History of the National Capital Region

Who created the City of Greater Manila in 1941?

• President Ferdinand Marcos

• President Manuel L. Quezon

• President Sergio Osmeña

• President Emilio Aguinaldo

What was the purpose of forming the City of Greater Manila in 1941?

• To manage urban development

• As an emergency measure for the looming Japanese war

• To increase population density

• To improve trade relations

Which of the following municipalities was NOT part of the City of Greater Manila in 1941?

• Caloocan

• Pasay

• Mandaluyong

• Makati

When was Metropolitan Manila formally established?

• 1975

• 1941

• 1978

• 1976

Which Presidential Decree formally established Metro Manila?

• P.D. 1396

• P.D. 940

• P.D. 824

• P.D. 1234

What was the primary purpose of the Metropolitan Manila Commission (MMC)?

• To declare Manila as the capital

• To manage the region

• To create new municipalities

• To merge Metro Manila with other provinces

What year was Metro Manila officially declared the National Capital Region?

• 1975

• 1976

• 1978

• 1980

Which Presidential Decree declared Metro Manila as the National Capital Region?

• P.D. 940

• P.D. 824

• P.D. 1396

• P.D. 101

How many cities and municipalities currently make up Metro Manila?

• 15 cities and 2 municipalities

• 16 cities and 1 municipality

• 14 cities and 2 municipalities

• 17 cities and no municipalities

What is the name of the government agency responsible for the regional governance of Metro Manila?

• Department of the Interior and Local Government

• Metro Manila Commission

• Metropolitan Manila Development Authority

• Metro Manila Regional Council