M3: Ruling Systems

Question 1

􀀀 Performs planning, monitoring and
coordinative functions, and in the process
exercises regulatory and supervisory authority
over the delivery of metro-wide services within
Metro Manila without diminution of the
autonomy of the local government units
concerning purely local matters.

Answer 1

Metropolitan Manila Development
Authority (MMDA)

Question 2

• The walls and flyover pillars of the 28-kilometer Epifanio
  delos Santos Ave. (Edsa) will soon be dotted with large-scale
  paintings of 10 renowned artists in the country that aims to
  provide a respite from the drab surroundings of
  smoke-belching vehicles and billboards, and a refreshing
  contrast that can help commuters and motorists calm down
  when they’re stuck in traffic.

Answer 2

MMDA ART
0 The EDSA Project: Featuring Large-scale
Paintings of Renowned Filipino Artists

Question 3

MMDA ART

Answer 3

(Paintings or Graffiti)

Question 4

MMDA Architecture

Answer 4

Gwapotel, Footbridges

Question 5

• is a portmanteau of gwapo, Nick
  Alvin term which means
  good-looking, and hotel. The word is
  used by Metropolitan Manila
  Development
  Authority Chairman Bayani
  Fernando to a worker’s inn he
  founded in the old refurbished 4 story
  building which formerly houses
  the National Power
  Corporation located along Bonifacio
  Drive, Port Area, Manila.

Answer 5

Gwapotel

Question 6

• Starting from Bayani Fernando’s
  term, there has been a large
  increase in construction of
  footbridges all over Metro Manila. It
  has been continued, albeit fewer
  than before, by succeeding
  chairmen. It has been hailed due to
  providing safe passage and crossing
  for pedestrians in otherwise risky
  pedestrian lanes.

Answer 6

Footbridges

Question 7

0 is an annual film festival held
in Metro Manila, the Philippines
which founded by MMDA. The
festival, which runs from December
25 (Christmas) through New Years
Day and into first weekend of
January in the following year,
focuses on Filipino films.

Answer 7

Metro Manila Film Festival
(MMFF)