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...
The police dismantled an alleged drug den and arrested five people in an operation in Taguig on Aug. 2. The joint anti-illegal drug operation was conducted by the Southern Police District (SPD) units and the Taguig police in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Southern...
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...
A photographer was arrested by the police after he allegedly yielded a gun and suspected shabu in Taguig on July 29. Southern Police District (SPD) chief Brig. Gen. Roderick Mariano identified the suspect as Eric Villegas, 53. The suspect (Photos from Taguig police / SPD) Villegas was arrested...
A 34-year-old construction worker was arrested by the police for alleged possession of suspected shabu in Taguig on July 30. The Taguig police’s Substation 9 personnel and Mobile Patrol Unit conducted a joint anti-criminality operation on Roldan Street in Barangay New Lower Bicutan. The...
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...
Taguig police arrested a man on July 28 after he was found in possession of a gun, ammunition, and hand grenade. The suspect, Datumama Kasim, 38, was nabbed by members of the Taguig Police Station Intelligence Section at about 6:15 p.m. on A. Reyes Street in Purok 3, Barangay New Lower...
A 29-year-old man was arrested by the police in a buy-bust operation in Taguig on July 29. New Southern Police District (SPD) chief Brig. Gen. Roderick Mariano said the operation was conducted by the Taguig Police’s Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) at about 1:10 a.m. on Abad Street in Barangay South...
The Taguig City government evacuated 23 families after a landslide occurred in Barangay Western Bicutan on July 27. It said the landslide caused a perimeter wall to collapse, possibly brought about by heavy rains due to typhoon “Egay.” The landslide that happened in Western Bicutan, Taguig...
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...
The Muntinlupa and Taguig City governments suspended classes on Wednesday, July 26, due to typhoon “‘Egay.” The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) placed Metro Manila under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1. Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon...
The Taguig City government announced on July 23 that it will provide free rides to the public due to the looming three-day transport strike from July 24 to 26. Malacanang suspended government work and classes in public schools at all levels in Metro Manila on July 24 due to the transport strike...
