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TAGUIG CITY (SDN) — Known as “TLC” (Transformative, Loving and Caring) City, this Metro Manila urban enclave’s chief executive has made life easier for job seekers as they hunt for employment.
This happy news broke out after Mayor Maria Laarni “Lani” L. Cayetano approves the city Sangguniang Panlungsod’s Ordinance No. 109 local legislators passed on December 18, 2023.
The ordinance signed by Cayetano removes private employers’ requirements on job applicants in Taguig to secure a Mayor’s Permit or Clearance. That lightens the task of both employers and those seeking employment in the city.
The mayor emphasized the importance of the Ordinance vis-a-vis abiding by the Constitution and protection of workers.
“Our commitment is anchored in the constitutional mandate to provide full protection to labor and to promote full employment and equality of employment opportunities for all. We strive to simplify processes, making them more accessible for individuals contributing to Taguig’s vibrant workforce,” Cayetano pointed out.
In a press statement from the Taguig Public Information Office (PIO), it was pointed out that the new “Ordinance modifies a provision in the Taguig Tax Revenue Code by adding the exempted individuals to ease the burden on them as they work.”
As a result, the Ordinance has come as savior for jobseekers, freeing them in terms of time and additional expenses.
“The amendment aligns with Taguig’s policy to encourage residents to actively seek employment and engage in their profession, in line with Section 16 of the Local Government Code of 1991, which emphasizes fair and just practices under the general welfare clause,” the PIO statement read.
Meanwhile, the Taguig local government has designated the city’s Firecracker Zones aimed at a safe celebration of the New Year 2024.
Here are the Firecracker Zones in an announcement by the PIO:
Pursuant to Ordinance No. 87, Series of 2018, the City Government of Taguig, together with the Philippine National Police (PNP, Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), and Barangay Officials, has designated the following firecracker zones in different barangays to ensure a safe New Year celebration:
DISTRICT 1
• Palingon – At the back of Barangay Hall, Pk. 1 F. Dingguin Bayan Open Court and Purok 2 Bantayan
• Bambang – Open Basketball Court in Kentucky St.
-Mahogany Place 2 Block 3 Lot 2 & 4 San Dimas Street
• Wawa – Barangay Road and along Guerrero St.
• San Miguel – Victoria Compound Basketball Court in St. Michael and Open Basketball Court near Barangay Hall
• Lower Bicutan – Lakeshore Hall Parking Area
• Bagumbayan – Open Area in front of CP Sta. Teresa Elementary School or Open Area at the back of Barangay Hall
• Hagonoy – Hagonoy Sports Complex Parking Area (Quadrangle)
• Napindan – Samama (Dulo) Open Area in Purok 5 extension Tabing Ilog, and Purok 5 (in front of Jelly Port)
• Tuktukan – JP Rizal St.
• Ligid-Tipas – No Firecracker Zone
• New Lower Bicutan – No Firecracker Zone
• Sta. Ana – No Firecracker Zone
• Ususan – No Firecracker Zone
• Ibayo-Tipas – No Firecracker Zone
• Calzada – No Firecracker Zone
DISTRICT 2
• South Daang Hari – Lakefront
• Central Bicutan – Osano Park
• Upper Bicutan – Osano Park
• Fort Bonifacio – 5th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City (ORGANIZED EVENT only; no use of firecrackers by individuals is allowed)
• Katuparan – Open space of Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), 7th Street
• Central Signal – Zone 8 cor. Ballecer St. in front of Em’s Elementary School
– Zone 9 cor. Ballecer St. in front of Signal Village National High School
• North Daang Hari – No Firecracker Zone
• North Signal – No Firecracker Zone
• Pinagsama – No Firecracker Zone
• South Signal – No Firecracker Zone
• Tanyag – No Firecracker Zone
• Western Bicutan – No Firecracker Zone
• Maharlika – No Firecracker Zone
Section 2 of the Ordinance states that it shall be unlawful for any person to distribute, discharge, explode, or cause to discharge or to explode any firecrackers, pyrotechnic device, or any such other similar device outside the designated Firecracker Zones.
In case of emergency, the city government urged residents to call the following hotlines:
Command Center
(02) 8789-3200
Taguig Rescue
0919-070-3112
Taguig PNP
(02) 8642-3582
0998-598-7932
Taguig BFP
(02) 8837-0740
(02) 8837-4496
0906-211-0919
Have a safe and enjoyable New Year celebration. (/)