Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 120)
It is a joint task force-type unit composed of components from the Philippine Army, Philippine Constabulary, Philippine Air Force, Philippine Navy, and the PC Metropolitan Command to enforce law and order in the designated areas.
The Greater Manila area, Manila Bay and its coastal municipalities, and other suburban municipalities determined by the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
The Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines is tasked with organizing the Metropolitan Area Command.
The command is composed of the present PC Metropolitan Command and components from the Philippine Army, Philippine Constabulary, Philippine Air Force, and Philippine Navy.
Executive Order No. 76, dated July 14, 1967, established the PC Metropolitan Command.
Provincial Governors, City and Municipal Mayors, and heads of concerned national agencies are to extend full support and assistance and take steps to carry out the purposes of the Executive Order.
The Police Commission is required to ensure all Chiefs of Police exert maximum effort in law enforcement and maintenance of peace and order, and provide assistance to the Metropolitan Area Command.
It was fused into the Metropolitan Area Command as established by Executive Order No. 120.