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Negros Island Region Act signed into law
by Kristina Maralit - Bernadette E. Tamayo - Ma. Reina Leanne Tolentino
Jun 14, 2024 12:19 am

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.

IT’S DONE President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signs the law that creates the Negros Island Region in Malacañang. Among those who witnessed the signing were Senate President Francis Escudero and other members of the Senate, House Speaker Martin Romualdez and other members of the House of Representatives. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO

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