Senate panel OKs creation of Negros Island Region

MANILA, Philippines — Five measures seeking the establishment of the Negros Island Region were approved by the Senate committee on local government on Monday.

The panel, chaired by Senator JV Ejercito, passed Senate Bill Nos. 126, 89, 812, 1422, and 1469.

The Negros Island Region would consist of the provinces of Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental.

The bills, the senator noted, are needed to bolster the efficiency of service delivery in the areas and to provide convenience to its residents.

“Malinaw po ang pangangailangan ng ating mga kababayan sa Negros Occidental at Negros Oriental na gawing isang rehiyon ang Negros Island upang mas mapabilis at mailapit ang mga se…

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