City Social Welfare and Development Office - CSWDO Taguig City

17/10/2026

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Thank you Mama Lani💛💛

14/10/2026

𝐓𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐠 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐥 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

Taguig shared its experience in delivering social welfare services with 110 third-year social work students and six faculty members from Bicol University during an educational visit on Tuesday, October 13, aimed at giving future social workers a better understanding of local government programs.

The delegation from Bicol University's College of Social Sciences and Philosophy visited Lakeshore Dome 3 in Barangay Lower Bicutan as part of a seven-day educational tour of Metro Manila.

The visit, initiated by Bicol University, was conducted under the students' SW 119: Field Observation course, which aims to connect classroom learning with actual social work practice.

City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) Head Nikki Rose Operario welcomed the delegation and discussed the challenges of providing social welfare services to Taguig's population of more than 1.3 million.

She encouraged the students to prepare for the diverse responsibilities of social workers in local government, where they must respond to the needs of different sectors:

“Siguro noong nag-aaral pa kayo, may gusto kayong espesyalidad — sa children lang, women, o seniors. Pero kapag nasa lokal na pamahalaan na kayo, lahat ng sektor, lahat ng uri ng kliyente, ay inyong aasikasuhin."

Registered social worker Maruja Martini Cortuna of the CSWDO presented Taguig's social welfare programs and explained the office's functions, organizational structure, and legal mandate under Republic Act 7160, or the Local Government Code of 1991.

Among the programs discussed were supplementary feeding, Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD), and the provision of free educational materials, school supplies, and uniforms under the city's no-collection policy.

The students also learned about Taguig's child protection services, including the Taguig Lingap Center, Taguig Bahay Pag-asa, and adoption and alternative child care programs.

Cortuna discussed Taguig CARES (Community Awareness towards Resilient and Empowered Students), mental health support, and assistance programs for solo parents, senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable sectors.

An open forum followed the presentation, allowing the students to ask questions about the implementation of the programs and the challenges social workers encounter in serving communities.

Mayor Lani Cayetano, who joined the activity, emphasized that effective social welfare programs require more than providing assistance, saying that lasting change depends on building meaningful connections with the people they serve:

“Because real transformation happens when you are able to touch people’s hearts. Maganda man ang isang programa, pero kung hindi nakakadugtong sa puso ng tao, kapag natapos ang termino, doon na rin nagtatapos ang lahat. Pero kapag may tunay na koneksyon at pagmamahal, may tunay na pagbabago — at iyan ang mahalaga sa amin."

The city presented certificates of appreciation and tokens to the visiting faculty members, while Bicol University recognized Operario for Taguig's support in facilitating the educational visit.

The delegation also visited The Mind Museum in Bonifacio Global City, where the students explored interactive science exhibits as part of their educational tour.

Through the activity, Taguig shared its experience in delivering community-based social welfare services while giving future social workers a closer look at the responsibilities and challenges of working in local government.

13/10/2026

12/10/2026

𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐅𝐋𝐔 𝐕𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐔𝐈𝐆𝐄𝐍̃𝐎𝐒
(For Adults and Children Aged 6 months and above)

Protect yourself and your family! Get your free flu vaccination at your barangay health center starting Saturday, October 10, 2026.

VACCINATION HOURS
7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Monday to Saturday

WHAT TO BRING

• Valid ID showing your Taguig address as proof of residency

𝑁𝑜𝑡𝑒: 𝐶ℎ𝑖𝑙𝑑𝑟𝑒𝑛 𝑎𝑔𝑒𝑑 6 𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑡ℎ𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑙𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑛 9 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑠 𝑜𝑙𝑑 𝑤ℎ𝑜 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑒𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑙𝑢 𝑣𝑎𝑐𝑐𝑖𝑛𝑒 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑖𝑟𝑠𝑡 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒 𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑑 𝑡𝑤𝑜 𝑑𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑠, 𝑎𝑡 𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑡 𝑓𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑤𝑒𝑒𝑘𝑠 𝑎𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡. 𝐹𝑜𝑟 𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑙𝑑𝑟𝑒𝑛 𝑤ℎ𝑜 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑣𝑖𝑜𝑢𝑠𝑙𝑦 𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑒𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑑 𝑎 𝑓𝑙𝑢 𝑣𝑎𝑐𝑐𝑖𝑛𝑒, 1 𝑑𝑜𝑠𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑛𝑢𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑦 𝑖𝑠 𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑑𝑒𝑑.

Stay healthy, Taguigeños!

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11/10/2026

𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐠 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬

A 63-member delegation from Torrijos, Marinduque, toured three social welfare facilities in Taguig on Thursday, October 8, to learn how the city delivers education, healthcare, and other support services to children, persons with disabilities, and senior citizens.

The benchmarking visit, organized by the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), gave the delegates a closer look at Taguig’s early childhood education programs, specialized services for children with disabilities, and health and wellness programs for senior citizens.

The delegation visited the Pinagsama Child Development Center, Taguig Yakap Center, and Taguig Center for the Elderly.

Torrijos Liga ng mga Barangay Vice President and Ex-Officio Member Ronulfo R. Del Mundo Jr. led the delegation, along with Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office Head Mary Anne Larracas, Social Welfare Assistant James Christian Rodil, and Social Welfare Officer Krystal Gael Hernandez.

The visit began with a program at the Taguig LEAP Center, where CSWDO Head Nikki Rose Operario welcomed the delegation on behalf of Mayor Lani Cayetano.

Operario said the city welcomes opportunities to share its successful programs with other local government units.

“Una sa lahat, gusto ko lang pasalamatan ang aming butihing Mayor Lani Cayetano. Siya po talaga ang sumusuporta sa mga ganitong benchmarking visits dito sa City of Taguig. Ang layunin po kasi ng aming Mayor — maibahagi at maduplicate ang mga magagandang programa namin sa iba pang lugar.”

“Gaya po ng ating Center for the Elderly: napakasaya po, ‘di ba? Kung lahat po ng probinsya at rehiyon ay magkaroon nito, hindi na lang masasabing ‘masarap tumanda sa Taguig’ — kundi masarap din tumanda sa Marinduque, at saanman po kayo naroroon,” she added.

Operario also said benchmarking visits allow local government units to learn from one another.

“Sana po, mula sa unang pinuntahan natin hanggang dito sa huling pasilidad na nakita ninyo, marami po kayong natutunan. Sa pagbabahagi natin ng best practices, hindi lang naman kayo ang natututo; kami rin po, may natututunan din kami sa mga kuwento at karanasan ninyo.”

During the program, Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) Focal Person Edna Tayoni presented Taguig’s approach to early childhood education and the management of its Child Development Centers.

The presentation included an open forum where delegates asked questions about the city’s ECCD programs and discussed how they could adopt similar practices in Torrijos.

Operario also discussed the city’s community-based ECCD system and the daily operations of its Child Development Centers.

At the Pinagsama Child Development Center, delegates toured two classrooms equipped with smart TVs, play areas, bookshelves, and other learning materials.

They also observed a teaching demonstration that showed how teachers use these resources to make lessons more interactive and engaging for young learners.

The delegation then proceeded to the Taguig Yakap Center, where Director Zarah Claire Cuenca discussed the center’s programs and services for children with disabilities.

Delegates toured the center’s sensory and therapy rooms, early intervention classrooms, speech and occupational therapy areas, and adaptive learning spaces.

The visit gave them a closer look at how the center brings together different specialists to support children’s development, independence, and overall well-being.

At the Taguig Center for the Elderly, Office of Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA) Head Ramonita “Lola Nitz” Jordan introduced the city’s health, wellness, and social programs for older residents.

The delegates explored the center’s therapy pool, fitness and wellness areas, sauna, massage room, multipurpose hall, cinema, and rooftop garden.

Del Mundo praised Taguig’s facilities and programs, particularly the city’s efforts to provide services suited to the needs of different age groups.

“Napakaganda po talaga ng inyong pamamalakad. Sa totoo lang po, hindi ko na alam kung ano pa ang masasabi ko — pero isang bagay ang sigurado: sa bawat sandali ko rito, lalo ko pong nakikita kung gaano kaganda ang Taguig.”

“Mag-mula sa daycare centers, sa Yakap center, at dito sa elderly ay napapakita lang ng Taguig kung gaaano kaaruga ang city ninyo sa inyong mga nasasakupan,” he added.

Del Mundo said he plans to bring the practices and lessons from the visit to their local government for possible adoption.

“Pag-uwi po namin sa Torrijos, may Special Liga meeting kami — at ipupush ko po na isama sa agenda ang lahat ng mga napag-usapan at natalakay natin dito.”

“Sana po ay makabalik kami ulit dito — marami pa po kaming gustong matutunan sa inyong mga programa. At sana po, balang araw, ang lahat ng munisipyo at lungsod sa Pilipinas ay maging katulad ng Taguig,” he added.

10/10/2026

You are not alone.

This World Mental Health Day 2026, the City of Taguig renews its commitment to ensuring every Taguigeño's mental health.

With this year’s theme, “𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐝: 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬, 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞," Taguig joins the World Federation for Mental Health in moving beyond empathy through personal stories of those who have firsthand experience with mental health conditions to break the stigma, shape inclusive policies and transition towards community- based care.

Taguig’s Mental Health Psychosocial Support Service is here to listen, 24/7.

📞 09295218373 — Available from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
📞 09670393456 — Available from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

You can also reach out to the 24/7 National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) Crisis Hotline for support:

UNLIMITED CALLS NATIONWIDE:
• Dial 1553 (Nationwide landline toll-free)
• 1800-1888-1553 (Smart/TNT Subscribers; ₱7.50 one-time charge per call)
• 0919-057-1553 (Smart/TNT)
• 0917-899-8727 (Globe/TM)

Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

Together, let’s be the support others need.

09/10/2026

09/10/2026

06/10/2026

𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐔𝐈𝐆 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒 𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘 𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐅𝐀𝐑𝐄, 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐃 𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐋-𝐁𝐄𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐓 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊 𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

Strong families help protect children and build a stronger nation, Mayor Lani Cayetano said as Taguig brought together 550 participants for the 2026 National Family Week culminating activity on Oct. 3 at the New Taguig City Hall Convention Center in Barangay Ususan.

The City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) organized the celebration under the theme “Families, Equalities, and Child Well-being,” with participants from national government agencies, local governments in Metro Manila, civil society organizations, the private sector and community groups.

Solo parents, 4Ps beneficiaries and social work students from Taguig City University also joined the activity, which combined discussions on family welfare with free government and community services.

Mayor Lani called on participants to make time for their families throughout the year:

“Tandaan po ninyo: nagdiriwang tayo ngayon ng National Family Week, ngunit dapat bawat linggo sa buong taon ay dapat ding maging Family Week. Pero nagkakaisa po ang ating layunin: ito ay ang magkaisa at maunawaan ng lubos na ang matatag na pamilya ang pundasyon ng isang matatag na bansa.”

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office-NCR Assistant Regional Director for Operations Bienvenido V. Barbosa Jr. said government agencies, communities and partners must work together to support families facing different challenges:

“Every child, regardless of their circumstances, deserves to be respected, protected, supported, and given opportunities to reach their full potential. It is through our shared commitment — as government, communities, and partners — that we can walk alongside every family, lift one another up, and build a society where no one is left behind.”

DSWD Assistant Secretary for Protective Programs Ada A. Colico, who represented Secretary Rex Gatchalian, said children’s well-being depends closely on the support available to their families:

“When parents have the support, knowledge, and resources they need, they are better able to provide care, guidance, and opportunities for their children. Tunay na napapanahon ang temang ito, at sumasalamin sa ating adhikaing patatagin ang pamilya tungo sa mas maayos at matatag na buhay.”

Participants recited the Family Pledge, while officials from national agencies and local governments signed a Commitment Wall to express their support for programs that strengthen families and protect children.

Taguig, the first local government in the 2026 National Family Week hosting cycle, also turned over hosting responsibilities to Muntinlupa. Caridad G. Molo, assistant department head of Muntinlupa’s Social Service Department, accepted the turnover on behalf of the city.

An afternoon One-Stop Shop gave participants access to free services from Pag-IBIG, the Department of Agriculture, DTI, TESDA, PhilHealth, PSA, PAO, PHLPost, SSS, DSWD livelihood personnel and the Taguig City Livelihood Office.

02/10/2026