Gender and Development Taguig City.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗴’𝘀 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿-𝘂𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗴𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗮𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿-𝘂𝗽.

Held in celebration of Women’s Month through the Gender and Development Office (GAD), the tournament promoted camaraderie and women’s empowerment among city employees. It took place over two Saturdays, March 21 and 28, at the Dalupang Multipurpose Building, Barangay Central Signal.

Councilor Ivie Dizon attended the event and delivered a message on behalf of Mayor Lani Cayetano, emphasizing the importance of teamwork, unity, and collaboration in the sport of volleyball.

"Ladies one of the most important traits in playing volleyball is teamwork. No single player can receive, set, and spike on her own. Winning in volleyball means having to play with others and most importantly putting trust and confidence that each one of your teammates got your back."

She also noted how these values reflect the collective strength needed to advance true gender equality in society.

"Napakasimple ngunit napakagandang paglilinang nito na laro na kung ilalapat sa araw-araw nating buhay ay mas magiging makabuluhan. Halimbawa sa laban natin para sa gender equality mahalagang isa-isip ang na hindi natin ito makakalimutan. Kung magkakaisa tayo hindi ito magiging tunay na equality kung Isa lamang ang aangat habang ang iba ay nakasadsad. Kailangan natin ng sama-samang pagkilos, pagtutulungan, at pang-unawa upang wakasan ang diskriminasyon at karahasan. At upang maisulong ang pantay na oportunidad sa lahat ng mga kababaihan."

In addition to the main awards, the Best Cheerleading Chant Award was given to the department with the most spirited and enthusiastic support.

The awardees were:

Champion: City Social Welfare and Development Office
1st Place - Public Information Office
2nd Place - Sports and Development Office

Marie Sta Ana of the City Social Welfare and Development Office clinched the Most Valuable Player title, showcasing outstanding perseverance, determination, leadership, and competitive excellence throughout the tournament.




𝘋𝘈𝘛𝘈 𝘗𝘙𝘐𝘝𝘈𝘊𝘠 𝘕𝘖𝘛𝘐𝘊𝘌: 𝘚𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘥𝘢𝘭𝘰 𝘴𝘢 𝘬𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘵𝘰, 𝘬𝘢𝘺𝘰 𝘢𝘺 𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘣𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘺 𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘢𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘭𝘰𝘵 𝘴𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘬𝘶𝘩𝘢 𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘵 𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘰. 𝘈𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘨𝘢 𝘪𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘺 𝘮𝘢𝘢𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘨𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘵 𝘪-𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘴𝘢 𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘴𝘺𝘢𝘭 𝘯𝘢 𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘢 𝘴𝘢 𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘯 𝘯𝘨 𝘥𝘰𝘬𝘶𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘴𝘺𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘸 𝘯𝘢 𝘬𝘰𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘬𝘢𝘴𝘺𝘰𝘯 𝘴𝘢 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘰.

𝙏𝙖𝙜𝙪𝙞𝙜 𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙨 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 𝙨𝙪𝙢𝙢𝙞𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙨𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙨, 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙨 𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙢𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨

In line with the observance of International Women’s Month, the Taguig City Gender and Development (GAD) Office, in partnership with the City Health Office, conducted a health summit for street sweepers on March 27.

Around 600 street sweepers from various barangays gathered at the Hagonoy Sports Complex, where they attended lectures on Pinggang Pinoy and stress management. They also received free medical, dental, and reproductive health services, including tuberculosis screening, noncommunicable disease risk assessment, skin consultations, breast and cervical cancer screening, PhilHealth registration, and mental health and nutrition programs.

Under the nutrition program, participants received educational materials on balanced diet and proper eating habits, along with iodized salt and seeds for planting. In partnership with Culion Foundation, they also underwent tuberculosis testing and were given one kilogram of rice and two packs of germicidal soap.

Among the beneficiaries was Marites Naga, 45, a street sweeper from Barangay San Miguel for 15 years, who shared the importance of such initiatives given the demands of their work.

“Para sa akin mahalaga ang ganitong mga libreng serbisyo, lalo pa at rain or shine ay nasa kalsada kami. Kailangan naming malaman at maagapan habang maaga pa kung anong kondisyon namin. Tapos iwas-gastos pa… To our beloved Mayor Lani Cayetano, I’m so proud to have you by our side. Maraming maraming salamat po sa pagpapatupad ng health summit na ito para sa aming street sweepers ng Taguig!” she said.

Meanwhile, Rosemarie Redolosa of Barangay Hagonoy shared how her work helped her support her family after returning from Saudi Arabia.

“Sa apat na taon ko bilang street sweeper, nakapagpatapos na po ako ng anak sa senior high school at nakapagpundar na rin po ako ng bahay kahit papaano. Tumagal po ako sa trabahong ito dahil sa disiplina sa sarili at pakikisama sa mga tao,” she said.

City Councilor Carlito Ogalinola, along with Councilors Ivie Dizon and Marisse Balina-Eron, attended the event. Ogalinola cited the city’s continued support for women and essential workers.

“Talagang sa administrasyon ni Mayor Lani Cayetano, binibigyan ng pagpapahalaga ang mga kababaihan. At salamat din sa GAD Office dahil ginawa po nila ang programang ito upang masiguro na ang street sweepers natin sa Taguig ay may maayos na kalusugan habang ginagampanan ninyo ang inyong tungkulin sa pagpapanatili ng ating kapaligiran,” he said.





𝘋𝘈𝘛𝘈 𝘗𝘙𝘐𝘝𝘈𝘊𝘠 𝘕𝘖𝘛𝘐𝘊𝘌: 𝘚𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘥𝘢𝘭𝘰 𝘴𝘢 𝘬𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘵𝘰, 𝘬𝘢𝘺𝘰 𝘢𝘺 𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘣𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘺 𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘢𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘭𝘰𝘵 𝘴𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘬𝘶𝘩𝘢 𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘵 𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘰. 𝘈𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘨𝘢 𝘪𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘺 𝘮𝘢𝘢𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘨𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘵 𝘪-𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘴𝘢 𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘴𝘺𝘢𝘭 𝘯𝘢 𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘢 𝘴𝘢 𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘯 𝘯𝘨 𝘥𝘰𝘬𝘶𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘴𝘺𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘸 𝘯𝘢 𝘬𝘰𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘬𝘢𝘴𝘺𝘰𝘯 𝘴𝘢 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘰.

𝙈𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣 𝙞𝙣 𝙏𝙖𝙜𝙪𝙞𝙜 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙣 𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙖𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙜𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙙 𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙖 𝙙𝙞𝙜𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙨𝙠𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙨 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢 𝙛𝙤𝙘𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙗𝙚𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙮 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙨𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙚.

Led by its Gender and Development (GAD) Office, the city partnered with L’Oréal Philippines and SPARK! Philippines for the launch of the e-Beauty Advisor—Beauty for a Better Life (eBA-BFBL) Program at Lakeshore Hall.

The initiative offers a structured, career-building series designed to help women thrive in the digital creator economy. Training modules cover aesthetic skills such as skincare, haircare, and makeup; alongside personal development topics including mental health, financial literacy, and sustainable consumption. Participants are also guided on how to register and grow as content creators.

Each trainee will receive a training kit worth P10,000, containing L’Oréal products and basic content creation tools, along with allowances and a certificate upon completion to help them start their journey in online content creation.

Mayor Lani Cayetano urged the 300 participating women, mostly students from Taguig City University, to take advantage of opportunities in the digital space.

“With this program, nagtitiwala ako na magiging mahusay kayo at maaaring magamit ang dati-rati na hobbies lang ay puwedeng pagkakitaan. Today and the coming days, we hope to guide you on how you can also achieve this. How a hobby can become something you can earn from, and actually an expression of your art and also your craft,” she said, encouraging participants to believe in their ability to succeed and build a better future.

For his part, L’Oréal Philippines Managing Director Yassine Bakkari emphasized the role of women in the digital shift.

“As we celebrate Women’s Month, this launch carries an even more significant meaning; this program is a tribute to the strength and resilience of women. It is also our way of ensuring women stand at the forefront of the digital shift,” he said.

Partners supporting the program include the Department of Trade and Industry, TikTok Philippines, Watsons Philippines, and Maya Philippines.

Also present during the launch were Councilor Ivy Dizon, GAD Office head Jingle Nechaldas, L’Oréal Corporate Affairs and Engagement Director Krhizzy Pasigan, SPARK PH Executive Director Maica Teves, and Senior Program Manager Hans Madanguit.

For participants like 19-year-old TCU student Princess Jamilla Endaya, the program opens new possibilities.

“I love using makeup, it shows who I am and mas nabibigyan ng confidence. Maipapakita ko yung love ko for it through this program by giving recommendations,” she said, noting that she hopes to share products suitable for people with sensitive skin like hers.

Fellow trainee Honey Jade Bation also pointed to the importance of financial independence for women.

“Ang tumatak po sa akin is how important kumita po yung mga babae… I think it is important na may sariling source of income ang babae for her to get out of the situation she doesn’t want to be in ," she said.

𝘋𝘈𝘛𝘈 𝘗𝘙𝘐𝘝𝘈𝘊𝘠 𝘕𝘖𝘛𝘐𝘊𝘌: 𝘚𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘥𝘢𝘭𝘰 𝘴𝘢 𝘬𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘵𝘰, 𝘬𝘢𝘺𝘰 𝘢𝘺 𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘣𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘺 𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘢𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘭𝘰𝘵 𝘴𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘬𝘶𝘩𝘢 𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘵 𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘰. 𝘈𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘨𝘢 𝘪𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘺 𝘮𝘢𝘢𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘨𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘵 𝘪-𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘴𝘢 𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘴𝘺𝘢𝘭 𝘯𝘢 𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘢 𝘴𝘢 𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘯 𝘯𝘨 𝘥𝘰𝘬𝘶𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘴𝘺𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘸 𝘯𝘢 𝘬𝘰𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘬𝘢𝘴𝘺𝘰𝘯 𝘴𝘢 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘰.

Beauty for a Better Life: e-Beauty Advisor Program, inilunsad sa Taguig! 💄💕

Kasama ang L’Oréal Philippines, Samahan ng mga Pilipina para sa Reporma at Kaunlaran (Spark!), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), at TikTok Philippines, inilunsad ang Beauty for a Better Life: e-Beauty Advisor Program—isang makabagong training initiative na inumpisahan ng L’Oréal noong 2023 na nagpapalakas ng kakayahan ng kababaihan sa larangan ng beauty, content creation, at digital platforms.

Layunin ng programa na gawing oportunidad ang simpleng hobby o hilig sa self-care—mula sa makeup at skincare hanggang sa pagiging isang digital content creator sa online platforms tulad ng TikTok, upang maging daan sa pagkakaroon ng kabuhayan.

Sa loob ng anim na training sessions, tatalakayin ang:
✅ Makeup, skincare, and haircare
✅ TikTok content creation
✅ Social media branding
✅ Mental health
✅ Financial literacy
✅ Registration bilang isang content creator

Maraming salamat sa ating Gender and Development Office, led by Jingle Nechaldas, DTI, ganoon din kina Mr. Yassine Bakkari, Managing Director, L'Oréal; Ms. Krhizzy Pasigan, Corporate Affairs and Engagement Director, L'Oréal; Ms. Maica Teves, Executive Director, Spark! PH; at Mr. Hans Madanguit, Senior Program Manager, Spark! PH, for their unwavering support in empowering and honing our Taguigeña's skills.

Our city remains committed to collaborating with various agencies and organizations for upskilling, livelihood, and creating more opportunities that will help uplift their lives, not only for women, but for all Taguigeños as a whole.💕

Women empowerment begins with an informed community. 🌸

Bilang bahagi ng selebrasyon ngayong Women's Month, ating isinagawa ang VAWC Women's Caravan na naglalayong palakasin ang kaalaman at kamalayan laban sa Violence Against Women and their Children at isulong ang isang mas ligtas at mas inklusibong lipunan para sa lahat.

Kasama si Atty. Jacqueline Gan-Cristobal, nagkaroon tayo ng mahalagang talakayan ukol sa karapatan ng kababaihan at mga konkretong hakbang upang labanan ang karahasan sa tahanan at komunidad.

Sa pamamagitan ng edukasyon at tamang impormasyon, mas napapalakas natin ang kakayahan ng bawat isa na ipaglaban ang kanilang karapatan at tumindig laban sa karahasan.

Together, we continue to foster a culture of respect, protection, and inclusivity—ensuring that every woman and child in Taguig feels safe and supported. 💜

13 years of standing up for what's right. 💜

In 2013, Sen. Pia S. Cayetano authored RA 10398, declaring November 25 as the National Consciousness Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Children. Through this law, she pushed for stronger campaigns, seminars, and school programs that keep the conversation alive and ensure that every woman and child in this country feels safe and protected.

𝐆𝐀𝐃: 𝐑𝐢𝐛𝐛𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐳𝐚𝐚𝐫

Women entrepreneurs in the City of Taguig took center stage yet again as the Pamahalaang Lungsod ng Taguig officially opened the 2026 Women’s Bazaar with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, March 6, at the Sangguniang Panlungsod Parking Lot Area in Brgy. Tuktukan.

The bazaar, which will run every Friday of March (March 6, 13, 20, and 27), aims to provide more opportunities for women entrepreneurs to showcase their creativity, dedication, and locally made products. The initiative recognizes the vital role of women in community development while strengthening livelihood opportunities for families across Taguig.

Mayor Lani Cayetano led the opening ceremony together with District 1 Representative Cong. Ading Cruz Jr. and members of the City Council. The activity is part of the City Government of Taguig’s celebration of National Women’s Month, which features a lineup of other programs including the Role of Young Women During Disaster Seminar, Perimenopause and Menopause Awareness Sessions, Health Summit for Street Sweepers, Inter-Department Women’s Volleyball Tournament, a three-day Violence Against Women and Children Women’s Caravan, and the E-Beauty Advisor Program.

Various local merchants and cooperatives showcased a wide range of products such as scented candles and essential oils, cookies, moist cakes, brownies, yoghurt drinks, mochaccino, Muslim dresses and modernized Muslim ternos, pastries, soaps and organic shampoo bars, bamboo toothbrushes, tote bags upcycled from rice sacks, crocheted merchandise, and other locally made goods. Among the participating merchants were Conquies Cafe, Sanmar Ensemada, Blair and Co., Taguig Kakanin Producer’s Cooperative, Kambal Store, Likhang Maharlika Collection, Uncle Sam Bakeshop, Coffee Meet_PH, Sweet Rose Cakes and Desserts, Yol’s Merchandize, Koop King MPC, DRS Arah Food Products, and ACDI MPC.

In her message, Mayor Lani Cayetano underscored the importance of supporting women entrepreneurs and recognizing their contributions to society.

“Sa lungsod ng Taguig, paulit-ulit nating binibigyang-diin ang mahalagang papel ng babae hindi lamang sa tahanan kundi sa ating lipunan. Naniniwala tayo na may espesyal na papel na ginagampanan ang mga babae sa tagumpay ng ating komunidad.”

Mayor Lani Cayetano also encouraged residents to learn about the stories behind the women-led businesses and to support their products.

“I also encourage you to take a moment to know their stories. May mga kababaihan na nanggaling sa mahihirap na sitwasyon sa tahanan at may mga humarap sa iba’t ibang health challenges. But by God’s grace, they were able to overcome and find their rightful place in society through programs such as this and the people that support them.”

Among the participating entrepreneurs was 62-year-old Dorothy Gregorio of Likhang Maharlika Collection, a cooperative of Muslim mothers producing modernized Muslim dresses and accessories that celebrate cultural identity while supporting livelihood for their members.

“Malaking tulong po ang ganitong event para mas makilala ang aming mga produkto. Nagpapasalamat po kami kay Mayor Lani Cayetano at sa Pamahalaang Lungsod ng Taguig sa pagkakataong maipakita ang gawa ng mga kababaihan. Marami rin po kaming natututuhan sa pagtitinda kahit unang araw pa lang para lalo pang mapaganda ang aming negosyo.”

Meanwhile, Maria Luisa Sol, 61, of the Sewers for Equity and Welfare Producers Cooperative highlighted how the bazaar helps promote the work of their all-women cooperative, whose members are certified by the Taguig Manpower Training and Assessment Center (TMTC) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).

“Nakakatulong po ito para maipromote ang sarili naming gawa at makilala ang aming produkto. Dagdag kita rin po ito para sa mga kababaihan sa aming kooperatiba. Maraming salamat po kay Mayor Lani Cayetano at sa gobyerno ng Taguig sa pagkakataong makatulong sa amin.”
Through initiatives like the Women’s Bazaar, the City Government of Taguig continues to create spaces where women can thrive, grow their businesses, and contribute to the city’s vision of a Transformative, Lively, and Caring community.

As a Transformative, Lively, and Caring City, Taguig remains committed to fostering a community grounded in respect, civility, and inclusion.

As leaders and public servants who carry the torch of values and aspirations of our people, we must lead by example, upholding the highest standards through our words, our actions, and the policies we implement.

Women’s Month is a time to recognize the invaluable contributions of girls, mothers, and women in shaping our communities. It is also a reminder that the pursuit of dignity, equality, and respect is a responsibility we all share.

Together, let us continue building a City where every woman and girl feels valued, protected, and empowered to thrive.

"𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙤𝙥𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙈𝙚𝙣𝙤𝙥𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙎𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙧"

Reinforcing its commitment to women’s health and well-being, the City of Taguig successfully conducted the “Perimenopause and Menopause Awareness Seminar” activity today, March 5, at the Taguig Lakeshore Hall.

As part of the Women’s Month Celebration 2026, around 500 female employees, ages 45 to 59 years old, serving in various City Government of Taguig departments gained vital knowledge about perimenopause and menopause, as well as how to navigate this life season.

During her message, City of Taguig Mayor Lani Cayetano underscored the importance of the seminar and the local government's steadfast commitment to support women.

“Ang lungsod ng Taguig ay naninindigan na ang kalusugan ng kababaihan ay mahalagang pundasyon ng isang matatag na komunidad. Sa ating adhikain na maging isang ganap na Transformative, Lively, at Caring City, patuloy nating itinataguyod ang mga programang nagbibigay ng proteksyon, kaalaman, at opportunity para sa kababaihan sa anumang yugto ng kanilang buhay. Ang tunay na pagkakapantay-pantay ay nagsisimula sa pagkilala sa mga natatanging pangangailangan ng bawat isa at pagtiyak na may sapat na suporta ang lahat,” she said.

Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations, and Gender Equality Chairperson Councilor Ivie Dizon also extended her support during the seminar.

“Dahil isinusulong natin ang gender equality at inclusive society, under the leadership of Mayor Lani Cayetano, itong Pamahalaang Lungsod ng Taguig tungkulin patuloy bigyan kayo ng kaalaman, kayo ay masuportahan,” she said.

The event, organized by the city’s Gender and Development (GAD) Office in partnership with the Aunteh Time with Karen and Bel podcast, medical professionals, and lifestyle coaches, provided a fresh, expert-driven perspective on perimenopause and menopause. These included medical insights from Dr. Stephanie Supan, who provided an overview of perimenopause and menopause, including common physical and emotional symptoms; Dr. Maria Nerissa Trinidad-Flores highlighted tips for managing skin and hair changes; and Dr. Noel Nathaniel Napa shared vital strategies for bone density and hormonal balance.

Aside from the medical expertise, practical support was also provided by Lifestyle and Wellness Coach Marilen Gonzales Elizalde and founder and CEO of ProAge Coach Claudine Viquiera on nutrition, diet, and movement; and emotional well-being, mindset shifts, and navigating relationships, respectively.

Aligned with the theme “𝙒𝙀 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙂𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙀𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙎𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙩𝙮," the City Government of Taguig continues to empower every woman and ensure they have the support to thrive.