TAO-Pilipinas, Inc. – "It is time for us to go to the people rather than ask the people, especially the poor, to come to us."

TAO-Pilipinas, Inc.

"It is time for us to go to the people rather than ask the people, especially the poor, to come to us."

About Us TAO (Technical Assistance Organization) Pilipinas, Inc. is a women-led, non-stock, non-profit, non-government association that assists urban and rural poor communities in the physical planning, development, and management of their communities.... Read more

Project ReCharge This project funded by Sikat Solar Foundation was implemented in Masagana area with the purpose of providing solar-powered clean water and lighting systems for the Masagana community. To know more... Read more

TAO E-books TAO-Pilipinas has added another e-book to its growing collection of e-book publications. The latest is the collection of all our issues of TAO Shelter Magazine from 2006 - 2012. We... Read more

Our Services

People's Planning & Shelter Assistance

TAO-Pilipinas takes the participatory approach to community development planning, using methodologies and tools that strongly engage the community in the planning process. Read More

Professional/ Consultancy Services

Our interdisciplinary team at TAO-Pilipinas delivers professional and consultancy services in the fields of architecture, engineering and environmental planning. Read More

Capability Building/ Training

TAO-Pilipinas implements capability-building programs that facilitate technical knowledge transfer and information sharing to guide communities in making informed decisions. Read More

Post Disaster Rehabilitation

Since 2006, TAO has partnered with humanitarian actors to deliver timely and effective shelter assistance in post-disaster situations. Read More

Research, Publications & Advocacy

TAO-Pilipinas undertakes research and develops publications to build awareness, guide community action, and share learning on sustainable human settlements development. Read More

Young Professionals Formation

TAO-Pilipinas provides venues for young architects, engineers and planners to engage in social housing and community development work. Read More

Latest News

#ICYMI: TAO Board of Trustees President awarded Manuel L Quezon Gawad Parangal Award
November 13, 2023 / No Comments / News Our very own Dr. Laura David, TAO Board of Trustees President has been awarded the Manuel L Quezon Gawad Parangal Award, the highest award given by the Quezon City government. This was given last October 2023. The award is given to QC citizens and institutions for their outstanding achievements, contribution to community, and exemplary service

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TAO Executive Director is part of 2023 Listees of Kindness & Leadership, 50 Leading Lights
November 13, 2023 / No Comments / News Our very own Executive Director, Ar. Arlene Christy D. Lusterio is part of the 2023 Listees of Kindness & Leadership, 50 Leading Lights. This campaign seeks to shine a great big spotlight on leaders who are impacting others through #kindness. This unique initiative sponsored by @Asia Square, showcases 50 amazing individuals from different industries across

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Call for Ecobricks Donation
August 10, 2023 / No Comments / Call for Donations,News We are in need of ecobricks that our partner organization, SAVED-Rizal, will be needing for their evacuation center project. TAO-Pilipinas together with PHILSSA is teaming up to build an evacuation center for SAVED-Rizal but due to budgetary constraints we need to be innovative in the building materials that we will be using to save on

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