The Taguig City government started distributing school supplies to students, including those from the 10 embo (enlisted men's barrio) barangays on Aug. 22. Students, depending on their grade level, will get a bag, daily and PE uniforms, socks, black shoes, rubber shoes, and a complete set of...
The Taguig City government criticized the Office of the Court Administrator (OCA) for issuing an opinion that a writ of execution is needed to enforce the Supreme Court (SC) decision transferring 10 barangays in Makati to Taguig. In a decision dated Dec. 1, 2021, the SC ruled that the...
The Taguig City government welcomed the decision of the Department of Education (DepEd) to place under its supervision the disputed 14 schools in Makati pending their transition. The Taguig and Makati City governments have been wrangling over the administration of the schools, located among...
Mayor Lani Cayetano said a writ of execution is not needed for the transfer of Makati public schools to Taguig’s jurisdiction. This after Cayetano held the Brigada Eskwela in public schools in EMBO (Enlisted Men's Barrio) barangays in Makati that were declared by the Supreme Court as part...
The feud between Makati and Taguig over the Supreme Court decision on territorial jurisdiction has spilled into public schools. The Taguig City government, led by Mayor Lani Cayetano, conducted the “Brigada Eskwela” in schools in EMBO (Enlisted Men's Barrio) barangays in Makati that were...
The Taguig City government welcomed the Philippine women’s national football team after they made history by scoring their first goal and win at the FIFA Women’s World Cup on July 25. The city government held a motorcade and a meet and greet for the women’s football team at Bonifacio...
The Taguig City government congratulated six students who won in math and robotics competitions in Singapore and Germany. “I’m both proud and amazed at our young Taguigueños’ immense brilliance and potential!” Mayor Lani Cayetano said in a Facebook post. Taguig students who won...
The Taguig City government opened the administration of the bivalent Covid-19 vaccine in barangay health centers on Aug. 4 covering priority groups, including senior citizens. The administration of of the vaccine, which is a booster shot, was for all individuals at least 18 years old belonging to...
The Taguig City government opened on Aug. 3 the Center for Disaster Management building in Barangay Central Signal for disaster and emergency response. Mayor Lani Cayetano led the inauguration of the five-story facility that will serve as a hub in coordinating emergency efforts and venue for the...
Sixteen couples with disabilities got married in a “Kasalang Bayan” ceremony in Taguig. The ceremony was held at the Lakeshore Hall in Barangay Lower Bicutan and attended by Mayor Lani Cayetano, Rep. Ricardo Cruz Jr., Vice Mayor Arvin Ian Alit and councilors. The “Kasalang Bayan for...
The Taguig City government preemptively evacuated 180 families due to continuous heavy rains enhanced by typhoons “Falcon” and “Egay.” The evacuation was implemented in high risk areas that are prone to landslides and flooding to ensure the residents’ safety. Mayor Lani Cayetano...
Members of the Goyang City Council from South Korea visited Taguig to foster cooperation and collaboration. On July 25, Kim Young-sik, chairman of the Goyang City Council, and Mayor Lani Cayetano met at the Friendship Exchange Ceremony held at the Kalayaan Hall of Taguig Satellite Office in SM...