Photo credit: Lani Cayetano

Taguig City — Taguig is making a bold statement on the global stage with the launch of the BGC Portal, now recognized as Asia’s first portal and the sixth of its kind worldwide.

Unveiled in Bonifacio Global City, the installation serves as a real-time digital window connecting Taguig to cities across Europe and the United States. Through the portal, people from different parts of the world can see, interact, and share moments with one another—any time of the day.

“It's a real-time window that links Taguig to cities across Europe and the United States, allowing people to interact and share moments with one another, 24/7.”

City officials described the project as more than just a technological showcase, emphasizing its deeper message of human connection. The portal highlights how innovation and thoughtfully designed public spaces can bring communities closer together, even across continents.

“This is a powerful reminder that distance doesn’t have to divide us.”

The initiative reflects Taguig’s vision of becoming a city that is globally engaged while remaining inclusive and people-centered. Leaders said the project underscores the city’s openness to creativity, curiosity, and shared experiences—values they believe are essential in a rapidly changing world.

“This shows that our city is not only connected digitally, but connected in spirit to the global community.”

The city also extended its gratitude to the Portals Organization and its partners for making the project possible, calling the BGC Portal a symbol of Taguig’s growing role in global conversations.

As pedestrians stop to wave, smile, and interact with people thousands of kilometers away, the BGC Portal is quickly becoming a living reminder that cities can bridge distances—not just with technology, but with connection and heart.