The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (Filipino: Pangasiwaan sa Pagpapaunlad ng Kalakhang Maynila abbreviated MMDA) is an agency of the Republic of the Philippines created embracing the cities of Manila Quezon City Caloocan Pasay Mandaluyong Makati Pasig Marikina Muntinlupa Las Piñas Parañaque Valenzuela Malabon Taguig Navotas and San Juan and the municipality of Pateros.