PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT Flashcards
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What is the current Constitution of the Philippines?
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1987 Constitution
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Who is the head of the executive branch in the Philippines?
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The President
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What is the highest court in the Philippines?
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Supreme Court
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How long is the term of a Philippine president?
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6 years
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What is the lower house of Congress in the Philippines called?
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House of Representatives
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What is the upper house of Congress in the Philippines called?
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Senate
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How many senators are there in the Philippine Senate?
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24
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Who is the presiding officer of the Senate?
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Senate President
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How many justices serve on the Philippine Supreme Court?
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15
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What is the primary function of the legislative branch in the Philippines?
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To make laws
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What is the role of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC)?
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To oversee elections
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What is the minimum age requirement for a Philippine presidential candidate?
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40 years old
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What type of government does the Philippines have?
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Democratic and Republican
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Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines?
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The President
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What is the term length for members of the House of Representatives?
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3 years
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Which agency is responsible for investigating government corruption in the Philippines?
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Ombudsman
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How often are barangay elections held in the Philippines?
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Every 3 years
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What is the name of the official residence of the President of the Philippines?
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Malacañang Palace
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What is the minimum voting age in the Philippines?
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18 years old
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Who is the Vice President of the Philippines as of 2023?
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Sara Duterte
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What is the body responsible for national budget planning and management in the Philippines?
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Department of Budget and Management
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How many members of Congress can the House of Representatives have according to the 1987 Constitution?
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Up to 250 representatives
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What is the term for the decentralized local government units in the Philippines?
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Local Government Units (LGUs)
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What is the principle of separation of powers?
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Division of government powers into three branches
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Who heads the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in the Philippines?
Secretary of Foreign Affairs
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How long is the term of office for Philippine senators?
6 years
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What is the role of the Department of Justice (DOJ) in the Philippines?
To enforce laws and administer justice
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Which branch of government interprets the laws?
Judicial branch
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What is the electoral system used in the Philippines?
Plurality voting system
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What is the title given to the head of the Supreme Court?
Chief Justice
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What is the function of the Sandiganbayan?
To try cases involving public officials and corruption
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Which office is responsible for approving the national budget in the Philippines?
Congress
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Who appoints the members of the Cabinet in the Philippines?
The President
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Who becomes President if the current President is unable to serve?
The Vice President
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What is the government agency tasked with census and statistics in the Philippines?
Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)
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What is the mandate of the Department of Education (DepEd)?
To oversee and improve basic education
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What is the term for an official agreement between the Philippines and another country?
Treaty
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What is the smallest political unit in the Philippines?
Barangay
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What is the Filipino term for the national budget?
Pambansang Badyet
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Who has the power to declare Martial Law in the Philippines?
The President
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What body is responsible for the creation of laws in the Philippines?
Congress
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Who confirms the appointments made by the President?
Commission on Appointments
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Who is responsible for managing public finances in the Philippines?
Department of Finance
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What is the principle of checks and balances?
Each branch of government has powers to limit the others
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What law governs local autonomy in the Philippines?
Local Government Code of 1991
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What is the role of the Department of Health (DOH)?
To ensure public health services
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Who has the power to impeach the President of the Philippines?
House of Representatives
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What is the primary function of the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC)?
To recommend appointees to the judiciary
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What is the voting system used in barangay elections?
Non-partisan election system
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What is the main responsibility of the Department of National Defense (DND)?
To protect the country from external threats
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What is the role of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)?
To provide social services and assistance
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Who appoints the justices of the Supreme Court in the Philippines?
The President, with confirmation by the Commission on Appointments
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What is the highest-ranking military official in the Philippines?
Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces
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What is the role of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)?
To coordinate economic development planning
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Which government agency is responsible for trade and industry promotion?
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
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Who was the first President of the Philippines?
Emilio Aguinaldo
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Who has the authority to approve treaties in the Philippines?
Senate
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What is the responsibility of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)?
To oversee local governments and maintain peace and order
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What is the role of the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG)?
To represent the government in legal proceedings
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What is the role of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)?
To collect taxes
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What does 'barangay' mean in Filipino?
Village or community
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Who was the first female President of the Philippines?
Corazon Aquino
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What is the primary role of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)?
To promote scientific and technological advancement
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What is the Philippine law-making process?
Bill is proposed, approved by Congress, and signed by the President
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What is the main role of the Department of Tourism (DOT)?
To promote tourism in the Philippines
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What is the official language of the Philippine government?
Filipino and English
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Who supervises the Philippine National Police (PNP)?
Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)
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What is the term of office for a Barangay Captain?
3 years
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Who is the Speaker of the House of Representatives as of 2023?
Martin Romualdez
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What is the main responsibility of the Department of Agriculture (DA)?
To improve agriculture and food production
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How many branches of government does the Philippines have?
Three
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What does 'LGU' stand for?
Local Government Unit
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Who can veto a bill passed by Congress?
The President
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What is the role of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)?
To regulate the monetary system
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Who is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court as of 2023?
Alexander Gesmundo
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Which agency is responsible for disaster preparedness in the Philippines?
National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)
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What is the main function of the Senate Committee on Finance?
To review and approve government spending and budget
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Who is the head of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)?
Secretary of Labor and Employment
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What is the role of the Department of Energy (DOE)?
To oversee energy resources and policies
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Who has the authority to grant pardons in the Philippines?
The President
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What is the role of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)?
To protect the environment and manage natural resources
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Who has the power to pass laws related to tax collection in the Philippines?
Congress
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What is the Philippine judicial branch's main function?
To interpret laws
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Who was the author of the Philippine National Anthem?
Julian Felipe
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How many stars are on the Philippine flag?
Three
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Who was the first Speaker of the House of Representatives in the Philippines?
Sergio Osmeña
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What is the primary role of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)?
To maintain and develop public infrastructure
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Who is responsible for appointing Philippine ambassadors?
The President
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Which agency handles the registration of businesses in the Philippines?
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
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What is the main purpose of the Commission on Audit (COA)?
To audit government finances and expenditures
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What is the role of the Department of Transportation (DOTr)?
To manage transportation policies and infrastructure
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What is the main purpose of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT)?
To oversee information technology development and communication services
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What is the role of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA)?
To manage and regulate overseas employment
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Who leads the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP)?
Chairperson of NHCP
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What is the oldest law in the Philippines still in effect?
The Maura Law of 1893
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Who has the power to create new provinces in the Philippines?
Congress
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Under which Philippine president was the first autonomous region in Muslim Mindanao created?
Corazon Aquino
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What is the primary role of the Judicial and Bar Council in the Philippines?
To screen and recommend candidates for the judiciary
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In which year was the Bangsamoro Organic Law signed into law?
2018
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What is the maximum number of consecutive terms a Philippine congressman can serve?
Three
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What is the main role of the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA)?
To provide intelligence for national security
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Which agency is responsible for regulating food and drug safety in the Philippines?
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
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What is the minimum age requirement to be a senator in the Philippines?
35 years old
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Which body is responsible for hearing cases of impeachment in the Philippines?
Senate
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What is the term used for the President's official discretionary fund in the Philippines?
Presidential Social Fund
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Who was the first Supreme Court Chief Justice appointed during the Philippine Commonwealth period?
Ramon Avanceña
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Which department handles the distribution of social pensions to senior citizens?
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)
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Who oversees the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)?
Monetary Board
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Which department is responsible for the management and regulation of the country's natural resources?
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
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How many Philippine Supreme Court justices must agree to declare a law unconstitutional?
A majority
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What is the primary legislative oversight body in the Philippines?
Commission on Audit (COA)
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What is the role of the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA)?
To combat bureaucratic inefficiencies and reduce red tape
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Under what law are Indigenous Peoples' rights in the Philippines protected?
Indigenous Peoples' Rights Act (IPRA)
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Who has the power to propose amendments to the Philippine Constitution?
Congress and a constitutional convention
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What is the term for a national referendum called to approve constitutional amendments?
Plebiscite
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Which government body is responsible for licensing and regulating banks in the Philippines?
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)
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What is the law governing citizenship acquisition in the Philippines?
Philippine Citizenship Law
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What is the specific power of the Philippine Ombudsman?
To investigate and prosecute government officials
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What term describes the judicial review power to examine the constitutionality of executive actions?
Judicial review
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What body is responsible for monitoring foreign nationals entering and leaving the Philippines?
Bureau of Immigration (BI)
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Who administers the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA)?
Board of Trustees
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Under which department does the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) operate?
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)
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Who can declare the creation of a special economic zone in the Philippines?
The President
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What is the role of the National Privacy Commission (NPC)?
To protect individual data privacy rights
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Who chairs the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)?
The President
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What is the main role of the Office of the Government Corporate Counsel (OGCC)?
To represent government-owned corporations in legal matters
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What is the term of office for a Commissioner of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC)?
7 years
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Who was the first Ombudsman of the Philippines?
Conrado M. Vasquez
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Which Philippine president signed the Local Government Code of 1991 into law?
Corazon Aquino
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What is the role of the Philippine Reclamation Authority?
To manage land reclamation projects
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Who has the authority to appoint members of the Monetary Board?
The President, with confirmation from the Commission on Appointments
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What is the main function of the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC)?
To regulate and supervise telecommunications services
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Under which department does the Philippine National Police (PNP) operate?
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)
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Which constitutional commission is tasked with promoting good governance in the Philippines?
Civil Service Commission (CSC)
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Who was the first Filipino to serve as President of the UN General Assembly?
Carlos P. Romulo
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Which government body regulates water services in Metro Manila?
Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS)
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What does RA 8371, the Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Act of 1997, establish?
Recognition and protection of Indigenous Peoples' rights
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Which law mandates free public tertiary education in state universities and colleges?
Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act
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What agency is tasked with enforcing Philippine fishing laws?
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)
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What is the purpose of the People's Survival Fund?
To fund climate adaptation projects in the Philippines
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What is the main responsibility of the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP)?
To provide financial services and support for development projects
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Who has the power to pardon individuals convicted of crimes in the Philippines?
The President
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Which agency regulates advertisements in the Philippines?
Ad Standards Council (ASC)
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Who is responsible for setting the minimum wage in the Philippines?
Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards
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Which agency is tasked with enforcing intellectual property laws?
Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL)
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What government body is responsible for creating national guidelines for urban planning?
Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB)
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Which agency oversees the welfare of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs)?
Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA)
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What does the Anti-Hazing Act of 2018 seek to prevent?
Hazing and initiation violence
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Under the Constitution, which government agency is responsible for planning and budgeting?
Department of Budget and Management (DBM)
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What is the term for the judicial power to void executive or legislative actions in the Philippines?
Judicial review
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Who has the authority to audit all government agencies in the Philippines?
Commission on Audit (COA)
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Who has the authority to confirm or reject presidential appointments in the Philippines?
Commission on Appointments
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What is the primary role of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD)?
To manage housing policies and urban development
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Under what department does the Bureau of Customs operate?
Department of Finance
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Who was the first Filipino Chief Justice of the Philippine Supreme Court?
Cayetano Arellano
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Which agency regulates the media and broadcast industry in the Philippines?
National Telecommunications Commission (NTC)
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What is the term used for the government’s rights over minerals and resources?
Patrimonial ownership
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What does the Administrative Code of 1987 establish?
The structure and functions of government agencies
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Who chairs the Commission on Human Rights in the Philippines?
Chairperson appointed by the President
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What law created the Philippine Space Agency?
Philippine Space Act
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Who has the authority to suspend local government officials in the Philippines?
The Office of the Ombudsman or DILG
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Which agency is tasked with conservation of Philippine cultural heritage?
National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA)
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What does the term 'fiscal autonomy' refer to in Philippine governance?
Independent budget control for certain government branches
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Which government office issues passports to Philippine citizens?
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)
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Who was the Philippine president who implemented the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP)?
Corazon Aquino
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What body enforces the Philippines' data protection laws?
National Privacy Commission (NPC)
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Under which department does the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) operate?
Department of Finance
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Who has the authority to create special courts in the Philippines?
Supreme Court
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Which department leads the national anti-poverty programs in the Philippines?
National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC)
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Which government agency monitors pollution levels and environmental compliance?
Environmental Management Bureau (EMB)
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What is the legal basis for public access to government records in the Philippines?
Freedom of Information (FOI) Order
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Who leads the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA)?
Director-General appointed by the President
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What is the primary function of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines?
To preserve and promote historical sites and artifacts
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Who enforces laws protecting consumers in the Philippines?
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
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What does the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 aim to address?
Prevent terrorism and threats to national security
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Which agency oversees civil aviation in the Philippines?
Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP)
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Which agency is tasked with regulating renewable energy in the Philippines?
Department of Energy (DOE)
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Who can declare a 'state of calamity' in the Philippines?
The President or local government unit
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Under which department does the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) operate?
Office of the President
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What is the primary role of the Armed Forces of the Philippines?
To protect national sovereignty and security
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Who is responsible for managing the Philippine national debt?
Bureau of the Treasury
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Which agency is responsible for developing the Philippines' national land use policy?
National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)
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What is the role of the Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency?
To promote volunteerism and coordinate volunteer programs
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Which agency is tasked with managing forestry resources in the Philippines?
Forest Management Bureau (FMB)
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Who represents the Philippines in foreign diplomatic affairs?
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)
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What is the significance of RA 10368, the Human Rights Victims Reparation and Recognition Act?
To recognize and compensate Martial Law victims
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Which department is responsible for regulating government procurement?
Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB)
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Under what department does the Bureau of Quarantine operate?
"Department of Health (DOH)
