This is a resolution that earnestly requests the President of the Republic of the Philippines to declare the City of Naga, Province of Camarines Sur, as a Highly Urbanized City (HUC), in accordance with the requirements set by national law.
Highlights:
- Purpose: The resolution aims to formally request national recognition of the City of Naga as a Highly Urbanized City, thereby allowing the city to attain greater administrative autonomy, improved access to national resources, and enhanced capacity for urban governance and development.
- Legal Basis: The request is anchored on Section 452 of Republic Act No. 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991), which provides that cities with a population of at least 200,000 and an annual income of at least ₱50 million (based on 1991 constant prices) may be classified as Highly Urbanized Cities.
- Population Qualification: Based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), the City of Naga has a total population of 209,170, exceeding the minimum population requirement for HUC classification.
- Income Qualification: The City of Naga has consistently exceeded the required income threshold, with its annual income surpassing ₱1 billion since 2016. For the year 2020, the Commission on Audit (COA) reported the city’s income at ₱1,437,798,896.00, making it the first city in the region to reach such a level.
- Development and Competitiveness: The resolution cites Naga City’s sustained growth, modern urban infrastructure, and recognition as one of the country’s most competitive component cities based on the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) competitiveness indices.
- Regional Role and National Recognition: Naga City is recognized as the region’s primary trading, economic, financial, and religious center, and as a recipient of numerous national awards for good governance, serving as a model for other local government units.
Author: On joint and collective motion
Date Filed (Received): January 05, 2026