Arrobang, Lawrence S.De Pano, Amylex Marie R.2024-12-172024-12-172002-03https://selib.upd.edu.ph/etdir/handle/123456789/3795Focusing particularly in the Metro Manila area, where the central commercial transactions take place, a Quality of Life Index (QLI) will be used to quantify the livability condition of the city or municipality. An index with four main variables will be used: Quality of Air, Human Well-being, Decent Standard of Living, and Sanitation. Included in the study are the following: Manila, Mandaluyong, Marikina, Pasig, Quezon City, Caloocan, Makati, Pasay San Juan, Malabon, Navotas, Muntinlupa and Pateros. To avoid misinterpretations, the research will have its attention on vital years 1985,1988,1991,1994,1997 only. As it turned out, the best place to live in when you value sanitation the most is Las Pinas. Also highly recommended are the cities of Muntinlupa, Paranaque, Pasay and San Juan. Regarding material wealth, the most strategic place is Makati City. Unexpectedly, Manila has one of the lowest index values along with Caloocan and Malabon. Top performers in the Human Well-being Index are San Juan, Mandaluyong and Makati. Meanwhile, Navotas is consistently the lowest ranked. If you are prone to respiratory diseases, you should as much as possible stay away from Valenzuela and certain areas of Quezon City particularly Quezon Avenue and EDSA. On the other hand, highly suggested are the cities of Las Pinas and Pasig. Taken as a whole, Makati, San Juan, Paranaque and Quezon City are the most livable places in Metro Manila. This reflects that these urban areas have the greatest potential for a sustainable development.enQuality of lifeUrban planningUrban developmentEconomic indicatorsEconomic developmentThesis