Iloilo City tops Government Efficiency ranking

• Source: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/iloilo/local-news/2015/07/19/iloilo-city-tops-government-efficiency-ranking-419764
• Sunday, July 19, 2015

By Lydia C. Pendon

ILOILO City has been recognized by the National Competitiveness Council (NCC) as the number one in the list of top 10 cities in the Philippines for Government Efficiency ranking.

The City received an award from the NCC during the 3rd Regional Competitiveness Summit, Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index held July 16 at the Philippine International Convention Center in Metro Manila.

Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog, who received the award, dedicated the victory to all City hall workers, barangay officials and the people of Iloilo City who supported his dream of a better and livable city for the present and future generations.

Iloilo City garnered a total score of 24.52 points, followed by Naga with 23.03 points, Cagayan de Oro with 22.55, Makati with 22.27, Davao with 21.80, Kidapawan with 21.70, Valenzuela with 21.44, Cebu with 21.02, Angeles with 2.86, and Balanga with 20.20.

The recent award also validated the early recognition of the city by the Department of Interior and Local Government as the yearly champion in Administrative Governance since 2011.

Mabilog said that Iloilo is now considered one of the major cities in Southeast Asia, as major business players in Metro Manila, Asia and the Pacific have their presence felt in Iloilo.

Private business sector capital infusion is estimated to be more than P200 billion since five years ago that provides job generation, livelihood and showcases the Ilonggo pride.

NCC, a non-government organization headed by businessman Guillermo Luz, is composed of top business leaders in the country, government officials and leaders of professional groups.

Aside from Government Efficiency, a total of 142 cities and 978 municipalities were also ranked in the index based on pillars of Economic Dynamism and Infrastructure using a total of 28 indicators.

This 2015, the NCC has introduced new award categories, recognizing third to sixth class municipalities, first to second class municipalities, component cities and highly urbanized cities.