PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday signed into law a measure merging Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor into one region.

The ceremonial signing for the Negros Island Region Act (Republic Act 12000) in Malacañang was witnessed by leaders of the Senate and House of Representatives, Cabinet secretaries, and local officials from Negros.

Premium + Digital Edition

Ad-free access


P 80 per month
(billed annually at P 960)
  • Unlimited ad-free access to website articles
  • Limited offer: Subscribe today and get digital edition access for free (accessible with up to 3 devices)

TRY FREE FOR 14 DAYS
See details
See details