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1
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What is the current Constitution of the Philippines?

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1987 Constitution

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2
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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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3
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What is the highest court in the Philippines?

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Supreme Court

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4
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How long is the term of a Philippine president?

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6 years

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5
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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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6
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What is the upper house of Congress in the Philippines called?

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Senate

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7
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How many senators are there in the Philippine Senate?

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24

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8
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Who is the presiding officer of the Senate?

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Senate President

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9
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How many justices serve on the Philippine Supreme Court?

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15

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10
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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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11
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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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12
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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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13
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What type of government does the Philippines have?

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Democratic and Republican

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14
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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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15
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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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16
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Which agency is responsible for investigating government corruption in the Philippines?

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Ombudsman

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17
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How often are barangay elections held in the Philippines?

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Every 3 years

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18
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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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19
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What is the minimum voting age in the Philippines?

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18 years old

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20
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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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21
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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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22
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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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23
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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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24
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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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25
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Who heads the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in the Philippines?

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Secretary of Foreign Affairs

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26
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How long is the term of office for Philippine senators?

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6 years

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27
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What is the role of the Department of Justice (DOJ) in the Philippines?

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To enforce laws and administer justice

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28
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Which branch of government interprets the laws?

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Judicial branch

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29
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What is the electoral system used in the Philippines?

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Plurality voting system

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30
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What is the title given to the head of the Supreme Court?

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Chief Justice

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31
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What is the function of the Sandiganbayan?

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To try cases involving public officials and corruption

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32
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Which office is responsible for approving the national budget in the Philippines?

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Congress

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33
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Who appoints the members of the Cabinet in the Philippines?

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The President

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34
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Who becomes President if the current President is unable to serve?

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The Vice President

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35
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What is the government agency tasked with census and statistics in the Philippines?

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Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)

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36
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What is the mandate of the Department of Education (DepEd)?

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To oversee and improve basic education

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37
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What is the term for an official agreement between the Philippines and another country?

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Treaty

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38
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What is the smallest political unit in the Philippines?

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Barangay

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39
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What is the Filipino term for the national budget?

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Pambansang Badyet

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40
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Who has the power to declare Martial Law in the Philippines?

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The President

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41
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What body is responsible for the creation of laws in the Philippines?

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Congress

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42
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Who confirms the appointments made by the President?

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Commission on Appointments

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43
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Who is responsible for managing public finances in the Philippines?

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Department of Finance

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44
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What is the principle of checks and balances?

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Each branch of government has powers to limit the others

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45
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What law governs local autonomy in the Philippines?

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Local Government Code of 1991

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46
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What is the role of the Department of Health (DOH)?

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To ensure public health services

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47
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Who has the power to impeach the President of the Philippines?

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House of Representatives

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48
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What is the primary function of the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC)?

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To recommend appointees to the judiciary

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49
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What is the voting system used in barangay elections?

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Non-partisan election system

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50
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What is the main responsibility of the Department of National Defense (DND)?

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To protect the country from external threats

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51
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What is the role of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)?

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To provide social services and assistance

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52
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Who appoints the justices of the Supreme Court in the Philippines?

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The President, with confirmation by the Commission on Appointments

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53
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What is the highest-ranking military official in the Philippines?

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Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces

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54
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What is the role of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)?

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To coordinate economic development planning

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55
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Which government agency is responsible for trade and industry promotion?

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Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)

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56
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Who was the first President of the Philippines?

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Emilio Aguinaldo

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57
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Who has the authority to approve treaties in the Philippines?

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Senate

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58
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What is the responsibility of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)?

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To oversee local governments and maintain peace and order

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59
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What is the role of the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG)?

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To represent the government in legal proceedings

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60
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What is the role of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)?

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To collect taxes

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61
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What does ‘barangay’ mean in Filipino?

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Village or community

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62
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Who was the first female President of the Philippines?

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Corazon Aquino

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63
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What is the primary role of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)?

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To promote scientific and technological advancement

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64
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What is the Philippine law-making process?

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Bill is proposed, approved by Congress, and signed by the President

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65
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What is the main role of the Department of Tourism (DOT)?

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To promote tourism in the Philippines

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66
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What is the official language of the Philippine government?

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Filipino and English

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67
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Who supervises the Philippine National Police (PNP)?

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Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)

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68
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What is the term of office for a Barangay Captain?

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3 years

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69
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Who is the Speaker of the House of Representatives as of 2023?

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Martin Romualdez

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70
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What is the main responsibility of the Department of Agriculture (DA)?

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To improve agriculture and food production

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71
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How many branches of government does the Philippines have?

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Three

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72
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What does ‘LGU’ stand for?

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Local Government Unit

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73
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Who can veto a bill passed by Congress?

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The President

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74
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What is the role of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)?

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To regulate the monetary system

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75
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Who is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court as of 2023?

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Alexander Gesmundo

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76
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Which agency is responsible for disaster preparedness in the Philippines?

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National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)

77
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What is the main function of the Senate Committee on Finance?

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To review and approve government spending and budget

78
Q

Who is the head of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)?

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Secretary of Labor and Employment

79
Q

What is the role of the Department of Energy (DOE)?

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To oversee energy resources and policies

80
Q

Who has the authority to grant pardons in the Philippines?

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The President

81
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What is the role of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)?

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To protect the environment and manage natural resources

82
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Who has the power to pass laws related to tax collection in the Philippines?

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Congress

83
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What is the Philippine judicial branch’s main function?

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To interpret laws

84
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Who was the author of the Philippine National Anthem?

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Julian Felipe

85
Q

How many stars are on the Philippine flag?

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Three

86
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Who was the first Speaker of the House of Representatives in the Philippines?

A

Sergio Osmeña

87
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What is the primary role of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)?

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To maintain and develop public infrastructure

88
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Who is responsible for appointing Philippine ambassadors?

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The President

89
Q

Which agency handles the registration of businesses in the Philippines?

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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

90
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What is the main purpose of the Commission on Audit (COA)?

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To audit government finances and expenditures

91
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What is the role of the Department of Transportation (DOTr)?

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To manage transportation policies and infrastructure

92
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What is the main purpose of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT)?

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To oversee information technology development and communication services

93
Q

What is the role of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA)?

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To manage and regulate overseas employment

94
Q

Who leads the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP)?

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Chairperson of NHCP

95
Q

What is the oldest law in the Philippines still in effect?

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The Maura Law of 1893

96
Q

Who has the power to create new provinces in the Philippines?

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Congress

97
Q

Under which Philippine president was the first autonomous region in Muslim Mindanao created?

A

Corazon Aquino

98
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What is the primary role of the Judicial and Bar Council in the Philippines?

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To screen and recommend candidates for the judiciary

99
Q

In which year was the Bangsamoro Organic Law signed into law?

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2018

100
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What is the maximum number of consecutive terms a Philippine congressman can serve?

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Three

101
Q

What is the main role of the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA)?

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To provide intelligence for national security

102
Q

Which agency is responsible for regulating food and drug safety in the Philippines?

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

103
Q

What is the minimum age requirement to be a senator in the Philippines?

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35 years old

104
Q

Which body is responsible for hearing cases of impeachment in the Philippines?

A

Senate

105
Q

What is the term used for the President’s official discretionary fund in the Philippines?

A

Presidential Social Fund

106
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Who was the first Supreme Court Chief Justice appointed during the Philippine Commonwealth period?

A

Ramon Avanceña

107
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Which department handles the distribution of social pensions to senior citizens?

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Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)

108
Q

Who oversees the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)?

A

Monetary Board

109
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Which department is responsible for the management and regulation of the country’s natural resources?

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Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)

110
Q

How many Philippine Supreme Court justices must agree to declare a law unconstitutional?

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A majority

111
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What is the primary legislative oversight body in the Philippines?

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Commission on Audit (COA)

112
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What is the role of the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA)?

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To combat bureaucratic inefficiencies and reduce red tape

113
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Under what law are Indigenous Peoples’ rights in the Philippines protected?

A

Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Act (IPRA)

114
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Who has the power to propose amendments to the Philippine Constitution?

A

Congress and a constitutional convention

115
Q

What is the term for a national referendum called to approve constitutional amendments?

A

Plebiscite

116
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Which government body is responsible for licensing and regulating banks in the Philippines?

A

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)

117
Q

What is the law governing citizenship acquisition in the Philippines?

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Philippine Citizenship Law

118
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What is the specific power of the Philippine Ombudsman?

A

To investigate and prosecute government officials

119
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What term describes the judicial review power to examine the constitutionality of executive actions?

A

Judicial review

120
Q

What body is responsible for monitoring foreign nationals entering and leaving the Philippines?

A

Bureau of Immigration (BI)

121
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Who administers the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA)?

A

Board of Trustees

122
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Under which department does the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) operate?

A

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)

123
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Who can declare the creation of a special economic zone in the Philippines?

A

The President

124
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What is the role of the National Privacy Commission (NPC)?

A

To protect individual data privacy rights

125
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Who chairs the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)?

A

The President

126
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What is the main role of the Office of the Government Corporate Counsel (OGCC)?

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To represent government-owned corporations in legal matters

127
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What is the term of office for a Commissioner of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC)?

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7 years

128
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Who was the first Ombudsman of the Philippines?

A

Conrado M. Vasquez

129
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Which Philippine president signed the Local Government Code of 1991 into law?

A

Corazon Aquino

130
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What is the role of the Philippine Reclamation Authority?

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To manage land reclamation projects

131
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Who has the authority to appoint members of the Monetary Board?

A

The President, with confirmation from the Commission on Appointments

132
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What is the main function of the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC)?

A

To regulate and supervise telecommunications services

133
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Under which department does the Philippine National Police (PNP) operate?

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Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)

134
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Which constitutional commission is tasked with promoting good governance in the Philippines?

A

Civil Service Commission (CSC)

135
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Who was the first Filipino to serve as President of the UN General Assembly?

A

Carlos P. Romulo

136
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Which government body regulates water services in Metro Manila?

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Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS)

137
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What does RA 8371, the Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Act of 1997, establish?

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Recognition and protection of Indigenous Peoples’ rights

138
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Which law mandates free public tertiary education in state universities and colleges?

A

Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act

139
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What agency is tasked with enforcing Philippine fishing laws?

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Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)

140
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What is the purpose of the People’s Survival Fund?

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To fund climate adaptation projects in the Philippines

141
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What is the main responsibility of the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP)?

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To provide financial services and support for development projects

142
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Who has the power to pardon individuals convicted of crimes in the Philippines?

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The President

143
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Which agency regulates advertisements in the Philippines?

A

Ad Standards Council (ASC)

144
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Who is responsible for setting the minimum wage in the Philippines?

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Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards

145
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Which agency is tasked with enforcing intellectual property laws?

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Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL)

146
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What government body is responsible for creating national guidelines for urban planning?

A

Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB)

147
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Which agency oversees the welfare of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs)?

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Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA)

148
Q

What does the Anti-Hazing Act of 2018 seek to prevent?

A

Hazing and initiation violence

149
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Under the Constitution, which government agency is responsible for planning and budgeting?

A

Department of Budget and Management (DBM)

150
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What is the term for the judicial power to void executive or legislative actions in the Philippines?

A

Judicial review

151
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Who has the authority to audit all government agencies in the Philippines?

A

Commission on Audit (COA)

152
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Who has the authority to confirm or reject presidential appointments in the Philippines?

A

Commission on Appointments

153
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What is the primary role of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD)?

A

To manage housing policies and urban development

154
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Under what department does the Bureau of Customs operate?

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Department of Finance

155
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Who was the first Filipino Chief Justice of the Philippine Supreme Court?

A

Cayetano Arellano

156
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Which agency regulates the media and broadcast industry in the Philippines?

A

National Telecommunications Commission (NTC)

157
Q

What is the term used for the government’s rights over minerals and resources?

A

Patrimonial ownership

158
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What does the Administrative Code of 1987 establish?

A

The structure and functions of government agencies

159
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Who chairs the Commission on Human Rights in the Philippines?

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Chairperson appointed by the President

160
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What law created the Philippine Space Agency?

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Philippine Space Act

161
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Who has the authority to suspend local government officials in the Philippines?

A

The Office of the Ombudsman or DILG

162
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Which agency is tasked with conservation of Philippine cultural heritage?

A

National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA)

163
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What does the term ‘fiscal autonomy’ refer to in Philippine governance?

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Independent budget control for certain government branches

164
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Which government office issues passports to Philippine citizens?

A

Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)

165
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Who was the Philippine president who implemented the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP)?

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Corazon Aquino

166
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What body enforces the Philippines’ data protection laws?

A

National Privacy Commission (NPC)

167
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Under which department does the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) operate?

A

Department of Finance

168
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Who has the authority to create special courts in the Philippines?

A

Supreme Court

169
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Which department leads the national anti-poverty programs in the Philippines?

A

National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC)

170
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Which government agency monitors pollution levels and environmental compliance?

A

Environmental Management Bureau (EMB)

171
Q

What is the legal basis for public access to government records in the Philippines?

A

Freedom of Information (FOI) Order

172
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Who leads the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA)?

A

Director-General appointed by the President

173
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What is the primary function of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines?

A

To preserve and promote historical sites and artifacts

174
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Who enforces laws protecting consumers in the Philippines?

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Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)

175
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What does the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 aim to address?

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Prevent terrorism and threats to national security

176
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Which agency oversees civil aviation in the Philippines?

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Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP)

177
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Which agency is tasked with regulating renewable energy in the Philippines?

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Department of Energy (DOE)

178
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Who can declare a ‘state of calamity’ in the Philippines?

A

The President or local government unit

179
Q

Under which department does the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) operate?

A

Office of the President

180
Q

What is the primary role of the Armed Forces of the Philippines?

A

To protect national sovereignty and security

181
Q

Who is responsible for managing the Philippine national debt?

A

Bureau of the Treasury

182
Q

Which agency is responsible for developing the Philippines’ national land use policy?

A

National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)

183
Q

What is the role of the Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency?

A

To promote volunteerism and coordinate volunteer programs

184
Q

Which agency is tasked with managing forestry resources in the Philippines?

A

Forest Management Bureau (FMB)

185
Q

Who represents the Philippines in foreign diplomatic affairs?

A

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)

186
Q

What is the significance of RA 10368, the Human Rights Victims Reparation and Recognition Act?

A

To recognize and compensate Martial Law victims

187
Q

Which department is responsible for regulating government procurement?

A

Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB)

188
Q

Under what department does the Bureau of Quarantine operate?

A

“Department of Health (DOH)

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