Republic Act No. 6681

Legal Principle/Provision: This section enacts the official renaming of the Municipality of Wright, located in the Province of Samar, to the Municipality of Paranas.
Key Definitions Introduced:
- Municipality of Wright: Former name of the local government unit being renamed.
- Municipality of Paranas: New name of the local government unit.
Important Requirements or Procedures Outlined: None specified in this section.
Relevant Timeframes, Deadlines, or Expiration Details: This change is effective upon approval by a plebiscite.
Penalties, Liabilities, or Consequences Mentioned: None specified in this section.

Legal Principle/Provision: The Act becomes effective following a successful plebiscite where a majority of votes must be cast in favor of the name change.
Key Definitions Introduced:
- Plebiscite: A direct vote in which an entire electorate is invited to vote on a particular proposal and is a requirement for the enactment of this law.
Important Requirements or Procedures Outlined:
- A plebiscite must be conducted in accordance with existing laws to determine public support for the name change.
Relevant Timeframes, Deadlines, or Expiration Details: The Act takes effect upon approval of the majority vote in the plebiscite.
Penalties, Liabilities, or Consequences Mentioned: None specified in this section.

Legal Principle/Provision: This section confirms the legislative process leading to the approval of the Act.
Key Definitions Introduced: None specific to this section.
Important Requirements or Procedures Outlined:
- The Act originated in the House of Representatives.
- Final passage occurred on November 23, 1988, by the House and on September 12, 1988, by the Senate.
Relevant Timeframes, Deadlines, or Expiration Details: Date of approval is November 4, 1988.
Penalties, Liabilities, or Consequences Mentioned: None specified in this section.

Legal Principle/Provision: The Act received final approval from the President of the Philippines, solidifying its enactment.
Key Definitions Introduced:
- President of the Philippines: The head of state who approved the Act, identified as Corazon C. Aquino.
Important Requirements or Procedures Outlined: Approval is necessary for the Act to become law.
Relevant Timeframes, Deadlines, or Expiration Details: Approved on November 4, 1988.
Penalties, Liabilities, or Consequences Mentioned: None specified in this section.

Republic Act No. 6681 officially changes the name of the Municipality of Wright to the Municipality of Paranas.
The name change is contingent upon a successful plebiscite, requiring a majority vote for approval.
The Act was passed by both houses of Congress and received presidential approval on November 4, 1988, marking its formal enactment.