CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro – Calapan City has been ranked 12th in the Top 100 Progressive Places of the Philippines, according to the latest rankings of the National Competitiveness Council.

The rankings, which were released on August 22, 2024, are based on the sum of scores on four pillars: Economic Dynamism, Government Efficiency, Infrastructure, Resiliency, and Innovation.

The rankings are part of the Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index (CMCI) 2024, an annual ranking of Philippine cities and municipalities developed by the National Competitiveness Council through the Regional Competitiveness Committees (RCCs) with the assistance of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

Calapan City, a component city in Oriental Mindoro, scored 48.9318 in the rankings, placing it 12th among the top 100 progressive places in the country.

The city’s strong performance in the rankings is a testament to its efforts to improve its competitiveness and provide better services to its citizens.

“We are proud of our city’s achievement in the rankings,” said Malou Flores-Morillo, mayor of Calapan City. “This is a result of the hard work and dedication of our city officials and employees, as well as the support of our people. We will continue to work hard to improve our city’s competitiveness and provide better services to our constituents.”

The Top 100 Progressive Places of the Philippines rankings are a valuable tool for cities and municipalities to assess their competitiveness and identify areas for improvement.

The rankings also provide a basis for policy-making and resource allocation, enabling cities and municipalities to prioritize their development efforts and achieve their goals.

Here is the complete list of the Top 100 Progressive Places of the Philippines:

1. Quezon City, Metro Manila – 60.7516
2. Naga, Camarines Sur – 58.2084
3. City of Manila, Capital City of the Philippines – 56.6604
4. Pasay, Metro Manila – 56.4058
5. Muntinlupa, Metro Manila – 53.5967
6. Iloilo City (Iloilo Province) – 52.2872
7. Cagayan de Oro (Misamis Oriental) – 51.3518
8. Digos, Davao del Sur – 50.5589
9. Legazpi, Albay – 50.4584
10. Davao City (Davao del Sur) – 49.8260
11. Tagbilaran, Bohol – 49.4872
12. Calapan, Oriental Mindoro – 48.9318
13. Calamba, Laguna – 48.1651
14. Makati, Metro Manila – 48.0347
15. Biñan, Laguna – 47.7994
16. Antipolo, Rizal – 47.6534
17. San Fernando, La Union – 47.2301
18. Tagum, Davao del Norte – 46.8996
19. San Fernando, Pampanga – 46.5902
20. Dasmariñas, Cavite – 45.6201
21. Kauswagan, Lanao Del Norte – 45.3314
22. Tugeugarao, Cagayan Province – 45.1286
23. Santa Rosa, Laguna – 45.0084
24. Ilagan, Isabela – 44.2920
25. Batangas City – 44.2267
26. Cainta, Rizal – 44.8114
27. Tarlac, Tarlac Province – 43.9164
28. Pasig, Metro Manila – 43.7356
29. Tubod, Surigao Del Norte – 43.4371
30. Taguig, Metro Manila – 43.0200
31. Valenzuela, Metro Manila – 42.9819
32. Taytay, Rizal – 41.8918
33. Santa Catalina, Ilocos Sur – 42.7255
34. Lipa, Province of Batangas – 42.7061
35. Bacoor, Province of Cavite – 42.6538
36. Igacos, Davao del Norte – 42.3527
37. Macarthur, Leyte – 42.3394
38. Panabo, Davao del Norte – 42.2342
39. Gingoog, Misamis Oriental – 42.2100
40. Baguio (Benguet) – 42.1823
41. General Trias, Province of Cavite – 42.1070
42. Barcelona, Sorsogon – 42.0724
43. Cabuyao, Laguna – 42.0396
44. Santiago, Isabela – 41.8805
45. Cebu City (Cebu) – 41.8550
46. San Juan del Monte, Bulacan – 41.7576
47. Caloocan, Metro Manila – 41.7411
48. Imus, Province of Cavite – 41.6552
49. Claver, Surigao Del Norte – 41.6245
50. General Luna, Surigao Del Norte – 41.4752
51. Kabacan, Cotabato (North Cotabato) – 41.4443
52. Malolos, Province of Bulacan – 41.4287
53. San Pedro, Laguna – 41.3096
54. Ormoc, Leyte – 41.2739
55. Koronadal, South Cotabato – 41.1553
56. Kidapawan, Cotabato (North Cotabato) – 41.1177
57. Catarman, Camiguin – 41.0967
58. San Mateo, Rizal – 41.0734
59. Balanga, Bataan – 40.8787
60. Danao, Cebu Province – 40.8616
61. General Santos, (South Cotabato) – 40.8563
62. Laoag, Ilocos Norte – 40.7222
63. Pantukan, Davao De Oro – 40.6551
64. Ligao, Albay – 40.6275
65. Candon, Ilocos Sur – 40.5977
66. San Pablo, Laguna – 40.3706
67. Puerto Prinsesa, (Palawan) – 40.2894
68. Cotabato, Maguindaano del Norte – 40.2832
69. Angono, Rizal – 40.2396
70. Can-Avid, Eastern Samar – 40.3895
71. Mambajao, Camiguin – 40.2715
72. San Felipe, Zambales – 40.0441
73. Batac, Ilocos Norte – 39.9757
74. Butuan, Agusan del Norte – 39.8605
75. Iriga, Camarines Sur – 39.8131
76. Cauayan, Isabela – 39.7574
77. Binangonan, Rizal – 39.6803
78. San Esteban, Ilocos Sur – 39.6731
79. Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat – 39.6236
80. Larena, Siquijor – 39.5044
81. Baler, Aurora – 39.4751
82. Mahinog, Camiguin – 39.4121
83. Tayug, Pangasinan – 39.4048
84. Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental – 39.3875
85. Midsayap, Cotabato (North Cotabato) – 39.2847
86. San Carlos, Pangasinan – 39.2748
87. Municipality of Quezon, Quezon Province – 39.2257
88. Baliwag, Bulacan – 39.0818
89. Mandaluyong, Metro Manila – 39.0392
90. Sablan, Benguet – 38.8711
91. Magsaysay, Davao Del Sur – 38.8224
92. Isulan, Sultan Kudarat – 38.8181
93. Marilao, Bulacan – 38.7963
94. Dagupan, Pangasinan – 38.7925
95. Santo Domingo, Ilocos Sur – 38.7676
96. Sulop, Davao del Sur – 38.7183
97. Roxas, Capiz – 38.6840
98. Bacolod (Negros Occidental) – 38.6821
99. Tagaytay, Cavite Province – 38.6726
100. Bogo, Cebu Province – 38.6630