Taguig
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| Name | Taguig |
| Official name | City of Taguig |
| Native name | Lungsod ng Taguig |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | National Capital Region |
| Province | Metro Manila |
| Founded | 1587 |
| Cityhood | 2004 |
| Area km2 | 114.94 |
| Population | 886722 |
| Density km2 | auto |
| Timezone | Philippine Standard Time |
| Postal code | 1630–1639 |
Taguig is a highly urbanized city in the Metro Manila region of the Philippines. Located on the eastern shore of the Pasig River and adjacent to Manila Bay influences, it forms part of the National Capital Region conurbation and hosts major business districts, residential communities, cultural sites, and military installations. The city has transformed from a riverine settlement into a national center for finance, technology, and mixed-use development.
History
The area traces precolonial connections to the Tondo (historical polity), Maynila (historical polity), and the maritime networks documented during the Age of Discovery when Magellan's expedition reached the archipelago prior to Spanish consolidation under Miguel López de Legazpi. Spanish colonial records mention settlements along the Pasig River and missions linked to Franciscan and Augustinian orders; later developments tied the locality to revolts and reforms during the Philippine Revolution and the Philippine–American War. American-era urban planning and infrastructure projects associated with figures such as William Howard Taft and agencies like the Insular Government of the Philippine Islands influenced regional transport and sanitation. World War II battles around Manila and the liberation campaigns involving the United States Army Forces in the Far East impacted local communities. Postwar industrialization, the declaration of Metro Manila by Presidential Decree No. 824 frameworks, and the emergence of national policies such as the Local Government Code of 1991 shaped municipal evolution, culminating in a city charter granted in the early 21st century and legal contests adjudicated by the Supreme Court of the Philippines.
Geography and Barangays
Situated on the eastern bank of the Pasig River near the Laguna de Bay catchment, the city borders Makati, Pateros, Muntinlupa, Parañaque, Pasig (city), and Pulo. Its terrain includes tidally influenced rivers, reclaimed land, and upland areas adjacent to the Marikina Valley Fault System fringe; environmental features connect to projects by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and programs like the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority flood control initiatives. The political subdivision comprises numerous barangays established under presidential proclamations and local ordinances, with residential clusters, barangay halls, and puroks coordinating with national entities such as the Philippine Statistics Authority for census enumeration.
Demographics
Census data compiled by the Philippine Statistics Authority indicate rapid population growth driven by migration from regions such as Ilocos Region, Central Luzon, and Visayas, as well as inflows related to employment in the Bonifacio Global City district and surrounding business parks. Linguistic diversity includes Filipino language and English language as lingua francas alongside regional languages like Cebuano language and Ilocano language. Religious composition reflects major faith communities with parishes under the Roman Catholic Church and other denominations such as Iglesia ni Cristo, Iglesia Filipina Independiente, and various evangelical networks; social services coordinate with agencies including the Department of Social Welfare and Development.
Economy and Development
Economic transformation centers on the development of the Bonifacio Global City financial, retail, and mixed-use district, attracting multinationals such as Google, HSBC, Standard Chartered, and corporate campuses linked to groups like Ayala Corporation and SM Investments Corporation. Real estate projects by developers like Megaworld Corporation, SM Prime Holdings, and Ayala Land have converted former military reservations into commercial zones, interacting with investment incentives under national frameworks administered by the Board of Investments and tax measures overseen by the Bureau of Internal Revenue. The local economy integrates fintech startups, call center operations tied to the Business Process Outsourcing industry, and manufacturing clusters feeding supply chains for multinational firms including Toyota Motor Philippines and Unilever Philippines subsidiaries.
Government and Politics
City leadership operates within the structures mandated by the Local Government Code of 1991 and interacts with metropolitan agencies such as the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority and the Department of the Interior and Local Government. Electoral contests involve national parties like PDP–Laban, Lakas–CMD, Nacionalista Party, and Liberal Party, with representation in the House of Representatives of the Philippines through legislative districts. Administrative coordination with the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police occurs where installations and public safety are concerned, and legal matters have been adjudicated in courts including the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of the Philippines.
Infrastructure and Transportation
Major thoroughfares connect to transport arteries such as the C-5 Road (Metro Manila), Epifanio de los Santos Avenue, and expressways like the South Luzon Expressway and Skyway. Mass transit integration includes links to the Metro Rail Transit System and proposals connecting to Philippine National Railways corridors; bus networks operated by firms registered with the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board and point-to-point services support commuter flows. Utilities involve coordination with the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System for water services and the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines for power distribution, while waste management initiatives coordinate with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and metropolitan solid waste policies.
Culture and Education
Cultural life features heritage churches, barangay fiestas tied to patron saints recognized in Roman Catholic Church calendars, and contemporary venues hosting festivals promoted alongside institutions like the National Commission for Culture and the Arts. Educational institutions range from local public schools under the Department of Education to higher education providers such as University of the Philippines, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, and private colleges and technical institutes offering programs in partnership with agencies like the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority. Museums, performing arts events with companies akin to the Cultural Center of the Philippines, and public libraries contribute to urban cultural infrastructure.