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Philippines / Government

The Philippines local government, which is under the general supervision of the President is composed of provinces, cities, municipalities and barangays. These local government units act as agents for the executive branch and represents the inhabitants under its jurisdiction. The Department of Local Government exercises its supervisory authority over municipalities through provinces and over barangays through cities and municipalities. The provincial governor supervises cities and municipalities under his jurisdiction, but large cities such as Cebu City in Cebu Province and Baguio City in Benguet Province, operate independently of the province. On the other hand, city and municipal mayors, assume control of the barangays.

In the Philippines, cities, municipalities and provinces are created by acts of Congress, while barangays are created by ordinance of provincial boards. The duties and powers of local government units are clearly defined and identified in the constitution.


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