Davao still Philippines' most traffic-clogged city — indexMotorists endure heavy traffic at the Matina Pangi and Matina Aplaya areas in Davao City on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023. MANILA, Philippines — Davao City has once again topped the list of the Philippines’ most traffic-congested cities in 2025, ranking 12th globally and fourth in Asia. Worldwide, the city with the highest traffic congestion is Mexico City, Mexico, with a congestion level of 75.9%. Meanwhile, Manila ranked as the second most traffic congested city in the Philippines, with 57% average congestion. The 14th edition of the TomTom Traffic Index included traffic data in more than 500 cities across 62 countries.

Source: Philippine Star January 22, 2026 14:52 UTC