 The Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index , published by the National Competitiveness Council of the Philippines , ranks the cities , municipalities and provinces of the country according to their economic dynamism , government efficiency and infrastructure . Manila placed third in the Highly Urbanized City ( HUC ) category . Previously , Manila was the country 's most competitive city in 2015 , making it the best place to live in and do business . 
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