FOR many Filipinos, Metro Manila is the gold standard for modern living. As host to three or more central business districts and most of the country's commercial and industrial hubs, the metro is where the movers and shakers keep the local economy humming.

However, the sardines-like density in the big cities can also take its toll on the harried Filipino workforce. The traffic and chaotic transport systems foment stress, driving even longtime urbanites to seek a happy medium — the suburbs — that offers the tranquil environment they want and the conveniences of city living that they need.

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