06/09/2025
Al-Barka was created by Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act (MMAA) No. 191, passed by the Regional Legislative Assembly of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) on December 20, 2005.
Ratification: The law was ratified through a plebiscite held on May 22, 2006, formally establishing Al-Barka as a municipality separate from Tipo-Tipo.
Barangays: The municipality was composed of 16 barangays carved out of Tipo-Tipo municipality.