The Taguig-Pateros District Hospital (TPDH) celebrated its 20th founding anniversary with the launch of the Ngiti at Kalingang TPDH Program: Ngiti sa Serbisyo, Kalinga sa Bawat Isa, an initiative designed to strengthen compassionate, patient-centered service among the hospital’s clinical and non-clinical personnel. Held on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at the Taguig City University Auditorium, the celebration brought together TPDH employees to commemorate two decades of service and reaffirm their commitment to providing accessible and quality healthcare to the community.
20 Years of Service and Dedication
The anniversary celebration served as an opportunity to recognize the people behind TPDH’s two decades of healthcare service. Mayor Lani Cayetano highlighted the dedication of hospital employees and the important role they play in caring for the community. She emphasized that TPDH’s 20-year journey represents not only the growth of the institution but also the countless lives touched by its healthcare workers. The milestone also encouraged the hospital family to continue building on its accomplishments and strengthening its legacy in the years ahead.
Putting Compassion at the Heart of Healthcare
At the center of the celebration was the launch of the Ngiti at Kalingang TPDH Program, which focuses on improving how hospital employees approach, communicate with, and respond to patients and their families. The program promotes welcoming, respectful, empathetic, and responsive care, reinforcing the idea that quality healthcare goes beyond medical treatment—it also includes how patients are treated and supported throughout their experience.
Honoring Long-Serving Employees
As part of the anniversary activities, TPDH recognized 117 employees who have served the hospital for at least 15 years through the Loyalty Awards. The recognition honored employees whose years of dedication have contributed to the hospital’s development and continued service to the Taguig community.
