History
A city from the south, Taguig City is a place in progress. But before it was called a city, the people of Taguig encountered many struggles that made them who they are today. From fishing and farming community, it turned out to be one of most interesting places to be. A mixture of foreign influences have enhance the uniqueness of the people from Taguig. Before the Spaniards came, Taguig was a part of the Kingdom of Tondo ruled by Rajah Soliman. There were also accounts thatChinese settlements were once present in the area as revealed by the recent archeological diggings of various artifacts like cups, plates and other utensils, which bear Chinese characters. Chinese settlers as revealed by archaeological artifacts like glasses, cups, porcelain plates and utensils bearing Chinese characters dug in the area.
When the Spaniards reach Taguig, it was one of the earliest place to be Christianized. According to old records, Taguig was composed of 9 barrios and was declared a pueblo or town belonging from the province of Manila by Kapitan Basi. During that early period of Spanish in the Philippines, Don Juan Basi, "Kapitan" of Taguig from 1587 to 1588, attempted to overthrow the Spanish government but failed, being exiled for two years as punishment.
During the American Era in the Philippines, the people of Taguig strived to fight for their rights. Taguig was proclaimed as an independent municipality with the promulgation of General Order No. 4 on March 29, 1900. The town was part of Rizal Province. After two years, Taguig, Muntinlupa, and Pateros were merged by power of Philippine Commission Act No. 942 with Taguig hosting the seat of the municipal government. After a month, Muntinlupa was separated from the merger and resulted to the merging of Taguig and Pateros. Eventually, Pateros separated from Taguig and both became independent municipalities of Rizal province on January 1, 1918.
In the year 1970, Tgauig was divided into different barangays following the nationwide implementation of Integrated Reorganization Plan. The IRP has increased its subdivisions into 18 barangays, namely, Bagong Tanyag, Bagumbayan, Bambang, Calzada, Hagonoy, Ibayo-Tipas, Ligid-Tipas, Lower Bicutan, Maharlika, Napindan, Palingon, Signal Village, Sta. Ana, Tuktukan, Upper Bicutan, Ususan, Wawa, and Western Bicutan. But it was only in the year 2009, when the subdivision of the town was reorganized making it 28 barangays. These subdivisions were namedBagong Tanyag, Bagumbayan, Bambang, Calzada, Hagonoy, Ibayo-Tipas, Ligid-Tipas, Lower Bicutan, Maharlika, Napindan, Palingon, Signal Village, Sta. Ana, Tuktukan, Upper Bicutan, Ususan, Wawa, Western Bicutan, Central Bicutan, Fort Bonifacio, South Daanghari, North Daanghari, San Miguel, New Lower Bicutan, South Signal,Katuparan, North Signal, Pinagsama and Tanyag.
In the 1975, Taguig was separated from the province of Rizal to form the National Capital Region. After being carved out from Rizal, in the year 1998, Taguig was said to be a “Highly Urbanized City”. A petition seeking for a recount was granted by the Supreme Court on February 19, 2004. The recount showed that majority of Taguig's voters favored converting the Municipality of Taguig into a City. Subsequently, Taguig officially became a City on December 8, 2004.
Today, Taguig City is still considered as a highly urbanized city. Thanks to the people of Taguig for without them, Taguig will be nothing. The government of Taguig together with its people will continue to do its mission and vision in order to make TAGUIG CITY a place to live in.
When the Spaniards reach Taguig, it was one of the earliest place to be Christianized. According to old records, Taguig was composed of 9 barrios and was declared a pueblo or town belonging from the province of Manila by Kapitan Basi. During that early period of Spanish in the Philippines, Don Juan Basi, "Kapitan" of Taguig from 1587 to 1588, attempted to overthrow the Spanish government but failed, being exiled for two years as punishment.
During the American Era in the Philippines, the people of Taguig strived to fight for their rights. Taguig was proclaimed as an independent municipality with the promulgation of General Order No. 4 on March 29, 1900. The town was part of Rizal Province. After two years, Taguig, Muntinlupa, and Pateros were merged by power of Philippine Commission Act No. 942 with Taguig hosting the seat of the municipal government. After a month, Muntinlupa was separated from the merger and resulted to the merging of Taguig and Pateros. Eventually, Pateros separated from Taguig and both became independent municipalities of Rizal province on January 1, 1918.
In the year 1970, Tgauig was divided into different barangays following the nationwide implementation of Integrated Reorganization Plan. The IRP has increased its subdivisions into 18 barangays, namely, Bagong Tanyag, Bagumbayan, Bambang, Calzada, Hagonoy, Ibayo-Tipas, Ligid-Tipas, Lower Bicutan, Maharlika, Napindan, Palingon, Signal Village, Sta. Ana, Tuktukan, Upper Bicutan, Ususan, Wawa, and Western Bicutan. But it was only in the year 2009, when the subdivision of the town was reorganized making it 28 barangays. These subdivisions were namedBagong Tanyag, Bagumbayan, Bambang, Calzada, Hagonoy, Ibayo-Tipas, Ligid-Tipas, Lower Bicutan, Maharlika, Napindan, Palingon, Signal Village, Sta. Ana, Tuktukan, Upper Bicutan, Ususan, Wawa, Western Bicutan, Central Bicutan, Fort Bonifacio, South Daanghari, North Daanghari, San Miguel, New Lower Bicutan, South Signal,Katuparan, North Signal, Pinagsama and Tanyag.
In the 1975, Taguig was separated from the province of Rizal to form the National Capital Region. After being carved out from Rizal, in the year 1998, Taguig was said to be a “Highly Urbanized City”. A petition seeking for a recount was granted by the Supreme Court on February 19, 2004. The recount showed that majority of Taguig's voters favored converting the Municipality of Taguig into a City. Subsequently, Taguig officially became a City on December 8, 2004.
Today, Taguig City is still considered as a highly urbanized city. Thanks to the people of Taguig for without them, Taguig will be nothing. The government of Taguig together with its people will continue to do its mission and vision in order to make TAGUIG CITY a place to live in.
TAGUIG'S FINEST
Dambanang Kawayan
A century old church with altar, wall sidings, ceiling and benches that are made of pure, native bamboo, located in Ligid, Brgy. Tipas. This symbol of Filipino design and artistry stood in history as the site where over 500 men were gathered and brutalized during the tragic "sona" of December 1, 1944 conducted by the Japanese forces. The men were later imprisoned in the dungeons of Fort Santiago in Intramuros -- never to be seen again, alive or dead.
Archdiocesan Shrine of St. Anne
Built during the term of Fr. Diego Alvarez of the Augustinian Friars in 1587, this is definitely one of the oldest churches in the Philippines. Located in Liwayway st, Brgy Sta. Ana, this was destroyed by an earthquake in 1645 and reconstructed in 1848. It was destroyed again by another earthquake and rebuilt in 1896.
Simboryo
Standing as centerpiece of the Sta. Ana Catholic Cemetery is the Simboryo, located in Brgy Tuktukan. It was constructed through Filipino labor and supervised by Spanish friars in the year 1700. The dome is made of tiles and the walls of stones. The structure is 12 meters in diameter. It has retained its quaint mysterious appeal despite the minor repairs it has undergone in 1980 and in 1993.
Parola
Built in the 17th century, it stands guard at the mouth of Napindan Channel where the
Pasig River crosses into the Laguna Lake. It became the secret rendezvous point of the Katipunan as it planned its moves to achieve Philippine's Independence. The Parola was chosen by KKK Supremo, Gat Andres Bonifacio, as a meeting place because of its strategic location being the most accessible channel from Tondo, Manila and from the Municipios along the Pasig River and the Province of Laguna.
The VFP Museum
At this Museum located in Veteran's Road, Western Bicutan, history comes alive in life-sized tableaus depicting ambuscades and encounters between invading Japanese and the defending Filipinos. War stories are retold here using all forms of art fused with state-of-the-art technology. It has a library, an archive, and an audiovisual theater.
Fort Bonifacio Global City
A marvel on its own, this 440 hectare Global City is based on a Master Plan that has been molded after the functionality of Seoul, the excellent systems of Singapore, the innovation of Vancouver and the Visionary outlook of Paris. It is both a quiet residential paradise with areas designed for international educational tourism and is also the heart of Asian Commerce.
The Bantayog ng mga Bayani ng Tipas
Located in Ligid, Tipas, this is an endearing monument in memory of hundreds of men from Brgy. Tipas who were captured and killed by the Japanese in the prison cells in Intramuros, Manila. Names of victims were carved on the monument. Commemorative events of the "sona" victims are held every 23rd day of February.
The American Cemetery and Memorial
Established in May 1947 at Fort Bonifacio, this is dedicated to American soldiers who fought in the Philippines and in New Guinea during World War 2. Set among masses of a wide variety of trees and shrubbery, the lovely and serene memorial ground is a favorite destination of tourists, war veterans, and their families and descendants.
The Bantayog ng Bayani
Located at the City Hall Complex, this stands as a fitting tribute to the heroes of Taguig who sacrificed, died or lived in defense of freedom during the Second World War. Many of the sons of Taguig played key roles and many gave up their lives in the various battlefields during the war either as regular members of our armed forces or as guerillas. Veterans who are still alive share stories and provide witness accounts of the Taguigenos' courage and heroism.
A century old church with altar, wall sidings, ceiling and benches that are made of pure, native bamboo, located in Ligid, Brgy. Tipas. This symbol of Filipino design and artistry stood in history as the site where over 500 men were gathered and brutalized during the tragic "sona" of December 1, 1944 conducted by the Japanese forces. The men were later imprisoned in the dungeons of Fort Santiago in Intramuros -- never to be seen again, alive or dead.
Archdiocesan Shrine of St. Anne
Built during the term of Fr. Diego Alvarez of the Augustinian Friars in 1587, this is definitely one of the oldest churches in the Philippines. Located in Liwayway st, Brgy Sta. Ana, this was destroyed by an earthquake in 1645 and reconstructed in 1848. It was destroyed again by another earthquake and rebuilt in 1896.
Simboryo
Standing as centerpiece of the Sta. Ana Catholic Cemetery is the Simboryo, located in Brgy Tuktukan. It was constructed through Filipino labor and supervised by Spanish friars in the year 1700. The dome is made of tiles and the walls of stones. The structure is 12 meters in diameter. It has retained its quaint mysterious appeal despite the minor repairs it has undergone in 1980 and in 1993.
Parola
Built in the 17th century, it stands guard at the mouth of Napindan Channel where the
Pasig River crosses into the Laguna Lake. It became the secret rendezvous point of the Katipunan as it planned its moves to achieve Philippine's Independence. The Parola was chosen by KKK Supremo, Gat Andres Bonifacio, as a meeting place because of its strategic location being the most accessible channel from Tondo, Manila and from the Municipios along the Pasig River and the Province of Laguna.
The VFP Museum
At this Museum located in Veteran's Road, Western Bicutan, history comes alive in life-sized tableaus depicting ambuscades and encounters between invading Japanese and the defending Filipinos. War stories are retold here using all forms of art fused with state-of-the-art technology. It has a library, an archive, and an audiovisual theater.
Fort Bonifacio Global City
A marvel on its own, this 440 hectare Global City is based on a Master Plan that has been molded after the functionality of Seoul, the excellent systems of Singapore, the innovation of Vancouver and the Visionary outlook of Paris. It is both a quiet residential paradise with areas designed for international educational tourism and is also the heart of Asian Commerce.
The Bantayog ng mga Bayani ng Tipas
Located in Ligid, Tipas, this is an endearing monument in memory of hundreds of men from Brgy. Tipas who were captured and killed by the Japanese in the prison cells in Intramuros, Manila. Names of victims were carved on the monument. Commemorative events of the "sona" victims are held every 23rd day of February.
The American Cemetery and Memorial
Established in May 1947 at Fort Bonifacio, this is dedicated to American soldiers who fought in the Philippines and in New Guinea during World War 2. Set among masses of a wide variety of trees and shrubbery, the lovely and serene memorial ground is a favorite destination of tourists, war veterans, and their families and descendants.
The Bantayog ng Bayani
Located at the City Hall Complex, this stands as a fitting tribute to the heroes of Taguig who sacrificed, died or lived in defense of freedom during the Second World War. Many of the sons of Taguig played key roles and many gave up their lives in the various battlefields during the war either as regular members of our armed forces or as guerillas. Veterans who are still alive share stories and provide witness accounts of the Taguigenos' courage and heroism.