These Are the Richest Cities, Municipalities, and Provinces in the Philippines

With total assets worth US$4.48 billion in 2018, Makati City is still the wealthiest city in the Philippines. The worth of Makati’s assets increased by US$680 million increase from US$3.80 billion in 2017.

Placing a far second is Quezon City, with assets worth $1.69 billion in 2018. Quezon City’s total assets are up by US$370 million compared with its 2017 total of US$1.32 billion.

Among provinces, Cebu remains the richest with $690 million in total assets in 2018, which is $30 million over the 2017 record of $660 million. Behind it in second place is mineral-rich Compostela Valley with $380 million, followed by Batangas with $350 million and Rizal with $348 million.

The top 10 richest cities in the Philippines

1. Makati City: $4.48 billion
2. Quezon City: $1.69 billion
3. Manila: $790 million
4. Pasig City: $710 million
5. Cebu City: $660 million
6. Taguig City: $480 million
7. Caloocan City: $360 million
8. Pasay City: $350 million
9. Davao City: $320 million
10. Calamba City: $240 million

Top 10 richest provinces in the Philippines

1. Cebu: $690 million
2. Compostela Valley: $380 million
3. Batangas: $350 million
4. Rizal: $348 million
5. Bukidnon: $300 million
6. Negros Occidental: $240 million
7. Laguna: $220 million
8. Iloilo: $220 million
9. Palawan: $220 million
10. Zambales: $220 million

Top 10 richest municipalities in the Philippines

1. Cainta, Rizal: $860 million
2. Mariveles, Bataan: $590 million
3. Sual, Pangasinan: $540 million
4. Sto. Tomas, Batangas: $500 million
5. Binangonan, Rizal: $430 million
6. Caluya, Antique: $420 million
7. Tanay, Rizal: $390 million
8. Carmona, Cavite: $380 million
9. Silang, Cavite: $370 million
10. Calaca, Batangas: $360 million

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