Philippines builds second capital to relieve Manila

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In a bid to decongest Manila, the Philippines’ government is building a new city in a former U.S. airbase just north of the capital.

It is envisioned to be the most modern, sustainable and competitive city in the country.

CCTV’s Barnaby Lo reports.


Director Uwe Brandes on Urban planning

CCTV America’s Rachelle Akuffo spoke to Uwe Brandes. He’s Executive Director of the Urban and Regional Planning Program at Georgetown University in Washington.