Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 5642)
Republic Act No. 5642, enacted on June 21, 1969, created the Municipality of Narra in the Province of Palawan.
The barrios of Malatgao, Tinagong-dagat, Taritien, Antipoloan, Teresa, Panacan, Narra, Caguisan, Batang-batang, Bato-bato, Barirao, Malinao, Sandoval, Dumagueiia, El Vita, Calategas, Arumayuan, Tacras, Borirao, and part of Barrio Abo-abo were separated from Aborlan to form Narra.
The seat of the Municipality of Narra is at the present site of Barrio Narra.
The Mayor of the Municipality of Aborlan elected in the November 15, 1967 elections became the mayor of Narra.
The vice-mayor of Aborlan elected in the last elections became the mayor of Aborlan.
The councilor with the highest number of votes in the last elections became the vice-mayor of Narra, and the councilor with the second highest number of votes became the vice-mayor of Aborlan.
Vacant councilor positions were to be filled in accordance with the provisions of Republic Act No. 5185.
The Act took effect upon its approval on June 21, 1969.
That part of Barrio Abo-abo now belonging to the Municipality of Aborlan was included in the Municipality of Narra.
It was enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled.