As a global-oriented metropolis, Metro Manila shall evolve into a major business and transactions center in the Asia-Pacific Region.As the center of the growth polygon for the Island of Luzon, Metro Manila will influence the enhancement of socio-economic opportunities in areas beyond its political and administrative boundaries.

While the MMDA has gone a long way in creating an impact in the improvement of the quality of life of all Filipinos, much work still needs to be done. This remains a part of the challenge of metropolitan governance - to make Metro Manila and its surrounding areas a better place to live in.