Cagayan de Oro City Achieves ‘Top 7 Most Competitive Highly Urbanized City’ Status
Cagayan de Oro City, led by Mayor Rolando ‘Klarex’ Uy, has secured its place as one of the ‘Top 7 Most Competitive Highly Urbanized Cities’ in the 2023 Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI). This prestigious ranking reflects the city’s relentless commitment to progress and development.
The CMCI evaluates municipalities and cities across the Philippines on five key pillars: Economic Dynamism, Government Efficiency, Infrastructure, Resiliency, and Innovation. Cagayan de Oro City has showcased remarkable performance in multiple areas, further solidifying its status as a hub of competitiveness.
In the Resiliency pillar, Cagayan de Oro City soared to an impressive second place (Top 2), demonstrating its resilience in the face of challenges and its proactive approach to disaster preparedness and recovery. This accomplishment underscores the city’s dedication to ensuring the safety and well-being of its residents.
The city also shone in the Innovation pillar, securing the fifth spot (Top 5). This recognition highlights Cagayan de Oro City’s efforts to foster creativity, entrepreneurship, and forward-thinking solutions to address contemporary issues.
Additionally, Cagayan de Oro City ranked eighth (Top 8) in the Infrastructure pillar, reflecting its commitment to maintaining and expanding essential infrastructure to support economic growth and improve the quality of life for its citizens.
Government Efficiency Pillar is another area where the city excelled, securing the seventh position (Top 7). This achievement underscores the city’s streamlined and effective administrative processes, which contribute to a conducive environment for businesses and residents alike.
Furthermore, Cagayan de Oro City earned the distinction of being the ‘Top 7 Most Improved Highly Urbanized City.’ This recognition showcases the city’s relentless pursuit of excellence and its continuous efforts to enhance its competitiveness on various fronts.
Notably, in the 2022 CMCI rankings, Cagayan de Oro City already stood out as one of the ‘Top 8 Most Competitive Highly Urbanized Cities.’ This year’s higher ranking reflects the city’s ongoing commitment to growth and development.
The CMCI, an annual assessment of Philippine cities and municipalities, is developed by the National Competitiveness Council in collaboration with Regional Competitiveness Committees (RCCs) and with the support of the United States Agency for International Development.
Cagayan de Oro City’s achievement as the ‘Top 7 Most Competitive Highly Urbanized City’ in the 2023 CMCI underscores its dedication to becoming a thriving, innovative, and resilient urban center, setting a commendable example for cities across the Philippines.
