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The World Bank Urban Diagnostic Report Launch and Forum, titled "From Cities to Corridors: Unlocking the Philippines' Urban Growth Potential," is a high-level hybrid event held at the EDSA Shangri-La. Bringing together 100 onsite attendees—including government officials, local authority leaders, and civil society representatives—and up to 500 virtual participants via Zoom and Facebook Live, the forum centers on actionable strategies for regional development and sustainable urbanization. The program features a media briefing, executive keynote addresses, a formal presentation of the diagnostic report's findings, and an interactive panel discussion facilitating critical dialogue among government, business, and civil society stakeholders.
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