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Creation of Samar Island Region sought

By Delon Porcalla | August 12, 2024 - 12:00am

Taking a cue from the creation of the Negros Island Region (NIR), a measure has been filed in the House of Representatives...

Nation

P3.6 billion budget eyed for NIR offices

By Gilbert Bayoran | July 25, 2024 - 12:00am

A total of P3.6 billion, spread out over three years, is proposed to be allotted to establish regional offices for the newly created Negros Island Region, Sen. JV Ejercito said on Tuesday.

Nation

Marcos signs law creating Negros Island Region

By Alexis Romero | June 14, 2024 - 12:00am

President Marcos yesterday signed into law a bill establishing the Negros Island Region and called on lawmakers to pass more...

Headlines

Marcos asked not to veto NIR bill

By Gilbert Bayoran | April 23, 2024 - 12:00am

Businessmen in Negros Oriental have asked President Marcos to deny a request of the Diocese of Dumaguete to veto the Negros...

Nation

Negros Island Region law set for signing

By Gilbert Bayoran | March 22, 2024 - 12:00am

President Marcos is expected to sign the proposed Negros Island Region law, according to lawmakers.

Nation

LGU execs laud passage of Negros Island Region bill

By Gilbert Bayoran | December 15, 2023 - 12:00am

Local government officials in Negros have lauded the approval on second reading of a bill creating the Negros Island Region.

Nation

NIR’s fate still 50/50 —DILG

By Gilbert P. Bayoran | November 19, 2016 - 12:00am

The lobby for the retention of Negros Island Region continues, as there is a 50-50 chance that it will be retained, according to Interior and Local Government Undersecretary Jesus Hinlo.

Freeman Region

Ruling on dissolution of NIR postponed

By Gilbert P. Bayoran | November 9, 2016 - 12:00am

The decision to dissolve or not the newly-created Negros Island Region (NIR) has been postponed.

Freeman Region

If NIR is abolished; PRO-18 braces for its deactivation

By Gilbert Bayoran | October 15, 2016 - 12:00am

The Police Regional Office-Region 18 is now preparing for its impending deactivation, should President Rodrigo Duterte will revoke an executive order issued by his predecessor, former president Benigno Aquino III,...

Freeman Region

Negros Island Region interim directors named

October 7, 2015 - 10:00am

Interim regional directors for Negros Island Region, two be based in Dumaguete City, and another one to be based in Bacolod City, were appointed to start the partial operations of their respective national government...

Freeman Region