QuestionsQuestions (Republic Act No. 7679)
RA 7679 is a law enacted by Congress that creates a new local government unit—the Municipality of Sofronio Española—in the Province of Palawan by separating specified barangays from the Municipality of Brooke's Point.
Barangays Pulot Center, Pulot Shore (Pulot I), Pulot Interior (Pulot II), Iraray, Punang, Labog, Panitian, Isumbo, and Abo-Abo.
The seat of government is in Barangay Pulot Center.
Section 2 provides a boundary description using geographic coordinates (latitude/longitude) and bearings/distances, including references to natural features such as Caramay Bay, Mantalingahan Range, Mount Corumi, Pulot Range, Malanut Range, and Abo-Abo River, plus the meandering mainland coastline.
The southern side, mouth of the Abo-Abo River.
Bintaugan, Inamukan, Arrecife, Bessie, Gardiner, and Tagalinog.
It acquires corporate existence upon ratification by a majority of votes cast in a plebiscite in the affected areas.
Within ninety (90) days after the approval of the Act.
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC).
The expenses are paid out of the appropriations for the COMELEC under the current General Appropriations Act.
The mayor, vice-mayor, and members of the sangguniang bayan are appointed by the President of the Philippines.
They hold office until their successors are elected and qualified.
Their tenure is interim; they continue serving without elections until the regular electoral process produces successors who qualify for office.
The Act takes effect upon its approval.
It lapsed into law on February 24, 1994 without the President's signature pursuant to Section 27(1), Article VI of the Constitution.
It means the law became effective by constitutional operation despite the absence of presidential signature; the text specifically states it lapsed into law on February 24, 1994 under Sec. 27(1), Art. VI of the Constitution.
It ensures that the affected population ratifies the creation of the municipality, and the new LGU’s corporate existence depends on majority approval in the plebiscite.