Philippine Government Acronyms and Abbreviations

Government And Public Administration

A comprehensive guide to the acronyms used by Philippine government agencies, international organizations, and key programs.

Philippines Government Acronyms

30 Questions Medium Ages 12+ Apr 6, 2026

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1 What does the acronym DOH stand for in the Philippine government?

A Department of Health
B Department of Housing
C Division of Hospitals
D Department of Human Services

2 Which agency is responsible for the protection of the environment and natural resources?

A DOH
B DENR
C DTI
D DOST

3 What is the primary function of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)?

A Social security
B Central banking
C Agrarian reform
D Agricultural research

4 The Department of Education is commonly referred to by which acronym?

A DEPTED
B DepEd
C ED
D DOE

5 What does the acronym DSWD stand for?

A Department of Social Welfare and Development
B Division of Social Work and Development
C Department of Service and Welfare Department
D Department of Social Work and Democracy

6 Which agency handles the regulation of the local maritime industry?

A MARINA
B DOTR
C PCG
D PPA

7 What does the acronym PNP stand for?

A Philippine National Program
B Philippine National Police
C Public National Police
D Philippine Navy Personnel

8 The Commission on Higher Education is known as:

A CHED
B CHE
C HEDCOM
D EDUC

9 Which organization is known as the NBI?

A National Bureau of Investigation
B National Board of Inspectors
C National Bank of Investment
D National Business Institute

10 What does the acronym DILG stand for?

A Department of Interior and Local Government
B Department of International Labor Group
C Department of Infrastructure and Local Governance
D Department of Investment and Land Grants

11 Which entity is responsible for the nation's energy policies?

A DOE
B DENR
C DTI
D DOST

12 What is the acronym for the Department of Science and Technology?

A DOST
B DST
C SCITECH
D DEPTST

13 The agency that manages the government's official archives is:

A NAP
B NBI
C NEDA
D NHA

14 What does NEDA stand for?

A National Economic and Development Authority
B National Education and Development Agency
C National Employment and Development Administration
D National Economic and Defense Authority

15 Which department is responsible for foreign affairs?

A DFA
B DND
C DILG
D DOJ

16 The acronym for the agency managing the country's customs is:

A BOC
B BIR
C BTr
D BOI

17 What does DPWH stand for?

A Department of Public Works and Highways
B Department of Public Welfare and Health
C Department of Planning and Works of Home
D Department of Projects and Works of Highways

18 The agency responsible for the registration of lands is:

A LRA
B LMB
C DENR
D DAR

19 What does the acronym DOLE stand for?

A Department of Labor and Employment
B Department of Land and Environment
C Department of Legal and Official Labor
D Department of Local Employment

20 Which commission is responsible for conducting elections?

A COMELEC
B COA
C CSC
D CHR

21 What is the primary function of the NTC?

A Telecommunications regulation
B Transportation control
C Tourism commerce
D Technology center

22 The Social Security System is abbreviated as:

A SSS
B GSIS
C HDMF
D PHIC

23 What does the acronym PAGASA represent?

A Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration
B Philippine Agency for Government and Space Administration
C Philippine Aviation and Geographical Association
D Philippine Astronomical and Geophysical Agency

24 Which agency is in charge of promoting tourism?

A DOT
B DTI
C DFA
D DILG

25 What does the acronym DND stand for?

A Department of National Defense
B Department of National Development
C Department of Natural Defense
D Division of National Defense

26 The agency responsible for agrarian reform is:

A DAR
B DENR
C DA
D NIA

27 What is the acronym for the Philippine Space Agency?

A PhilSA
B PSA
C SPACER
D PHSA

28 Which agency oversees the Philippine sports development?

A PSC
B POC
C DEPED
D CHED

29 What does the acronym DTI stand for?

A Department of Trade and Industry
B Department of Technology and Innovation
C Department of Transportation and Infrastructure
D Department of Tourism and Investment

30 The agency responsible for the management of the judiciary is referred to as:

A JUD
B SC
C CA
D CTA

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