Taguig values courage, the ability to bravely stand up against adversity. And on December 11, 2004, the Fort Open Grounds bore witness to an astounding example of valor as world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao took on former Muay Thai fighter Fahsan 3K Battery at “Yanig sa Taguig.” he city goverment lobbied for the fight to be held in the city becauseit was a fiercely held belief that Pacquiao’s fighting spirit would encourage the country and that Taguig was a viable stage for a world-class sporting event. Hyped as the “Filipino Destroyer,” Pacquiao knocked Fahsan out in the 4th round, the Thai boxer’s first knockout in 53 fights. The effort was proven correct on both accounts, inspiring an entire nation and putting Taguig on the world stage.


Fight for Peace and Order
Taguig has fought off its own adversaries, winning in its efforts against crime with various security measures that promote peace and order throughout the city.

In close collaboration with several departments and agencies, a 24-hour anti-crime hotline has curbed crime and facilitated quick and easy access to local government, police, and fire stations around the clock. To promptly respond to emergency calls, the city formed the Special Response Team (SRT). Improved peacekeeping efforts have resulted in 14 additional sub-precincts in critical areas to supplement existing precincts. In addition, the city has provided the local law enforcement with 49 hand held radios, 6 motorbikes for the SWAT force, and 10 patrol vehicles to improve police communication and mobility.

Barangay officials have also been called to implement anti-terrorist measures, from submitting weekly reports on new migrants to cautioning residents when riding utility vehicles or going to public places.