Madamo gid nga salamat sa tanan na Kongresista sang Negros Occidental kag Oriental, kay Cong. Edu Rama Chairman sang TWG kag Cong. Rex Gatchalian sa full force nga suporta para sa Negros Island Region.

Last July we filed H.B 1446 with Congressman Paduano, Valmayor, Yulo, Alvarez, Gasatay, Sy-Limkaichong, Sagarabarria, and Teves to create the NIR including the Island Province of Siquijor.

For 300 years under the Spanish colonial government, Negros Occidental and Negros
Oriental were governed as a single province. It was only in 1890 when Negros was divided
into two provinces.

Re-unifying the two Negros provinces under one administrative region is necessary for economic growth to redound to the benefit of the people through the close economic coordination of the two Negros provinces.

The inclusion of Siquijor Province is logical and practical due to its proximity and cultural similarities.

The dream of consolidating the two Negros provinces – Oriental and Occidental – in
one administrative region, continues to live on. This is a Negrense aspiration deeply grounded in our histories.

With the collective support of all Negrense Representatives, officials, and constituents. We shall fervently endeavor to pass the NIR into law!