NAGA CITY, May 20, 2026 — Naga City has strengthened its position as one of the Philippines’ leading startup ecosystems, ranking 5th nationwide in the latest Global StartupBlink 2026 report. The city also emerged as the only Philippine city to improve its standing in the global rankings this year, moving from 767th in 2025 to 762nd in 2026.
The report likewise recorded Naga City’s impressive 34 percent growth rate—the highest among all Philippine cities included in the global assessment—highlighting the city’s continued progress in fostering an environment that supports entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology-driven development.
Advancing from 6th place nationally in 2025 to 5th place in 2026, Naga City’s performance reflects sustained efforts to cultivate a nurturing startup ecosystem anchored on collaboration among government, academic institutions, industry partners, and the local community.
The recognition also underscores the strength of Naga’s growing network of innovators and founders who are developing practical, locally-driven solutions while contributing to the city’s broader economic development goals. Through strategic initiatives that encourage innovation and enterprise development, Naga continues to create opportunities for startups to grow and compete in both national and global markets.
As the city continues to build on this momentum, its improved ranking serves as a testament to the impact of investments in local talent, collaborative partnerships, and an innovation-friendly environment that empowers entrepreneurs to transform ideas into meaningful solutions right here in the heart of innovation.
