In the overall competitiveness ranking, Pasay City ranked third, next to Quezon City (first) and Manila City (second).
The Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI) is an annual ranking of Philippine cities and municipalities that measures five competitiveness pillars such as economic dynamism, government efficiency, infrastructure, resiliency, and introducing innovation.
Vice Mayor Sebastian Z. Duterte, in a pre-recorded video, said that since the pandemic hit the country, implementing programs and development plans for the city have become extra challenging yet the city continues to aim for excellence and competitiveness in the different aspects of governance.
"On behalf of the City Government of Davao, we would like to express our gratitude for being chosen again as one of the most competitive cities in the highly-urbanized category in this year's 9th Regional Competitiveness Summit," Duterte said.
Rounding up the other winners for most competitiveness in the highly-urbanized cities were Muntinlupa City fifth, Makati City sixth, Cagayan de Oro City seventh, Valenzuela City eight, Pasig City ninth, and Cebu City 10th.
DTI Undersecretary Rafaelita M. Aldaba, Chairperson of the Competitiveness and Innovation Group, meanwhile expressed warmest appreciation and congratulations to all the winners of the event.
Tagum City, Davao del Norte, meanwhile ranked third in the Component Cities category.
DTI partnered with Ayala Corporation and Globe Telecom in recognizing this year's most competitive cities and municipalities through the staging of the 9th Regional Competitiveness Summit.
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