In June 1851, the Spanish military government based in Zamboanga sent forces to Polloc, presently a barangay of Parang, and seized it.

[5] Having a natural deep water harbor, the Spanish then set up a fortress and a naval base at Polloc,[6] from which they would launch military operations against the Moros of the Pulangui Valley.

Polloc eventually grew into a small town that by 1860 it was home to 600 Christians and 50-60 Chinese traders along with people from other walks of life.

When political reorganization of the Philippine islands took place in 1917, Polloc was made part of the newly created municipal district of Parang.

Poverty Incidence of Parang Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31] The Gross Domestic Product of the Municipality (2022) is 24,067,200,000(PHP).

Events are organized by the municipal government with the participation of various stakeholders Tourist attractions in Parang include: Major sea cargo vessels connect Polloc Port to Manila and other Philippine cities.