Does the creation of special metropolitan political subdivisions eliminate the autonomy of its component cities? When Congress creates special metropolitan political subdivisions, the component cities and municipalities do not arbitrarily lose their individual powers. They expressly retain their basic autonomy and securely continue to have their own local executives and legislative assemblies. The newly created metropolitan authority is designed solely to handle basic services that require integrated and coordinated efforts among the units. This preservation of local autonomy within a metropolitan setup is guaranteed by Article X, Section 11, 1987 Philippine Constitution. “The component cities and municipalities shall retain their basic autonomy and shall be entitled to their own local executives and legislative assemblies.” 06-Mar-26 About Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices
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