METRO Manila is the most congested city in Asia, based on a report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

Abdul Abiad, director of ADB’s Macroeconomic Research Division, said the metropolis was the most congested natural city. Natural cities are those with a population of more than 5 million.

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