Which place completes this sentence about Quezon City? Quezon City served as the capital of the Philippines from 1948 until 1976, when the designation was returned to ______.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Manila
Quezon City, named after Manuel L. Quezon and founded in 1939, is now the most populous city in the Philippines. It served as the national capital from 1948 until 1976, when the designation went back to Manila. Makati, Naga and Cagayan de Oro have never held that role.
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