Global City and Philippine Urbanization

Saskia Sassen

Popularized the term “global city” in the 1990s, primarily using economic criteria as the main indicator.

Global City or World City

Is a city that plays a central role in the global system of economics, politics, culture, and communication.

Global City or World City

It's not just big or busy—it’s strategically connected to other major cities and influences global trends.

Original Global Cities - New York, London, & Tokyo

First-ever three identified “Global Cities”

Global Giants

The world's leading, largest, and wealthiest economic power centers, serving as command-and-control posts for the world economy.

Global Giants

The "bosses" of the world economy.

Global Giants

New York City, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Paris, London, Osaka.

Global Giants - London

Has more banks than any other country (481).

Asian Anchors

Established economic hubs in the Asia-Pacific that anchor global commerce in the East.

Asian Anchors

Asia's "command centers."

Asian Anchors Beijing

Leads in politics.

Asian Anchors Hong Kong

Leads in finance.

Asian Anchors Seoul

Is a tech and pop culture leader.

Asian Anchors Shanghai

Leads in trade.

Asian Anchors Singapore

Is known for clean governance, global trade.

Knowledge Capitals

Mid-sized cities in the developed world that are centers of innovation and knowledge creation.

Knowledge Capitals San Jose, CA

Home of Apple

Knowledge Capitals Seattle, USA

Home to Amazon and Microsoft

Knowledge Capitals Stockholm, Sweden

Home of the Nobel Prize

Emerging Gateways

Large business and transportation entry points that connect vast national and regional emerging markets.

Emerging Gateways

Think of them as "doorways" to new markets.

Emerging Gateways Mumbai, India

Financial capital, home to Bollywood

Emerging Gateways Mexico City

Cultural and economic center with strong ties to North and South America

Emerging Gateways Istanbul, Turkey

Connects Europe and Asia, with deep history and growing trade

Factory China

Second- and third-tier Chinese cities whose growth is driven by export-intensive, large-scale manufacturing and production.

Factory China

The "workshops" of the world.

Factory China Chengdu

Famous for Pandas and electronics

Factory China Qingdao

Known for beer and shipping

Factory China Zhengzhou

Major hub for gadget production

International Middleweights

Mid-sized cities outside the U.S. that are internationally connected by capital and human flows, often serving key political, cultural, or lifestyle functions.

International Middleweights

The "friendly connectors."

International Middleweights Vancouver, Canada

Gateway to the Pacific

International Middleweights Brussels, Belgium

The political heart of Europe, hosting the European Union

International Middleweights Melbourne, Australia

Cultural and educational powerhouse

American Middleweights

Mid-sized, wealthy U.S. metros with strong anchor institutions that are defining their niche, often in areas like tourism, health, or domestic commerce.

American Middleweights Miami

Gateway to Latin America and Cruise Capital

American Middleweights Charlotte

Big in banking and finance

American Middleweights Sacramento

California’s capital, known for trees and government

Cityhood Criteria (Philippines)

Must have an average annual income of at least ₱100 Million for the last two consecutive years.

Cityhood Criteria 50–100 sq. km (Philippines)

Territory: The land area required (approximate range ___).

Cityhood Criteria 150,000 (Philippines)

Population: The minimum number of registered inhabitants required (___).

Cities in Pampanga (Highly Urbanized City)

Angeles City

Cities in Pampanga (Component City)

Mabalacat City

Cities in Pampanga (Component City)

City of San Fernando, Pampanga

(2013): 63.37 km² (24.47 sq mi)

Angeles City Area

(2020): 462,928 (3.73% of Central Luzon population)

Angeles City Population

Angeles City

Although administratively independent due to its distinction as highly urbanized city, it is commonly grouped with the coastal province of Pampanga.

82.20 km² (31.74 sq mi) (4.11% of Pampanga's total area)

Mabalacat City Area (2013)

293,244 (12.03% of Pampanga population)

Mabalacat City Population (2020)

₱2.47 Billion

City of San Fernando 2024 Target Collection

₱2,396,708,707

City of San Fernando Actual Collection (Last Year/2023)

97 percent of the target collection

City of San Fernando Achievement Rate: Source: City Treasurer's Office (CTO) report to Mayor Vilma Caluag on January 27.