
Originally Posted by
rocketvision
Anybody can state opinion what is best for them according to their criteria. If someone said Cebu is best for them no probs that's understandable. However, beyond mere opinions there should be factual basis to it and again that basis is according to one's criteria (for the meantime kani muna nga basis due to the complexity and broadness of the issue).
If I base myself on my criteria of what makes a best city, it should have the facilities and ambiance of a bustling metropolis BUT at the same time ensure that it meet the standards for quality living such as cleanliness, order, peacefulness, recreation and services, opportunity AND (perhaps this may even be the most important) it is responsible enough to preserve and nurture and be good stewards to the fragile environment of our planet, hence making at a viable candidate as a city of the future ready for the challenges of the new millennium. A city that disregards its responsibility to the environment cannot be entitled to such and may even be a threat to the planet.
If ang basis lang of being a 'best' city are highrises, flyovers, population density, then Manila is it but it's too supeficial and one thing's sure Cebu and Davao will not agree that it is so with all its smog, pollution, corruption, etc. Between Cebu and Davao pud they have what it takes including access to recreational spots like nearby beaches and tourist spots.
However my criteria and standards does not stop there alone. Foremost I consider the subtle, yet influential aspect of a city sometimes overlooked by conventional perspective. My critieria for the best city should be CLEAN, orderly, peaceful with less crime expected of large cities, and good stewards to the environment, a prime ingredient if we are to find model for true model cities of the future. With these categories it is undeniable I will chose Davao over Cebu.
Whatever would be the agenda of the thread starter, it does not matter. By my criteria and standards on what a best city should be, Davao accurately emerges, amazingly even for a fact the Davao is yet an emerging metropolis with a promising future ahead.
So then, we may have state common ground as to what standards and criteria a best city should be, and I have stated my version.