Davao City:One of Asia Best Cities

Davao City, the city of waling-waling–the dainty orchids and the famous durian fruit, has been selected as one of the ten future cities of Asia by FDI, a London–based financial magazine. The criteria used are business friendliness,cost effectiveness, human resources, economic potential,quality of life,infrastructure and promotion strategy. The other top ten cities are Singapore,Hong Kong,Taipe, Melbourne,Dalian (China),Shijiazhuang(China),andGuangzhou(China),Cebu and Quezon Cities (Philippines). Members of the judges are David Kinnearof DDC-HRO of US;James Ku of Tractus Asia,Ltd;Prakasi,India and Lawrence Yeo,AsiaBiz,Singapore. The good mayor Duterte will be smiling for this appreciation of Davao City coming from international businessmen. The Mayor has been exceptional in maintaining the peace and order of the city. Many disagree with his style but the fruits prove he is right. Davao City could not be selected as one of the best cities of Asia with out him.