This document discusses fundamental issues regarding intergovernmental relations between the national government, autonomous regions, and local government units (LGUs) in the Philippines. It presents a working autonomy framework with the president having general supervision over autonomous regions and regional governors having general supervision over provincial governors. The autonomous region is meant to consolidate powers and resources, while LGUs are meant to be basic service providers to communities. Several issues are then raised regarding balancing autonomy, identity, relations, inclusiveness, delineation of powers, and establishing coordination mechanisms between the three levels of government.