text:  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 <unk> 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 . 
  