A century old church with altar, wall sidings, ceiling and benches that are made of pure, native bamboo, located in Ligid, Brgy. Tipas. This symbol of Filipino design and artistry stood in history as the site where over 500 men were gathered and brutalized during the tragic "sona" of December 1, 1944 conducted by the Japanese forces. The men were later imprisoned in the dungeons of Fort Santiago in Intramuros -- never to be seen again, alive or dead.
Built during the term of Fr. Diego Alvarez of the Augustinian Friars in 1587, this is definitely one of the oldest churches in the Philippines. Located in Liwayway st, Brgy Sta. Ana, this was destroyed by an earthquake in 1645 and reconstructed in 1848. It was destroyed again by another earthquake and rebuilt in 1896.
Standing as centerpiece of the Sta. Ana Catholic Cemetery is the Simboryo, located in Brgy Tuktukan. It was constructed through Filipino labor and supervised by Spanish friars in the year 1700. The dome is made of tiles and the walls of stones. The structure is 12 meters in diameter. It has retained its quaint mysterious appeal despite the minor repairs it has undergone in 1980 and in 1993.
Built in the 17th century, it stands guard at the mouth of Napindan Channel where the Pasig River crosses into the Laguna Lake. It became the secret rendezvous point of the Katipunan as it planned its moves to achieve Philippine's Independence. The Parola was chosen by KKK Supremo, Gat Andres Bonifacio, as a meeting place because of its strategic location being the most accessible channel from Tondo, Manila and from the Municipios along the Pasig River and the Province of Laguna.
At this Museum located in Veteran's Road, Western Bicutan, history comes alive in life-sized tableaus depicting ambuscades and encounters between invading Japanese and the defending Filipinos. War stories are retold here using all forms of art fused with state-of-the-art technology. It has a library, an archive, and an audiovisual theater. It is a place to experience, relive, learn, and appreciate the sacrifices our predecessors went through to give us the kind of life and freedom we have now.
Located in Fort Bonifacio, the Libingan ng mga Bayani is the memorial ground of 33,520 Filipino soldiers who were killed in Corregidor, Bataan, and in other battlefields during World War II. It lies side by side with the American War Memorial.
The Bantayog ng mga Bayani ng Tipas
Located in Ligid, Tipas, this is an endearing monument in memory of hundreds of men from Brgy. Tipas who were captured and killed by the Japanese in the prison cells in Intramuros, Manila. Names of victims were carved on the monument. Commemorative events of the "sona" victims are held every 23rd day of February.
The American Cemetery and Memorial
Established in May 1947 at Fort Bonifacio, this is dedicated to American soldiers who fought in the Philippines and in New Guinea during World War 2. Set among masses of a wide variety of trees and shrubbery, the lovely and serene memorial ground is a favorite destination of tourists, war veterans, and their families and descendants.
The Bantayog ng Bayani
Located at the City Hall Complex, this stands as a fitting tribute to the heroes of Taguig who sacrificed, died or lived in defense of freedom during the Second World War. Many of the sons of Taguig played key roles and many gave up their lives in the various battlefields during the war either as regular members of our armed forces or as guerillas. Veterans who are still alive share stories and provide witness accounts of the Taguigenos' courage and heroism.
A marvel on its own, this 440 hectare Global City is based on a Master Plan that has been molded after the functionality of Seoul, the excellent systems of Singapore, the innovation of Vancouver and the Visionary outlook of Paris. It is both a quiet residential paradise with areas designed for international educational tourism and is also the heart of Asian Commerce.
Large crescent gardens interspersed with a series of green ways and wide breezy lanes abound in the City. Plazas and fountains flourish in open spaces. Huge majestic trees adorn streets creating a peaceful, green dome for pedestrians. There are class shopping centers and restaurants galore for world class shopping and fine or exotically casual dining complementing every lifestyle. Numerous events are lined up year in and year out from grand parties to sports festivals and concerts to cater to various cultures.
It is the location of the Government Center for Investment, the Philippine Stock Exchange, and business headquarters of the world's largest banks, and a campus zone for institutional schools, and a seminary. It is a 5-minute drive from the current central business district of Makati and only 15 minutes from Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
Sta. Anang Banak Taguig River Festival
(July 26 - Whole day event)
A grand fluvial parade in honor and devotion to the patroness Saint Anne, the Sta. Anang Banak annual river festival rises from a wide spectrum of traditionally religious, yet culturally folk and mythical beliefs and practices that make up the unique ethnic base of the people once called "taga-giik". The festival is kept alive by a four-century-old legend of the miracle of the "banak" fishes that happened every July for countless years. The faith tells the town's patroness St. Anne gathered thousand of schools of Banak fishes in the river near Her church to give to the "taga-giiks" and the people on the lakeshore towns whose farmlands are drenched with the floods of the season and are hard up due to poor harvest from stormy seas. Every part of the legend is highlighted in the festivals events.
"Karera ng mga Bangkang Lunday"
(native boat race)
held from 6:00 am onwards. This regatta depicts the race of fisherman
from all over to get the biggest "banak" catch. Participants
dressed in distinctive colors come in groups of five where four are
rowers and one is a drummer. The fastest rowers get cash prizes.
"Boys and Girls Festival Parade"
a revelry of high school students going to the streets to hang or offer
fish cone streamers as gifts to happy house owners along the way. Happens
amid band music and cheers from 8:00 am, passes through the main streets
of the four barangays comprising the parish and through the bridges
of Tuktukan and Bambang.
"Banak Fish-Cone Tossing Ceremony"
(tossing of fish-cone streamers tied to bunches of balloons)
Led by the Mayor, the coterie of city and barangay officials, the parish
priests and the townspeople, this symbolical tossing reminds people
of the schools of banak literally jumping out of the waters to fill
the fishermen's boats. This miracle fired the generosity that made fishermen
toss their hoard to throw to the fishermen their offering of fruits
and delicacies. The flying fish cone streamers are a symbol of hope
for real live fishes to return to Taguig River below.
"Pagodahan"
with the fish cone streamers aloft and flying, the revelers board their
bancas the band start playing, and the Pagoda of the Patroness St. Anne
leads the fluvial parade. From a special wharf behind St. Anne's Church,
the Pagoda goes up all the way to the mouth (wawa) of Laguna de Bay
and returns down to Ususan. A fluvial parade of what is used to be;
people from all cultural backgrounds coming in themed boats depicting
the culture and stations in life to join the river festival in honor
of St. Anne, the giver of the fish banak. There is exciting exchange
of gifts called "Pasubo", people in the pagoda and the revelers
at the riverbanks toss or throw to each other gifts of fruits and food
items like boiled eggs, balut, itlog na maalat, and various kinds of
native delicacies. Be alert or be surprised with an apple crashing to
your head.
"Pandangguhan"
Just as soon as the fluvial parade participants touch ground,the dancing
procession of the image of St. Anne automatically starts, sending one
and all to the sway of music or to catch more pasubo gifts from happy
homeowners along the major streets of the parish. Devotees in native
costumes dance to the music of the pandanggo or the wasiwas depicting
how women light the riverbanks to guide their fishermen home. The general
public is free to join the fun with or without the candles or lamps.
Town Fiestas
Piyesta ng Bayan, Sta. Ana, Bambang, Tuktukan, Wawa (every Sunday before Ash Wednesday - features 9-day series of cultural events highlighted by the Grand Serenata - festival of classical symphony of music by the town's bands.
Feast of St. Ignatius, Ususan (July 31)
Feast of San Bartolome, Tuktukan (Aug. 24)
Feast of San Felipe de Apostol, Sta. Ana (May 4)
Feast of Nuestra Senora de Aransazu, Sta. Ana (May 3)
Feast of San Antonio de Padua, Calzada (June 13)
Feast of Sta. Cruz, Palingon (May)
Feast of St. John the Baptist, Ligid (June 24)
Feast of St. John, Ibayo (June 24)
Feast of Sagrada Familia, Bagumbayan (Last Sunday of December)
Feast of San Isidro Labrador, Napindan (May 15)
Feast of St. John de Sahagun, Bambang (June 12)
Feast of San Sebastian, Wawa (3rd Sunday of January)
Feast of Sto. Nino, Wawa (4th Sunday of January)
Feast of St. Michael, Hagonoy (1st Sunday of May)
Feast of Sto. Nino, Signal Village (Last Sunday of January)
Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, Lower Bicutan (1st Sunday of October)
Feast of St. Joseph, Upper Bicutan (2nd Sunday of March)
Feast of Our Lady of the Poor, Western Bicutan (2nd Sunday of January)
Feast of San Isidro Labrador, North Daang Hari (2nd Sunday of March)
Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes (February 15-16)
