Best startup cities in Philippines in 2027

5 cities in Philippines make our ranking of 1,000 startup cities worldwide. Manila Area leads at #87 with a total score of 5.95, followed by Cebu City (#268) and Cagayan de Oro (#493).

For women founders, Cebu City scores highest in Philippines on the MeanCEO Index with 69/100. Each city page covers funding, company registration, taxes, founder visas, pros and cons, and the ten MeanCEO factors.

Startup cities in Philippines, ranked

#	City	World rank	Total	Quantity	Quality	Business	MeanCEO
1	Manila Area	#87	5.95	1.58	2.11	2.26	67
2	Cebu City	#268	1.2	0.29	0.07	0.84	69
3	Cagayan de Oro	#493	0.37	0.09	0.03	0.26	68
4	Davao City	#786	0.18	0.03	0.02	0.13	66
5	Baguio	#944	0.12	0.02	0.02	0.08	57

Total = quantity (startups, accelerators, coworking spaces) + quality (traction of top startups, unicorns, exits) + business environment (national conditions), from the StartupBlink Global Startup Ecosystem Index (2024 edition). The MeanCEO Index (0 to 100) is our own score of how livable and welcoming a city is for women founders.

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