Numerous cities within the country work independently from provinces and are also self-governing as ordered by Philippine Law via an Act of Congress. They are simply regarded as chartered cities and have separate Representatives within the Congress.
Maraming mga lungsod sa loob ng bansa na malayang nagtatrabaho mula sa mga lalawigan at ang iba ay sariling namamahala bilang iniutos ng Philippine Law sa pamamagitan ng isang Act of Congress.