The National Capital Region (NCR) was established by the late president Ferdinand Marcos in November 7, 1975 and it is the only region in the country without any province. It is subdivided into 17 local government units (LGUs) comprising of 16 cities and one municipality. The 16 cities include Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela, Quezon City, Marikina, Pasig, Taguig, Makati, Manila, Mandaluyong, San Juan, Pasay, Parañaque, Las Piñas, and Muntinlupa.