Top Cities in the Philippines

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The Top Ten

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Makati City
Makati is the heart of metro manila it can be the new york of the philippines because it acts like a cosmopolitian city of the philippines unlike bangkok, makati it self is clean. And the best part is it is VERY wild in the night, before you sleep in makati look out your window!
Makati City is world-class in that it has a high concentration of talented, ambitious people coming from all over the world (as expatriates, knowledge workers, etc. ) Makati is the home to a large number of foreign embassies, and offices of multinational / global organizations. Makati also provides an unlimited range of cultural venues.
Proud to be a Makati citizen, a lot of benefits for the kids and old people. One of highest in terms of GDP per capita and one of the richest.
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2Metro Cebu
Queen City of the South has progressive economy and rich in people, culture, traditions, foods and histories! Someday it will be like "Land of the Rising Sun! " because of its rapid growth of economy and good governance! A small paradise that Jesus has given to us!
No one can ever beat this city because of its rapid development. I THINK this is the best city in this country, instead of its progress, it is the no. 1 tourist destination of the Philippines
I voted Cebu because it has a lot to offer, the most pickets crowd in the Philippines if you want to start any event or shows do it first in Cebu once mag " CLICK " it will be ok to the rest of the country. Cebu has a lot to offer international hotel brands are present in Cebu, big mall operators in Manila are also operating in Cebu by the coming years Cebu will be the Shopping Mecca is Southeast Asia the rivals of giant malls went underway. SRP will soon be the land mark address so to speak where the SM Seaside City is located the FLI projects are on going. Soon Cebu will have its BRT to ease traffic in the metropolis and to address the rapid developments. Cebu is blessed for having its rich culture, fun loving people, low crime rates etc. I happen to talk to a lot of people who visited for the very first time in Cebu all said they feel in love with Cebu City. It has a different Charisma, Cebus beauty radiates that they don't want to leave or keeping coming back. Last Sinulog "WoW" a lot of people enjoyed much in Cebu videos and picture would tell search nyo lang sa internet ito LIFEDANCE 2013, SINULOG Invasion and a lot more. Despite of its rapid development in real estates, businesses etc. Still Cebu has a problem that we all people living in Cebu could help the pollution and the street child but Cebu City would be a great city to live and to be proud of if we do our
Share to make our dreams possible. Pasensya na mo sa akong english and grammar ha I'm only a High School grad... Hehehe! Cheers!
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3Davao City
Davao has a low crime rate about less than 1~~. Current revenue statistics show Davao City to be the fifth-richest city in the Philippines in terms of local income and IRA - the only city outside greater Manila in the top five. The city government also maintains a 24-hour emergency response system patterned after the 9-1-1 system used in the United States. A curfew on minors is also observed in the city. All business establishments, in particular bars and discos, are mandated by a city ordinance to refrain from selling alcoholic drinks beyond 2:00 am. Also, motorcycle drivers with no helmets and motorists with defective lights are not allowed to enter or drive in the city. Regular checkpoints in key parts of Davao City and at the city boundaries are conducted 24 hours to ensure the strict implementation of traffic rules.
The use of fireworks and other similar pyrotechnics, as well as smoking, is strictly prohibited in most of the city. Even outdoors, if you are under a roof of any kind, you are prohibited from smoking. Violators are made to pay hefty fines, perform community service, serve jail time, or a combination of the three. Littering is also prohibited.
Davao is not as developed as Cebu or Manila. It doesn't have as many tall buildings nor as grandiose highway systems. But what makes Davao the best city is its collection of world-class social services and its offering of modern cosmopolitan living to all. For one, Davao TAP water is considered only second best to Switzerland's. Its 911 rescue system, the 3rd of such in the world, is free. Its traffic signalization program uses the same technology as the one in Los Angeles. Its environment is well taken care of, and a number of garden and forest resorts are must-see tourist attractions. Its people are peace-loving people, raking for the city the lowest recorded crime rates in the country. Its people are also law-abiding, making the city smoke-free for 10 years. Its culture traces back to the original tribes of the land and continues to thrive in modern times as showcased in extravagant festivities as the Kadayawan. It's also a stone throw away to Samal's pristine white sand beaches affording an easy escape to a bustling city life. Its list of adrenaline-pumping adventures are also endless, topped only by trekking the peak of Mt. Apo, the highest mountain in the Philippines. There's more to Davao than buildings and highways, and that's what makes this city the best.
No doubt the best city in the philippines and still a young city with a lot of potential of becoming an economic power in the country. If not for mindanao issues this city should have been more progressive.
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4Iloilo City
City of Love... Home of the sweetest Filipinos!... I can walk through its streets and wave my phone as no one would try to steal it... Talking with the Ilonggos is the sweetest thing. Most ilonggos are educated and rich! Now that it has an international airport, there's no stopping in growth and development!
The QUEEN CITY OF THE SOUTH, Premiere City of the Philippines and one of the most liveable and business friendly cities of the country today. Internationally known Cuisine, World Famous Landmarks and Festivals and now dubbed as city of firsts and pioneer city of the Philippines, this city will never run out of surprises. I Love ILOILO because I am an ILONGGO!
"City of Many Firsts".. "City of love".. The sweetest people on earth are the Ilonggos!
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5Quezon City

Quezon City is the largest and richest city is NCR. It consists the greatest opportunities. I live here since 1982 and will probably to the rest of my life. No matter I used to traveling to anywhere in the Ph or to the rest of the world, Quezon City is always on top of my heart.

Because of the king of spain.

Many high beautiful buildings are all in the Quezon City

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6Puerto Princesa City
A city in the paradise... Were underground river belong, and also one of the 7 wonders nature in the world... A cleanest and greenest city!

Please vote!.. Thanks... One of their famous tourist place is th PUERTO PRINCESA UNDERGROUND RIVER... Yeah!
Puerto princesa dahil isa ito sa pinaka maraming dumadayong turista taontaon!
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7Taguig City
The Philippines Premier City 2020

A global city (also called world city or sometimes alpha city or world center) is a city generally considered to be an important node in the global economic system.

No wonder, in every country, there can only be one called GLOBAL CITY and that is in the City of Taguig.
Taguig has made a great leap toward globalization... Hope that it would be the next Makati city andtop performing city
yes this is the new global city
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8Tagaytay City

9Paranaque City
In 1572, Parañaque was said to be bounded by Ermita on the north
and Cavite on the south. When the Spaniards came, Parañaque was already subdivided. It was so large that communication with the government was so hard. Their means of communication was so
crude. People from other places settle here. Somehow they put up their own government based on kinship and proclaimed their independence.
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And Cavite on the south. When the Spaniards came, Parañaque was already subdivided. It was so large that communication with the government was so hard. Their means of communication was so
Crude. People from other places settle here. Somehow they put up their own government based on kinship and proclaimed their independence.
The BEST PLACE TO LIVE in the PHILIPPINES.
Having an urban living the same time less pollution, less traffic jam and a clean and Green City.
One of the fastest growing city in this part of the country.
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10Las Piñas City
No Bamboo organ in the world except in Las Pinas and awarded cleanest city of the Philippines
Las Pinas Because it has the historical and beautiful Bamboo Organ

The Contenders

11Cagayan de Oro City
Home to the FIRSTS, TALLEST and BIGGEST!

first mall in mindanao:
>LIMKETKAI MALL

first starbucks in mindanao

biggest central business district in mindanao:
>LIMKETKAI CENTER

biggest rustan's fresh supermarket in the Philippines:
>rustan's centrio

tallest building in mindanao:
>limketkai hotel tower 1=19F
>limketkai hotel tower 2=33-36F

first underpass in mindanao:
>limketkai-rosario underpass

most expansionary mall in mindanao:
>limketkai mall

first 5 star hotel in mindanao:
>riviera hotel

first business park in mindanao:
>pueblo de oro business park

first Mazda showroom in mindanao

first Chevrolet showroom in mindanao

first BMW showroom in mindanao

first city in mindanao to establish independence to Spaniards.

first city to build an all-glass high rise building

home to two biggest homegrown companies in mindanao:
>LIMKETKAI and SONS INC. (owner of limketkai cbd, mall, hotel, marca leon cooking oil)
>ZEALEP GROUP OF COMPANIES (owner of paseo del rio, liceo de cagayan university, bohemian travels and tours etc. )

home to largest malls/ supermarkets in the region:
>GAISANO CITY MALL
>LIMKETKAI MALL (homegrown)
>PASEO MALL (homegrown, under construction)
>CENTRIO MALL (under construction)
>SM MALL (uptown. Soon to be on downtown with bpo office, hotel, etc)
>ORORAMA CHAIN OF STORES (homegrown. Just like puregold but not a hypermarket)
>PUREGOLD
>S and R (soon)
>ROBINSON's MALL (soon)
>ROBINSON's SUPERMARKET

other big ticket investments in CDO:
>PASEO MALL
>ZCX CONVENTION CENTER
>RIVIERA HOTEL=18F
>CENTRIO TOWER=23F
>CAMELLA CONDO TWIN TOWER=25F
>GATEWAY TOWER (LIMKETKAI HOTEL 1 AND 2)
>TUNE HOTEL
>SOGO HOTEL
>SM DOWNTOWN
>CROWN REGENCY HOTELS AND RESIDENCES (PLANNED)
>PASEO RESIDENCES (PLANNED)
>CAMELLA VILLAGE CENTER (COMMUNITY MALL)
>ST. LUKES MEDICAL HOSPITAL (PLANNED)
>THEMED-PARK (SIMILAR TO DISNEYLAND. PLANNED)

... And many many more!

we are just so proud of our city today!
Dubbed locally as the "City of Golden Friendship" (Dakbayan sa Bulawanong Panaghigala-ay in Cebuano, as the phrase appears on the city's seal) for the camaraderie and hospitality that are inherent and traditional traits of its people.
Cagayan de Oro is considered as a melting pot in Mindanao. A growing metropolis to be classified as a first-class city. Cagayan de Oro serves as the regional center being the most populous highly-urbanized city in Northern Mindanao (Region noted for its accessibility, business growth and tourism attractions.
Cagayan de Oro is the "Melting Pot of Mindanao" because of its accessibility, business growth, attractions and most of its entire warm and hospitable people. It is also a business hub of Northern Mindanao region, considered as one of the most progressive and competitive cities in the country.
It was recorded to have reached the annual income of 1.345 billion pesos as of the fiscal year 2006. The city's economy is largely based on industry, commerce, trade, services and tourism. These are the major financial sources of the city and it has been sufficient for the city's economic growth development.
This city is in boom, in bloom and in blossom... Why? Because it has progressed tremendously as manifested through the building of infrastructures such 3 flyovers, 3 SM Savemores, Laguindingan International Airport, construction of skyscrapers ( Limketkai Hotel, Avida Tower and Paseo del Rio Residences). Unfortunately, the city was under attacked by the recent horrible typhoon Sendong which caused the city to suffer a sudden economic lag. But, in just a matter of one month, the city was able to regain its economic stability.
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12Tacloban City
The landscape is amazing... History was birth in this place... General Douglas McArthur landed and stayed in this city.
Tacloban is one of the most scenic and picturesque cities in the Philippines. It is a charming, peaceful, and idyllic town, with all the conveniences and amenities of a modern city. There are a lot of good hotels, resorts, malls, and restaurants. There are also several good schools and universities within the city (including U.P. ). This city is ideal for families, retirees, and tourists.
Currently elevated to a Highly Urbanized City (HUC), this buzzing little city is worth for a visit! With sumptuous food, a scenery to boast, you shall return!
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13Manila

14Metro Manila
Metro Manila is the Capital city but I like Davao City because it is livable and it is (Alcaldia).

15General Santos City
The best place to stay in the Philippines right now. It's Summer all throughout the year - no typhoons. The City is the thriving Gateway to Soccsksargen and the economic hub of South Central Mindanao. Standard of living is still minimal since food here is cheap - from veggies, to fruit, to poultry, pork, beef and fish! There's no pollution, no smog, no traffic. Crime rate is very low and the Police Office has been awarded in 2011 as the BEST IN THE PHILIPPINES. The Mayor, Darlene Antonino-Custodio is a no-nonsense hard worker who sees to it that there is no Graft and Corruption in her administration. Right now, GenSan enjoys a construction boom with the SM City GenSan at the lead of structures undergoing development here. There are about 5 big hotels which are soon to open in the next 12 months or so. Its people are industrious and competitive just like its famous resident, World Boxing Champ Manny Pacquiao. From being called the Tuna Capital of the Phils since it houses six of the country's 8 tuna canneries, it is now called THE HOME OF THE CHAMPIONS!
Talagang MAGANDANG GENSAN!
I'm from Quezon City but I have been living and working here in GenSan for a decade now, my son was born here. It is a rapidly progressing city in terms of economic activities and booming population, people from all over the country are attracted by its unique combination of urban life amenities with a rural flavor, exotic multi-cultural mix, it's adventurous history as a settlement and the visionary legacy of its founder and namesake Gen. Santos as seen in its well-planned zones, wide avenues and broad boulevards is testament to its potential as the future gateway of the south as the Philippines southernmost tip city.
General Santos is just a small city but with great talents. Gensan is very livable with great things to offer. It has wide roads and less traffic. Great resorts and hotels. Healthy cuisines and local delicacies are diverse! Plus, the cost of living here is very cheap! Truly magnificent!
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16Lipa City
Dubbed as the "little Rome" of the Philippines.

Lipa City is CALABARZON's 5th richest city with an income of over P850M. While the city experiences dramatic economic development, it still retains its agricultural heritage.

The city also serves as the religious center of the country as numerous churches, monasteries, convents and seminaries are located within the city.

The city also boasts modern educational and medical facilities accommodating not only the Lipeños but also the whole Southern Tagalog region.

The city was also recognized as an ICT hub twice.
Lipa City is a very expensive city for me it is the richest city of the southern tagalog because in LIPA CITY we always believe that TOGETHER and BY FAITH NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE. We have expensive universities here, many banks and of course malls that will surely brings you to Manila and on the other side here in LIPA CITY, the environment and politics were both CLEAN <3 VIVA LIPENO ALAEH BATANGAS!
The coolest in calabarzon, and the third highest in the philippines in terms of elevation, hence the third coolest place in the country
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17Bacolod City
Bacolod is my humble home where you can find the Best Inasal in the World. The charming and sweet smiles of the people never fails to amaze any tourist and locals alike.

Bacolod City is a small city bustling with Bigtime Opportunities. The Economic Hub of Western Visayas, is home to the Country's Top Corporations. A mere provincial capital that can rival even it's Regional Capital in terms of Economic Growth.

Bacolod is a Cosmopolitan City and a Melting Pot of Cultures. Known to many as the Football Capital of the Philippines, Bacolod City boasts of Internationally Accredited Sporting Venues like the Pana-ad Football Stadium. Bacolod City hosted several International Friendlies already and is wowing crowd every time.

Voted as the #1 Best Place to Live in the Philippines by MoneySense Magazine, Bacolod City lives up to it's name as the Most Promising City of the Philippines. Even Tourism Advocate Carlos Celdran said that Bacolod City is the Philippines Best Kept Tourism Secret!

Bacolod City is Very Peaceful and Tourist Friendly one can even walk alone in the Street in the wee hours and will never worry about his safety.

Home to some of the country's best cuisines, Bacolod City is indeed a foodies haven. Ask the Top Chefs in Metro Manila and you'll be surprised that Bacolod Cuisine became their standards.

Bacolod is a humble and a simple city. But you can find LIFE's BEST SURPRISES HERE! Experience Bacolod Hospitality and you will never want to leave!

It's definitely MORE FUN IN BACOLOD CITY!
The City Of Smiles! The Cleanest and Greenest Highly-Urbanized City of the Philippines Hall of Famer! Most Business Friendly City of the Philippines! Football City!... Home of the MASSKARA FESTIVAL and SUGAR BOWL OF THE PHILIPPINES!

Those are just some of the awards and titles this city has received for its 73 years of existence as a chartered city.

A model in public governance, public-private partnership and a hotbed of organic agriculture, eco-tourism and environmental revolution

A city tested by hard times like disasters, economic crisis and insurgency, but never fails to show everyone that hope still shines and resiliency prevails
The famed city on a hill or a "bakulod" started its beginnings as a small riverside community in the 1770's and later became a city of more than 500,000 people in 2010. Its now every Filipino's favorite vacation destination, convention destination, gastronomic adventure or business opportunity.

Well designed streets and city blocks and well-zoned areas of development, efficient traffic management and outstanding peace and order system.

Home of famous film makers, directors, performers and beauty titlists.

its the city that's famous for having the latest car models driven by rich hacienderos. Its the city that has the most number of registered motor vehicles in Western Visayas
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18Pasig City
This city is similar to Makati, peaceful and beautiful. If I have a chance to pick where to live id still pick Pasig City.
Pasig is wonderful, the ortigas center which is the second most important business district lies here. Right!
Hey! Don't forgot Pasig, the third richest city in the Philippines..

19Legazpi City
The features of legazpi city are:
1. Mayon Volcano
2. Ligñon Hill Nature Park
3. Albay Park and Wildlife
4. Potpot Cave
5. LANDCO Business Park(Pacific Mall, Metro, etc)
6. LCC Mall
7. Embarcadero de Legazpi(Puregold, Duty Free etc. )
8. Legazpi Boulevard (one of the longest boulevard outside manila)
9. Peñaranda Park(Liberty Bell etc)
10. Ibalong Festival
11. Mayon Lava Front
12. Busay Falls (Malanka)
13. Hotels(Oriental, Venezia, St. Ellis, Casablanca Hotel)
14. Misibis Bay (Cagraray)
15. Legazpi City Convention Center, Ibalong Centrum and Albay Astrodome
16. Legazpi Water Sports Complex (soon)
17. IT Park(Sutherland)
19.A. bichara Silverscreens Commercial Center
20. Legazpi Grand Central Terminal, Legazpi Seaport Terminal
21. Sleeping Lion Hill
22. Kalayaan Park(Imelda Park)
23. City Dormitory
24. Camella, Suncore, Le Grand, Rennaissance, Highlands Legazpi
25. Headless Monument, Battle of Legazpi Monument, Gen. Paua Monument, Ibalong Monument, Miguel Lopez de Legazpi Monument
26. Regional Center
27. Bicol University, Aquinas University, Divine Word College
29. Rizal Plaza, St. Agnes Academy
30. Bicol International Airport
31. Legazpi Domestic Airport
32. Albay Cathedral, St. Raphael Church, Iglesia Ni Cristo Church, Legazpi Mosque
33. Philippine National Railway, Legazpi City Seaport
34. Camp Simeon Ola
35. BRTT Hospital, Aquinas University Hospital, Estevez Hospital, Albay Doctors Hospital, City Health
36. Magayon Festival, Karangahan Festival(Green Christmas)
37. Hepa Street (Street Foods)
38. No Smoking City and Plastic Free City
39. Bicol Express and Pinangat
40. Chick In Bar, Green Leaf etc.

It's more fun in legazpi city :)
Ecognized as one of the fastest-growing and most competitive cities in the Philippines, Legazpi is also an economic, educational, transportation and service center of the region. The city is nicknamed the ‘Gateway to the Bicol Region’ because of its accessibility and complete land, air, rail, and sea transportation facilities. Legazpi is renowned worldwide for its beautiful natural scenery dominated by Mount Mayon. Taking advantage of its natural wonders, Legazpi has positioned itself as an adventure destination and fitness city.
3 Things in Legazpi City

1) great people as great as the majestic Mayon
2) astonishing food that would definitely suit every living human being's tastes
3) it is pretty friendly... From the locals up to the father of its province... The Governor of Albay... Surely you'll find peace here..

LEGAZPI CITY!
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20Vigan City
It is a World Heritage Site in that it is one of the few Hispanic towns left in the Philippines, and is well known for its cobblestone streets, and a unique architecture that fuses Philippine and Oriental building designs and construction, with colonial European architecture.
Love the city, went to a private all boys high school back then on the late 50's. A US citizen come home (Sta. Catalina) every now & then & I am proud of the city as it progress. I applaud the city officials for keeping the city a nice place to live & visit.
It is one of the cleanest and greenest city in the Philippines and truly a child friendly city. No wonder this beautiful city is bowed by the tourists not only with its remarkable structures but also because of it's good people too.
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21Marikina City
Discipline. Good Taste. Excellence.
That is the City of Marikina
Rich people and well disciplined community
Disciplined people. Clean and safe environment. Organized livelihood.
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22Batangas City
This is true. Even landed as finalist to the worlds mist liveable cities. The strong leadership and commitment to do right by their mayor put batangas city in the list and no question for being the philippines Green City
One of the best LGU's 2011 in the country
a very safe place
many attractive places like beaches, mountains, and also the people are very attractive
so Eto Batangenio Disiplinado!
Industrialized and Very Competitive City. Disciplined citizens. The Philippines' Green City,

23Lapu-Lapu City

Cebu City is the queen city of the south, but Lapu-lapu city is city of hero, because Lapu-lapu is the first hero in philippines who came from this island

It is the only island city in the philippines and so populous and great


24Zamboanga City
ZAMBOANGA CITY is a highly urbanized city only in the region.
If you want to experience Latin in your life, come to Zamboanga and learn our very own dialect 'chavacano' 60% Latin words and 40% native words. The city has many infrastructures and buildings that are designed as Latin. Experience the only PINK BEACH in the country, the Sta Cruz. Island. See the modern musically gyrating fountain. Visit Paseo del Mar, R. T Lim Boulevard, Plaza del Pilar, Metropolitan Cathedral, Pasonanca Park, AND MANY MORE. Zamboanga has 3 universities, Ateneo de Zamboanga University, Universidad de Zamboanga and Western Mindanao State University. The city is also the Sardines Capitalof the Philippines. It has an International Airport and this city is very unique than any other. ADELANTE ZAMBOANGA!
One of the highly urbanized cities in Mindanao, the City of Flowers is the third largest city in terms of land area as well as being the sixth most populous city in the Philippines. Known for its unique creole Spanish known as Chavacano and its Hispanic influence, leading the city be named as Asia's Latin City. Despite being a City since 1936, the locals called the city center "pueblo" because of its significance during the American colonial period. The city has its many firsts- the first Catholic diocese in Mindanao, and in the pre-WWII period the center of all Mindanao. The city will soon rise from being lagging behind the the cities in Mindanao towards being one of the most prosperous cities in Mindanao.
Is you want to experience SPAIN IN ASIA, then this is the place to go. It's nicknamed as "Asia's Latin City" because of Chavacano, a spanish-derive dialect widely spoken in this City. It comprises 70% Spanish words and 30% local dialects. Spanish Architecture can be seen all over the city. It makes you feel as if your in another country. Viva Zamboanga!
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25San Fernando City, La Union

San Fernando City is the Provincial Capital of La Union and the Regional Center of the Ilocos Region. It is a fast-growing metropolis in the North with an active Trade and Commerce activities.


26Butuan City
The new investment haven in the Philippines. Located at the Northeastern part of Mindanao, Butuan has many qualities to boost of. It may not be the usual tourist destination, but it is rich with untapped resources. Butuan should be on the top of the mind of any investor owing to its vast track of land conducive to any investment. With the advent of public-private partnership, it is the first city of Japan that was visited first by acedemicians from Toyo University of Japan for P exploration. With the confidence put in by the Japanese investors, surely other investors from other countries would follow suit. Literally and figuratively, one can find a true gold in Butuan City.
Robinson Place is building a mall now. SM just purchased a property for a mall too. Vista Land and Filinvest are building middle enclaves. There is an ongoing of a Golf / residential estates on the uptown part of the city. And recently Avida land of Ayala has expressed interest in the city.

Everybody is bullish about Butuan.
Things are moving up in Butuan City. Highways leading to the City (East and West) are now 4 lanes, city roads are getting concreted, rehabilitated, and drainage systems are worked on. Being a pilot project of various Japan-funded Ps expect Butuan City to be among the premiere cities in the Philippines.
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27Naga City
Try to visit naga. A place where you can find a happy and peaceful living
The 3rd Philippine city granted the title of 'Royal' (after Manila and Cebu) by King Philip II and the Ecclesiastical seat of the Bishop of the entire Bicol region and almost half of Southern Luzon for 3 centuries, Naga, or formerly known as Nueva Caceres, is the Queen City of Bicol, and is comparable to the north's Vigan and the south's Cebu, Iloilo, and Zamboanga. The title of 'Queen City' is used in the context of the historical significance of Naga in the Bicol region.

Moreover, due to the simple fact that the seat of the Queen of Bicolandia (Her Celestial Majesty, Our Lady of Penafrancia) is in Naga, we believe that the city is more than deserving to be called as the Queen City of Bicol.
Naga is a city with many historical sites to visit, a pilgrim city because of devotion to our Lady of Penafrancia, a city with an array of dinning places until midnight and a vibrant city with smiling faces.
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28Baguio City
Baguio City is a multicultural city because It has been a settlement for Americans, Japanese, Chinese and even the Natives of Cordillera. Baguio City is also a great city because it has the CRUISE-SHIP shaped MALL (SM Baguio), the Panagbenga (Flowerfestival; in which we make floats out of natural flowers), One of the Texas Instruments Factories, the Only Philippine Military Academy and We can also make our city look like New York because we have the ABANAO SQUARE, MALCOLM SQUARE, and very own Business street: Session Road.
A lot of improvement needed to be done though, If my city can be as strict as Davao City, as hospitable just like Iloilo City, As clean as Palawan City and as cold as Bukidnon then no wonder it will be number 1. I don't find it necessary to build tall buildings or have some structure built everywhere. Though my heart still belongs to Baguio City. I stayed in Makati City for 2 years and I loved it, Marikina City for almost a year and I feel safe. Go Baguio!
The first city in the cordillera region since 1909.

29Caloocan

30Trece Martirez City

31Maasin City
4th class city in the country, don't tell me maasin is the best compare to san juan city in metro mla. Hehe

32San Pablo City

CITY OF SEVEN LAKES AND ITS ONE OF THE OLDEST CITIES IN THE PHILIPPINES. IT'S ALSO A CITY WITH LOTS OF OPPORTUNITIES.


33San Juan City

34Santiago City
VIBRANT CITY OF SANTIAGO

-RICHEST CITY IN ISABELA
(LGI, IRA AND TOTAL INCOME)
-ONE OF THE FASTEST GROWING CITY IN NORTH LUZON
-INVESTMENT HUB OF THE NORTH
-COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL CENTER OF CAGAYAN VALLEY :)
It's true.. My hometown.. But progressive there is political motivated.. Establishment still ungrown.. Many jobless.. Hope this coming election change the game.. Go santiago city
One of the richest city in the Philippines. The queen City of the North as tagged by the DOT. A safe place to live in.
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35Muntinlupa
For the past long years, I can say that Muntinlupa is One of the highly urbanized city in Metro Manila. From Ayala Alabang, Madrigal Bussiness Park, Corprorate Avenue up to the exit of San Pedro Laguna. What we see in makati, Muntinlupa also have.

36Cabanatuan City
Largest city in Nueva Ecija, can almost compete to Naga City and Dagupan City. With two large malls in existence, an SM mall underway, numerous fast food chains, numerous bank branches and properly placed infrastructure - Cabanatuan deserves to be voted as a top livable city in our country
Cabanatuan City is a small city, but it is one of the progressive city in Region 3.
My new home in 2013. I love it, it has everything I want. Specially great people, malls and a long list of local waterparks.
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37City of San Fernando Pampanga

What about being the Christmas capital of the philippines? :)

"has the best mayor in the philippines and 4th in the world"


38Dumaguete City
I would like to say that aside from being "the center of learning in the south", the city is likewise considered as the melting pot for the literari and the professionals.
Dumaguete is the place to be, swear! Spent my 20yrs there and it was awesome
Dumaguete City is the best, so peaceful, so nice. You're contented to be here. So many malls, it's like a Little Manila.. Hahaha.. Dumaguete has many call center jobs here, There are so many Gasoline Station Put Up in the city. Hope You Could Visit.
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39Valencia City

I visited last week the well known Lake Apo and I proved to myself that it is not debatable that it is one of the best and cleanest lake in the Philippines and it was a great experience riding a boat in the lake watching the beauty of the surrounding. You should not forget also our trumendous view for the spectacular Musuan Peak.

This is a fast growing city in the heart of mindanao and it has a lot to offer to everyone. Whether it is in the field of tourism, people, food, facilities and climate. Even though it is not the capital city of it's own province it is more industrialized and commercialized. SO COME AND LIVE IN THE OF THE GOLDEN HARVEST, THE VALENCIA CITY!

LOVE THIS BEAUTIFUL AND PROGRESSIVE CITY HERE IN MINDANAO, HOPE THAT IT WILL BE ONE OF THE TOP CITY IN PHILIPPINES. GO GO VALENCIA CITY(THE CITY OF THE GOLDEN HARVEST)
HOPE THEN THAT THERE WILL BE ROBINSON'S AND SM

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40Lucena City
The only 1st highly urbanized city in CALABARZON region... And the capital city of the QUEZON province... Belongs to the 25 most competitive cities of the Philippines.. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 236,390 people in 45,902 households...
HUC on the inside, laid back and relaxing on the outside! No. 1 city for me...

41Angeles City

Angeles city the best city in world

-The best City in Pampanga.
-Ranked 1st city in Central Luzon.
-Ranked 6th Nationwide.


42Carcar City

I am from this place and definitely, one of the best cities out there. This city may not be as big as the others but we are rich in Cultural Heritage. We were even tagged as the Cebu Heritage Capital of Cebu South.


43Tuguegarao City
This city is progressive and one of the fastest growing economy in the philippines in terms of business and tourism. Because it is the regional center of cagayan valley region and because of sprawling university school and many high rise building. It become metropolis someday.
Though it is considered to be the hottest place in the Philippines, Tuguegarao City strives and continues to develop in terms of economy and education.
University belt of region 2. where you can find one of the most delicious noodles. Center of culture trade and commerce in region 2.. Friendly people.
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44Laoag City
Laoag is just a stone throw away from the capital city Manila. It offers wide range of tourist destination uniquely. There are lots of establishments in Laoag too, to name few: SM, Robinsons, Savemore, Puregold and somelikes. Its is called the sunshine city. Better know why. :)
Laoag city is still the best city ever, the cleanest compared to some of the cities in the philippines I went. Streets plans are well organized. Nothing compares, you better visit laoag city and see it for your self

45Antiplo City
It is more fun in antipolo the pilgrimage capital city of the Philippines. Try visit here to see our beautiful antipolo church "the national shrine of our lady of peace and good voyage" and many more such as:

1. Manila by night at sumulong highway
2. The beautiful city of antipolo surrounded by mountains from the top of lores
3. Watch sun rise from the top of lores
4. Watch sun set from ponderosa
5. Boso-boso church
6. Tak-tak falls
7. White cross
8. Black cross
9. Mystical cave
10. The "and tipulo festival" every pilgrimage season

You can also having fun here by visiting some first class resorts here in antipolo such as:

1. Loreland
2. Bosay
3. Boso-boso highlands
4. Cristina villas mountain resort
And many more.

Hope for your visit soon.
Antipolo is the only city in rizal na MAY malinis na kapaligiran at mabilis na pag ASENSO...
The pilgrimage capital and the most populous city in luzon outside metro manila
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46Tarlac City
The undiscovered travel destination of the north with its Museums, numerous restaurants, historical parks, site seeing at the Eco-Tourism Park and Mt. Pinatubo crater and soon, the huge Tarlac Recreational Park (venue of the 2010 Palarong Pambasa) which is being developed. The most accessible business center after NLEX and SCTEX, the gateway city of the northwestern provinces.
Tarlac city has a very nice history
It is a great city, very wonderful
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47Iligan City
Known as the City of Majestic Waterfalls, there are around 23 waterfalls in and around Iligan. Among them is the Maria Cristina Falls, home of Mindanao's primary hydroelectric power station, and Limunsudan Falls.

Iligan is also the Industrial Center of the South. It produces hydroelectric power for the Mindanao region through the National Power Corporation (NAPOCOR), the site of the Mindanao Regional Center (MRC) housing Agus IV, VI and VII hydroelectric plants. It also houses industries like steel, tinplate, cement and flourmills. The National Steel Corporation, one of the largest steel manufacturers in the Southeast Asian region, now Global Steelworks International Incorporated was re-opened in 2003 after heavy setbacks resulting to its closure in 1999. Iligan along with its neighboring city, Cagayan de Oro City, are the two major components for the Cagayan de Oro-Iligan Corridor, the fastest developing area in Northern Mindanao.
Iligan city is considered to be the best investment site in Northern Mindanao along with Cagayan de Oro City. In terms of Tourist attractions, the city has a lot of potentials that were not totally explored by the visitors. The peace and order situation are one of the best. Come and visit Iligan!
The Industrial City of the South... The home of the Majestic Maria Christina Falls... The City of Water Falls---Many different Beautiful Water Falls, each with their own character---Truly a nice place for everyone to visit!
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48Surigao City
The oldest town in Mindanao. One of the cleanliest city in the country of the year 2006 led by the mayor Casurra. A developing and progressive city which now led by a city mayor Nitoy Matugas!
Cloud 9 is located at Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte, the surfing capital of the country. Considered to be the 4rth best Surfing site in the world where hundreds of championships held.
People are very friendly. This quite city really catch my attention. I love the beaches. Surigao city is one of the leading supplier of nickel ore in the country.

49Tagbilaran City
Tagbilaran is everything you want your paradise to be. Just and it shall be handed unto you. You want sun, sand, sea, history, right smack in the middle of a city? All checked and available. You want safety, world-class hotels with service second to none and personnel speaking near perfect English? They're all in Tagbilaran You want a clean environment with none of the cacaphony of the city? Tagbilaran has pockets and pockets of those, but, if you want the nightlife, Tagbilaran has those delicious places too. You want or need more than you deserved? Then your go to place is Tagbilaran! Quality so fine and prices so low, it is almost a crime to take your vacation there!
Tagbilaran city the capital of Bohol. One of the safest city in the PI few kilometers away from Panglao the tourist favorites and destination second to none
I really love Tagbilaran more each day I woke up in this peaceful City!
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50Dasmariñas City

I am dasmarenos And of course I vote my town "onward forward dasmrarinas"thanks for barsaga family.

Dasmarinas is the richest city in Cavite, and were still improving.. Onward Forward city of Dasmarinas!


51Calbayog City
We have Guinogoan Cave, Mapaso Spring, Pan-as Falls, Hibatang River, Malopalo Stone Marble Mountain, Bugtong Falls, Mawacat Slide, Bangon-Bugtong Falls, Tabokno Falls, Danao Cave, Binaliw Isle, Tinago-an Cave, Malajog Beach, Lologayan Falls, Ton-ok Falls, Bolongto Cave, Samar Archeological Museum and Research Center-it is the first museum in Samar Island.
The CITY OF WATERFALLS
It is one of the cleanliest cities in the philippines. And in top 3 on the most largest cities in the philippines in terms of land area
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52Libmanan
3rd most populous in camarines sur
Richest town in camarines sur
Rice basket in camarines sur

53Malolos City
It's the home of the first Philippine Republic, the first Philippine Constitution was made here in Barasoain Church and became the capital of the country between 1898 to 1899 during the leadership of President Emilio Aguinaldo. Now, Malolos City is a home of many products and festivities. You can enjoy much in this spectacular city which is rich in history, national artist, great heroes and mouth watering foods!
Best place to live in. Clean environment, friendly people, less polluted, not to include the heritage site to see, like the Barasoain Church and Malolos Cathedral, where the First Philippine Republic and Pres. Aguinaldo stayed for a while. Home of the best Ensaymada and Inipit. Must try.
Best Place to live in.

54Pagadian City

Dubbed as the "Little Hongkong of the South"

Pagadian City is a fast growing city in western mindanao and the regional center of the region... With the highest number of chinese families allover the region, it celebrates the chinese lunar new year...

Rising capital for commercial and agriculture in the region.. Fishing is the major cane for the city..

Did you know! That the group of Yellow Fin Tuna which are common in the markets of Gen. San are caught in the Yllana Bay near the city...


55Roxas City
Sea foods capital of the Philippines and now fast growing city in the visayas the next business of of visayas. Roxas City is very liveable city and accessible city
It's more fun in Roxas City.
Robinsons Place Roxas soon to open!
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56Cavite City

57Ormoc City
Because its my hometown its peacefull quiet and progressive
Very relaxing place... It's a city of beautiful people governed by our ever dearest congresswoman, Lucy Torres- Gomez and beloved husband and soon to be our mayor come May, the very active and responsible, Richard Gomez...
My sweet & serene beloved hometown. Hometown of Lucy Torres and Larrazabal's.
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58Olongapo City
Iy's a best city in central luzon. Many destination like sm mall and ayala mall in subic bay freeport zone. Hopefully it will boom someday because of the fastest progressive city and many biggest projects to be build in the city. And also have a Subic Bay Freeport Zone that have a lots of hotels, restaurants, duty free shops like royal and puregold duty free, theme park like ocean adventure, zoobic safari, jungle joes's world, tree top adventure and many more visited in subic bay freeport zone. It's more funtastic in Olongapo City and Subic Bay...
Very discipline city, peacefull and dynamic city
THE BEST SA OLONGAPO.
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59Tagum City
Visit tagum city the durian capital in the philippines because we have the biggest durian festival in tagum every month of august to september. Visit also the biggest wooden rosary in the whole world located in the biggest christ the king cathedral in mindanao particular in tagum city. Visit also the world clas modern city hall of tagum.
It is the "City of Palm" with various festivals in a year. It is also called as Music Capital of the South because of the great support of the LGU in giving free programs in line to music resulting to have annual activity called "
Musikahan sa Tagum"

60Mandaue City

61Calapan City

Peaceful and loving city. Wherein you can find virgin beaches and forest. Feel the serenity of living and visiting Calapan City


62Calamba City

For just a decade, Calamba City was awarded as "PHILIPPINES' MOST BUSINESS FRIENDLY CITY". I'm proud to be a Calambeño, a national hero's "KABABAYAN".

Come and VISIT the "RESORT CAPITAL OF THE PHILIPPINES, " have fun, be relax and enjoy.


63Dipolog City
"the first class city of zamboanga del norte"... One of the fastest growing city in the philippines under the good governance of the present administration... AND I'M VRY PROUD TO BE A DIPOLOGNON! USWAG PADAYON DIPOLOG CITY!
Its more fun in dipolog.. Even if I am just a new resident here... I still love dipolog, rather than the city where I was born oroquieta city...

64Kabankalan City

65Santa Rosa City

66Koronadal City
Known to be the most competitive small city in the phillipines, bested some small cities in luzon, visayas and here in mindanao.. Regional center for trade and industry.. A fast growing city in southern part of philippine archipelago.. KANAMI KORONADAL!

67Cauayan City
Tiger city of the north.

68Bayugan City
Bayugan is a city in the province of Agusan del Sur, Philippines. It has a population of 99,361 according to the NSO Census of 2010. The City is classified as a third class city according to The Local Government Code of 1991 (Republic Act No. 7160). Being the only city in the 1st Congressional Disctrict and the only city in the province of Agusan del Sur, Bayugan serves as "The Growth Center" of the province.
Located at the northern part of Agusan del Sur, Bayugan is the "cutflower capital" of the province owing to its lucrative cut flower industry. The city's climate, especially in the highland barangays, is conducive to high yield cutflower production. The city is also one of the major producers of rice and vegetables in the province, even providing the needs of neighboring municipalities and provinces.

69Binan City

70San Carlos City, Negros

71Pasay City
Mall of asia and the window of the Philippines inthere

72Batac City
Home of great leaders

73Sorsogon City

74Bogo City

75Catbalogan City
I love my hometown.. Please vote catbalogan as top cities in our country
I love CAtbalogan, City

76Silay City

The second heritage city in the philippines and one of the bustling cities of metro bacolod

Rich in history and culture...
fun people

The second heritage city in the country with having more than 30 old houses during spanish regime


77Baybay City

The growing industrial city in leyte


78Tanauan City

79Masbate City

80Mandaluyong City

81Candon City

82Danao City

83Subic City

84Tabuk City
Tabuk City, I most love it when it was still rural. Remembering its clean Chico River, Greens everywhere, not known of every single Filipinos because of its quiet characteristic.. Until it became City.
Tabuk City Kalinga, the city of beautiful women! The city of proud indigenous people! The city of mountains! The city where I belong.

85Ozamiz City

Ozamis is the best.. But there are killing I cannot understand whats happening... But also ozamis is the one of the wonderful cities in the philippines... There is cotta shrine built in 1665... That's all thank you:)


86Cadiz City

87Sagada City

88Samal
This city is sorrounded by white beaches and considered as top destination in the philippines...T.V. /films were shoot here for several times because of its amazing nature... Just thtrow stone away from davao city.. This island city is also home of great festival... And expect to be the fast growing city when the bridge will rise... Soon 2017.

89Iriga City
The City of Springs

90Malaybalay City

91Ligao City
Bakit pang one hundredth to? You should take into consideration Ligao's scenic views.. We have Kawa Kawa Natural Park for example.

92San Jose del Monte City
The Bulacan Mountain City

93Gumaca City

94Cotabato City

95Tayabas City

96Kiamba City

97Bula City

98Tawi Tawi City

99Palayan City

100Talisay City

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