Doing Business in the Philippines: Booming Business in the Metro | Infographic
The Philippines, being a rapidly developing country, have cities that act as its engines of growth. If the urban-growth is well-organized and executed properly, the cities can help increase the regional innovation, economic growth, and prosperity.
Here’s an illustration to of the places in the Metro with their corresponding booming industries and the reason as to why it is the best place for that industry:
QUEZON CITY
TITLE: “City of New Horizons”
INDUSTRY: ENTERTAINMENT / FOOD / LEISURE
REASON: The city welcomes you to different cultures and lifestyle. It is the largest and most populous city in the Philippines. Experience a fresh and different urban setting!
PASIG
TITLE: “Urban Rainforest”
INDUSTRY: REAL ESTATE / MALLS
REASON: It is primarily a residential and industrial area but is slowly growing into a commercial city after establishing the “Ortigas Center” The city also has a Rainforest Park.
MANDALUYONG CITY
TITLE: “New Tiger of Metro Manila”
INDUSTRY: CONSTRUCTION & SERVICES: HOTELS & FOOD
REASON: The city has finally emerged as a veritable boom city for both business and industrial giants. It is now filled with top class amenities/establishments, high rise offices, and residential condominiums.
MANILA
TITLE: “Philippine Cosmopolitan Capital”
INDUSTRY: BPO / REAL ESTATE
REASON: Manila has been experiencing a rapid urbanization and has caused the city into becoming one of the largest cities in the world.
SAN JUAN
TITLE: “Brave Men in History”
INDUSTRY: RETAIL / WHOLESALE & FOOD
REASON: It may be the smallest city in Metro Manila but it is known for having great deals on quality products. It is also the home of most historical places in the Philippines.
PASAY CITY
TITLE: “Cultural Center of the Philippines”
INDUSTRY: SERVICES / AMUSEMENT PARKS / FOOD
REASON: Known for being a transportation hub; bus terminals of various bus franchise and NAIA airport are present in the city. Its economy improved due to the existence of BPO companies, restaurant establishments and the hailed 13th largest shopping mall in the world.
MAKATI CITY
TITLE: “Wall Street of the Philippines”
INDUSTRY: SERVICES / BPO / REAL ESTATE / RETAIL
REASON: The city that is filled with all kinds of retail stores and restaurants. It is the leading financial and central business district in the country. It has some of the most vibrant commercial and shopping areas in Asia.
TAGUIG CITY
TITLE: “Rice Bowl of Greater Manila”
INDUSTRY: BPO & SERVICES
REASON: This rising city seems to have grown overnight. The city is filled with skyscrapers, business people as well as foreign embassies and international schools.
MUNTINLUPA/ALABANG CITY
TITLE: “Residential Haven” / “Emerald City of the Philippines”
INDUSTRY: Real Estate, SERVICES & RETAIL
REASON: The city is continuously developing and can soon be one of the leading housing and business industry in the country.
PARANAQUE CITY
TITLE: “Novena Mecca of Metro Manila”
INDUSTRY: RETAIL, MANUFACTURING, & SERVICES
REASON: The city has been purely residential so the businesses that can be established would be the ones which can address household and family needs.
LAS PINAS
TITLE: “Salt Center of Metro Manila”
INDUSTRY: RETAIL & WHOLESALE, FOOD & REAL ESTATE
REASON: The city has been known as “Affordable luxury” due to the real estates and leisure activities that you can avail when staying in this town.
