Philippine Local Government & Regions

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Which of the following best describes the structure of local government in the Philippines, as mandated by the 1987 Constitution?

  • A unitary system with centralized control over all local units.
  • A federal system with states having broad powers and responsibilities.
  • A decentralized system with autonomous regions and local government codes. (correct)
  • A parliamentary system where local leaders are appointed by the national legislature.

In the Philippines, what entities are included in the territorial and political subdivisions?

  • Provinces, districts, and municipalities.
  • Provinces, cities, municipalities, and barangays. (correct)
  • Cities, towns, and barangays.
  • Regions, provinces, and municipalities.

What role does the President of the Philippines play concerning local governments?

  • The President can dissolve local governments at will.
  • The President exercises general supervision over local governments. (correct)
  • The President directly appoints local government officials.
  • The President has no authority over local government affairs.

What is a key characteristic of autonomous regions in the Philippines, such as Muslim Mindanao and the Cordilleras?

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How does the National Capital Region (NCR) differ from other regions in the Philippines?

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Which administrative region in Luzon is entirely landlocked?

<p>Cordillera Administrative Region (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Nueva Ecija is known as the 'Rice Granary of the Philippines' within which region?

<p>Region III - Central Luzon (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Aside from Tagalog, what is the next most spoken dialect in Region III - Central Luzon?

<p>Kapampangan (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Region IV-A (CALABARZON) known as the industrial powerhouse of the Philippines?

<p>Because of its ample supply base of semi-processed industrial raw materials and components. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which festival is Western Visayas most known for?

<p>Ati-Atihan Festival (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Philippines' Subdivisions

Territorial and political subdivisions including provinces, cities, municipalities, and barangays.

Autonomous Regions

Administrative regions in the Philippines with shared historical, cultural, and economic characteristics.

National Capital Region (NCR)

The political, economic, and educational center region in the Philippines, comprised of 16 cities and 1 municipality.

Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)

The region bordered by the Ilocos and Cagayan Valley Regions, known for indigenous tribes collectively called the Igorot.

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Central Luzon

“Rice Granary of the Philippines” containing the largest plains in the country and producing the most of the rice supply.

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CALABARZON

Known as the industrial powerhouse, abundance of raw materials from industrial estates and economic zones (ecozones).

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MIMAROPA

Region consisting of coastal low-lying areas and interiors composed of hills and mountain ranges.

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Region III - Central Luzon

The region where most of the population speaks Tagalog, containing the largest plain in the country.

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Region V - Bicol Region

The southernmost tip of Luzon Island with Mayon Volcano, known as Bicolandia.

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Region IX - Zamboanga Peninsula

Zamboanga Peninsula lies between Sulu Sea on the north and the Moro Gulf part of the Celebes Sea on the south.

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