Preamble
WHEREAS, the four cities and 13 municipalities comprising the Metropolitan Manila area have been integrated and placed under the jurisdiction of the Metropolitan Manila Commission to achieve economy, efficiency and simplicity in the local government system in this area and to enhance its growth and development as the country's capital region; WHEREAS, there is a need to augment and strengthen the implementing arm of the Metropolitan Manila Commission by creating the position of vice-mayor in the four cities and 13 municipalities in Metropolitan Manila; NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution, do hereby decree and order as follows: