Philippine Local Government and Regions

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Which of the following best describes the relationship between provinces, cities, municipalities, and barangays in the Philippines, as defined in the Local Government Code?

Provinces supervise component cities and municipalities, while cities and municipalities supervise component barangays. (correct)
Municipalities have direct control over provinces and cities.
Cities supervise provinces, and municipalities supervise cities.
Barangays supervise municipalities, which in turn supervise cities.

What is a key feature of the autonomous regions in Muslim Mindanao and the Cordilleras that distinguishes them from other regions in the Philippines?

They are exempt from national laws.
They do not contribute to the national economy.
They consist of geographical areas sharing common historical and cultural heritages, economic and social structures. (correct)
They have their own independent armies.

Which level of the Philippine government is primarily responsible for maintaining peace and order within the autonomous regions?

The regional military forces
The Supreme Court
The National Government
The local police agencies (correct)

How many regions is the Philippines subdivided into as of October 2022?

17 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a unique characteristic of the National Capital Region (NCR) compared to other regions in the Philippines?

It is the only region without any provinces. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT specified as a function of the local government code enacted by the Congress?

Determining the official language of the Philippines (C) Signup and view all the answers

The Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) is known for its:

Rugged terrain and unique indigenous cultures. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which region is often referred to as the "Rice Granary of the Philippines?"

Region III - Central Luzon (A) Signup and view all the answers

What geographical feature primarily characterizes the provinces within Region IV-B (MIMAROPA)?

Coastal low-lying areas and interiors composed of hills and mountain ranges (A) Signup and view all the answers

Mayon Volcano and Cagsawa Ruins are famous attractions located in which region?

Region V - Bicol Region (B) Signup and view all the answers

The San Juanico Bridge, connecting Leyte and Samar, is a notable feature of which region?

Region VIII - Eastern Visayas (A) Signup and view all the answers

If a tourist wants to visit the Santa Cruz Island and Rizal Shrine, which region should they travel to?

Region IX - Zamboanga Peninsula (B) Signup and view all the answers

What language or dialect is predominantly spoken in Region VII (Central Visayas)?

Cebuano (A) Signup and view all the answers

Region XII, also known as SOCCSKSARGEN, is characterized by:

Its acronym representing its four provinces and one city. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a tourist destination located within the BARMM (Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao)?

Mount Apo (C) Signup and view all the answers

Siargao, known as the "Surfing Capital of the Philippines", is located in which region?

Region XIII - Caraga (B) Signup and view all the answers

Cebu City is known as:

The Oldest City in the Philippines (A) Signup and view all the answers

Pampanga is recognized as:

The Culinary Capital of the Philippines (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which city in the Philippines is known as the "City of Smiles"?

Bacolod (B) Signup and view all the answers

Davao del Norte is often called the:

Durian and Banana Capital of the Philippines (C) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Philippine political subdivisions

The territorial and political subdivisions are the provinces, cities, municipalities, and barangays.

Autonomous regions

Muslim Mindanao and the Cordilleras.