Taguig opens lakefront park for residents

MANILA, Philippines - The Taguig City government on Tuesday opened a public park fronting the shores of the Laguna Lake along the C-6 Road in Barangay Lower Bicutan.

Called the Taguig Lakefront Community (TLC), the park offers facilities for various community activities including a kiddie train ride, a bike path and a bazaar.

Taguig Mayor Lani Cayetano said the 1-hectare park also houses a Koi pond, a basketball court and an activity area.

"We also invited local entrepreneurs to hold a bazaar beside the park and showcase their products and delicacies for the people to enjoy," Cayetano said.

“Designed with austerity in mind, the TLC Park is for everyone to experience and to enjoy with minimal costs as entry is free of charge,” she added.

Cayetano said the park is a gift to her constituents. She noted that this project was in fulfillment of the dream of her late father-in-law, Sen. Rene Cayetano, who always believed in equality among the riches and the poor.

“Sen. Rene Cayetano has always said whatever rich people enjoy should be enjoyed by the poor as well,” she said.

“So, this family-oriented park is a gift for all our constituents, rich and poor, where they can have fun for free. This park is a glimpse of what we have in store for the lakefront development where people may enjoy jogging, biking and other activities," she added.

For this Christmas, the TLC Park is adorned with colorful and festive Christmas decorations, including a 30-foot tall Christmas tree.

The TLC Park is open year-round to the public from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.