Manila’s Appeal to Workers Dips, Remains the Second-Lowest Among Its Peers in the Region

Manila fell two places to 115^th out of 150 cities in the by human resources consulting firm . Among select cities in the East and Southeast Asian region, Manila remained the second lowest, only ahead of Jakarta. The Philippine capital placed 101^st in financial rank and 116^th in lifestyle rank. The index ranks cities based on available financial and lifestyle benefits and considers how appealing each city is to live in based on local salary levels, tax rates, living costs, and living conditions.