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Manila Rank Drops to 125th Among 146 Cities in 2024 IMD Smart City Index

Manila has further declined in the 2024 Smart City Index published by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD), falling to 125th place out of 146 cities. This marks a continued downward trend from its previous rankings: 121st in 2023, 115th in 2022, 100th in 2021, and 95th in 2020. The Smart City Index, developed by Switzerland-based IMD in partnership...

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How to Apply for PWD ID

In the Philippines, individuals with long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments are designated as Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), a category that may hinder full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others due to the interaction of various barriers. A person with a disability designation is used to provide legal protection, grant privileges such as discounts...

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