// CITY_ASSESSMENT
How smart is Manila?
Manila scores 35.9% against the UN ISO-aligned smart city framework in 2026 — ranked #267 of 386 cities assessed, with every finding traceable to a public source.
Smart score
35.9%
Rank
#267 / 386
Criteria present
18 / 86
Evidence coverage
52.3%
Manila's smart city score by area
4 present · 3 partial · 0 absent · 8 not assessed
1 present · 0 partial · 1 absent · 10 not assessed
2 present · 4 partial · 0 absent · 7 not assessed
1 present · 5 partial · 0 absent · 5 not assessed
3 present · 6 partial · 0 absent · 4 not assessed
4 present · 2 partial · 1 absent · 1 not assessed
3 present · 7 partial · 0 absent · 4 not assessed
Where Manila is strong
- ▸Food Security & Urban Agriculture
- ▸Culture, Tourism & Recreation
- ▸Disaster Risk & Resilience
- ▸Connectivity & ICT Infrastructure
- ▸Open Data & Transparency
Where the gaps are
- ▸Smart Traffic & Electric Vehicles
- ▸Solid Waste & Circular Economy
- ▸Climate Adaptation & Heat
- ▸Digital Government Services
- ▸Public Transport & Real-Time Information
Evidence highlights
Public Transport & Real-Time Information · Public transport network
The Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) operates a light rail network, indicating the presence of a public transport network in Manila.
https://www.lrta.gov.ph/Green Space & Biodiversity · Green space provision
Manila has public green spaces such as Rizal Park and Paco Park, which are managed by the National Parks Development Committee. Additionally, the Department of Budget and Management launched a "Green, Green, Green City Public Open Spaces Assistance Program."
https://npdc.gov.ph/Water & Sanitation · Potable water access
Maynilad Water Services, Inc., which serves the West Zone of the Greater Metro Manila area including parts of Manila, covers 94.7% of the West Zone's population with 1,556,603 billed connections as of March 31, 2025.
https://www.mayniladwater.com.ph/our-company/Public Safety & Emergency · Public emergency alert system
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) provides various weather advisories, tropical cyclone bulletins, and warnings for events like storm surges, which serve as a public warning system for residents.
https://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/About this assessment
Manila was assessed against the 86 criteria of the UN ISO-aligned smart city framework on 2026-07-11 by AI agents gathering evidence from official public sources. Each criterion is marked present, partial or absent, and every finding links to where it was found. Scores refresh continuously as cities publish new evidence.