Local Government in the Philippines

What is the smallest administrative division in the Philippines?

• Municipality

• City

• Province

• Barangay

Who leads a Barangay?

• Mayor

• Governor

• Punong Barangay

• Barangay Captain

What is the primary role of a Barangay?

• Regional governance

• Local community engagement

• Economic development

• Disaster management

Which level of local government is responsible for law enforcement in their jurisdiction?

• Barangays

• Municipalities

• Cities

• Provinces

What system governs Municipalities?

• Punong Barangay system

• Mayor-Council system

• Legislative system

• Barangay system

Which level of local government focuses on urban planning?

• Barangay

• Municipality

• City

• Province

What is the chief executive officer of a Province called?

• Mayor

• Governor

• Punong Barangay

• Councilor

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a Barangay?

• Planning local development projects

• Managing natural resources

• Providing disaster response

• Supporting vulnerable groups

What does a Municipality provide to support economic growth?

• Law enforcement

• Infrastructure development

• Disaster management

• Urban planning

How many regular members are in the Sangguniang Barangay?

• Five

• Seven

• Nine

• Eleven