Manila Maintains Trillion-Peso Economy Driven by Services Sector Growth
Manila's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reached P1.06 trillion in 2025, positioning the capital as the third city in the Philippines to achieve a trillion-peso economy, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). The services sector dominates the economy, with transportation and storage, human health and social work, and education showing significant growth.
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