THE struggle is real for some of us who live and work in metropolitan Manila or for those who reside in nearby provinces but work in the city. Commuting challenges in the city are well-documented — waking up early to queue for hours to avail of public transport and still get stuck in traffic is a persistent and recurring occurrence in daily commuting life.
According to the World Population Review, the Philippines has 4 of the top 8 most densely populated cities in the world by the number of people per square mile. Top of the list is Manila (119,600), second is Pateros (94,400), third is Mandaluyong (90,460), and seventh is Caloocan (72,490).
