘚𝘏𝘖𝘗 𝘖𝘍 𝘛𝘈𝘙𝘓𝘈𝘊

May this milestone be a testament to your unwavering dedication and service to the Lord and the people of Tarlac. May God continue to guide and bless you in your ministry, granting you strength, wisdom, and compassion as you shepherd the Diocese of Tarlac.

Wishing you continued unwavering support and commitment to the Diocese, its clergy, religious, and laity, as you lead with faith, hope, and love.

May your episcopal ministry continue to inspire and nurture the faithful, and may your presence be a beacon of hope and joy to all. May God bless you abundantly and grant you many more years of fruitful service. May the love of Christ guide you always.

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 68𝐓𝐇 𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐃𝐀𝐘, 20𝐓𝐇 𝐄𝐏𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐀𝐋 𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍, 𝐀𝐍𝐃 1𝐒𝐓 𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍

Warmest greetings on the joyous occasion of the 68th birthday, 20th anniversary of Episcopal Ordination, and 1st year of Canonical Possession as the Fourth Bishop of Tarlac,

𝗠𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗩. 𝗥𝗢𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗢 𝗖. 𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗜, 𝗗.𝗗.
𝘍𝘖𝘜𝘙𝘛𝘏 𝘉𝘐𝘚𝘏𝘖𝘗 𝘖𝘍 𝘛𝘈𝘙𝘓𝘈𝘊

May this milestone be a testament to your unwavering dedication and service to the Lord and the people of Tarlac. May God continue to guide and bless you in your ministry, granting you strength, wisdom, and compassion as you shepherd the Diocese of Tarlac.

Wishing you continued unwavering support and commitment to the Diocese, its clergy, religious, and laity, as you lead with faith, hope, and love.

May your episcopal ministry continue to inspire and nurture the faithful, and may your presence be a beacon of hope and joy to all. May God bless you abundantly and grant you many more years of fruitful service. May the love of Christ guide you always.

01/03/2026

PART 2 | VYD 2026

Together, we continue to set sail — rejoicing in hope, steadfast in trials, and unwavering in prayer.

📷Jhon Orly Batad
💻Jhon Orly Batad
🖌Jhon Orly Batad

01/03/2026

𝐀𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡, 𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞!

The 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 – 𝗧𝗔𝗨 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁 (SCAP–TAU) joyfully took part in the 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 of the 𝙑𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙩 𝙈𝙞𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙚𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘼𝙧𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙡 – 𝘾𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜, held last February 14, 2026, at Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Santa Ignacia, Tarlac.

Guided by the theme “𝙍𝙚𝙟𝙤𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙃𝙤𝙥𝙚, 𝙀𝙣𝙙𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝘼𝙛𝙛𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙋𝙧𝙖𝙮𝙚𝙧” (Romans 12:12), the celebration became a profound encounter of faith, friendship, and renewal. Youth from different parishes across the vicariate gathered as one family in Christ — praising, praying, and sharing their mission of love and service.

The 𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗣–𝗧𝗔𝗨 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁 expresses heartfelt gratitude for the warm invitation and opportunity to journey with fellow young disciples. This experience reignited our commitment to live out our faith through action, embodying Christ’s love in every endeavor.

Together, we continue to set sail — rejoicing in hope, steadfast in trials, and unwavering in prayer.

💻Jhon Orly Batad
🖌Jhon Orly Batad

18/02/2026

𝟐 𝑫𝑨𝒀𝑺 𝑻𝑶 𝑮𝑶 𝑺𝑪𝑨𝑷𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑫𝑺!

For 89 years, the Student Catholic Action (SCA) has been a steadfast presence in the Philippines. Despite the many hurdles faced by SCANs through the decades, our shared faith keeps us moving as one with their unwavering faith has kept the movement afloat, allowing them to remain united in their mission today.

Following months of dedicated preparations, our aspirants are entering the last phase become full-fledged members of the Student Catholic Action of the Philippines, the Basic Orientation Workshop on February 20-22, 2026, at the Caritas Tarlac, San Luis, Tarlac City.

𝐒𝐂𝐀𝐏-𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠

Did you know that SCAP uses the See–Judge–Act method to first understand real student and community issues, reflect on them using the teachings of Jesus, and then take action for change?

𝟐 𝑫𝑨𝒀𝑺 𝑻𝑶 𝑮𝑶 𝑺𝑪𝑨𝑷𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑫𝑺!

For 89 years, the Student Catholic Action (SCA) has been a steadfast presence in the Philippines. Despite the many hurdles faced by SCANs through the decades, our shared faith keeps us moving as one with their unwavering faith has kept the movement afloat, allowing them to remain united in their mission today.

Following months of dedicated preparations, our aspirants are entering the last phase become full-fledged members of the Student Catholic Action of the Philippines, the Basic Orientation Workshop on February 20-22, 2026, at the Caritas Tarlac, San Luis, Tarlac City.

𝐒𝐂𝐀𝐏-𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠

Did you know that SCAP uses the See–Judge–Act method to first understand real student and community issues, reflect on them using the teachings of Jesus, and then take action for change?



-DIOCESEofTARLAC

18/02/2026

"𝑹𝒆𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒃𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒗𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑮𝒐𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒍." ✝️

The mark on our foreheads today is a sign of our commitment to turn back to God. Beyond the ashes, let us strive for a "change of heart" that moves us to serve the last, the least, and the lost.

Today, we begin 40 days of reflecting on Christ's love and sacrifice.

A Blessed Ash Wednesday to us all. 😇🙏

"𝑹𝒆𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒃𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒗𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑮𝒐𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒍." ✝️

​The mark on our foreheads today is a sign of our commitment to turn back to God. Beyond the ashes, let us strive for a "change of heart" that moves us to serve the last, the least, and the lost.

Today, we begin 40 days of reflecting on Christ's love and sacrifice.

A Blessed Ash Wednesday to us all. 😇🙏

17/02/2026

16/02/2026

𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐁𝐔𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍 [𝐔𝐁 𝟎𝟒𝟓-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔] | 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐎𝐕𝐏𝐅𝐀)

In observance of Ash Wednesday, the Tarlac Agricultural University will hold a Holy Mass on 18 February 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Administration Building Atrium.

We warmly invite all members of the TAU community to come and celebrate this meaningful moment together. As we begin the Lenten season, may this be a time for prayer, quiet reflection, and spiritual renewal for each one of us.

Let us gather in faith as one university community.



Text | Carmina S. Melchor [Information Unit]
Graphics | Nelmar A. Mallari [Information Unit]

01/02/2026

𝐒𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐑𝐄𝐅𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 | 𝐄𝐜𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝟑:𝟏

As a new week approaches, this Sunday invites us to pause and remember that growth takes time. Not every season calls for action; some invite patience, trust, and quiet preparation.

📖 “For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven.”

May this day give you the grace to rest where you are and the faith to trust where you are going. — Ecclesiastes 3:1



Text | Nelmar A. Mallari [Information Unit]
Graphics | Omar U. Barauntong [Information Unit]

𝐒𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐑𝐄𝐅𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 | 𝐄𝐜𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝟑:𝟏

As a new week approaches, this Sunday invites us to pause and remember that growth takes time. Not every season calls for action; some invite patience, trust, and quiet preparation.

📖 “For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven.”
May this day give you the grace to rest where you are and the faith to trust where you are going. — Ecclesiastes 3:1



Text | Nelmar A. Mallari [Information Unit]
Graphics | Omar U. Barauntong [Information Unit]

01/02/2026

𝐒𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐝 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: A Life Path with Christ

The 𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙘 𝘼𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨 – 𝙏𝘼𝙐 Unit joyfully opened another chapter of faith and fellowship through the SCAPatid Orientation 2026, a gathering anchored on the theme “A Life Path with Christ.” This meaningful event served as a guiding light for new and returning members, reminding everyone that our journey with the Lord is not defined by speed but by sincerity, growth, and purpose.

Throughout the orientation, our SCAPatids were inspired to embrace the essence of being a true SCAP member—one who leads with love, serves with humility, and lives with faith in every endeavor. It was a day filled with wisdom, laughter, prayer, and the renewing presence of God’s grace.

Fruitful words from our 𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗣-𝗧𝗔𝗨 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗿, 𝗠𝗮’𝗮𝗺 𝗘𝗹𝘆𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗮𝗹: "Let every action you take be a reflection of Christ’s love—for through your faith, others will see His light."

An inspirational message from our 𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗣 𝗗𝗶𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿, 𝗠𝗮’𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗲𝗮 𝗬𝘂𝗺𝘂𝗹: "Continue to live your faith with courage and compassion. SCAP is not just an organization—it’s a family rooted in Christ’s mission."

𝗦𝗘𝗘 • 𝗝𝗨𝗗𝗚𝗘 • 𝗔𝗖𝗧
Faith does not rush—it rests in God’s perfect timing.

Let this orientation be a reminder that no step is too small when taken with faith, and no path is too long when Christ walks beside us.

💻Jhon Orly Batad
🖌Jhon Orly Batad