The City of Taguig celebrates innovation. The administration understands that technology plays an important role in building a modern city as harbinger of progress and a means to socio-economic growth. Under Mayor Tiñga’s leadership, Taguig has experienced the computerization of the local governments, much improved student computer literacy and IT training for its work force.


IT Training
Preparing for the future, Taguig’s local government encourages computer literacy and technological skills training amongst its constituents. The city launched computer labs in 30 public schools while Taguig high school teachers received a 4-day training course on Information and Communication Technology literacy, desktop productivity and software development conducted by FEATI University Information Technology Department. Teachers at the Taguig Science High School were given laptops as educational tools by the local government in partnership with Apple Computers. The City has also been actively developing partnerships with various software companies and Business Process Outsourcing firms to develop training programs in line with the growing needs of the booming BPO sector. Ultimately, the dual purpose is to provide better opportunities for Taguig’s citizens while developing a skilled workforce that will stay at the forefront of the IT industry.


Attracting Business
The city government hopes to attract more businesses in key sectors by creating a more responsive and friendlier investment climate, from the improved infrastructure to lower taxes. New growth corridors such as the Food Terminal, Inc. (FTI) complex aim to create more opportunities for investors and jobseekers alike. FTI has a total area of more than 100 hectares that currently has over 300 medium-scaled companies in the food, electronics, garments and service industries. Along with the Veterans Center also located in Upper Taguig, FTI is being primed for revitalization to attract more information technology and business process outsourcing related businesses.

A revised local business tax structure that took effect in 2006 provides an enhanced incentive package for banks and other financial institutions, insurance companies, hotels, car dealers, pharmaceuticals, software development companies, telecommunications, and light industry and manufacturing firms.


IT Stage
With the construction of Taguig’s convention grounds in the works, the city is fast-becoming a choice gathering place for tech heads.

The Computer Manufacturers, Distributors and Dealers Association of the Philippines, or COMDDAP, announced that they would permanently hold their annual exposition in Taguig City. The 4-day COMDDAP Expo is the biggest computer and technology exhibition in the country with booths from around 40 information and communication technology, telecommunication, and consumer electronic companies.

Huawei’s Fixed Network Solutions Exhibition also chose Fort Bonifacio to showcase its next generation networks and integrated solutions in March 2006. The 4-day exhibition drew attendance from the country’s leading telecom operators.