Manila currently holds the ‘world’s worst traffic in metro area’ title

MANILA: Admit it or not, the Philippines seldom tops any global ranking—may it be a worldwide student assessment or a powerful passports list. Filipinos seem to be so used to seeing other countries take the spotlight that when we do snag a high rank, skepticism becomes our default reaction. (“Really? Is this source credible? I don’t think so.”)

This time, though, Metro Manila has clinched a top spot, and it’s something that probably every local won’t argue with. The metropolitan area ranks first for having the worst traffic congestion among 387 metro areas in 2023.