May 23, 2025

Tag: NIR

  • Negros Oriental Poised to Lead Development in New Negros Island Region

    Negros Oriental is set to spearhead progress within the newly established Negros Island Region (NIR), thanks to its enhanced security and economic conditions. This was highlighted during a campaign rally for the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial candidates at the Governor Mariano F. Perdices Memorial Coliseum in Dumaguete City on February 20, 2025. Senator…

    Written by

    Jerald Castaneda

  • NEDA Seeks to Foster Unity Among Negros Island Region Provinces

    BACOLOD CITY – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) is working to build a cohesive relationship among the provinces of Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor as it sets up its office in the newly formed Negros Island Region (NIR). Arecio Casing Jr., who serves as the concurrent officer-in-charge Regional Director for NEDA-NIR, highlighted…

    Written by

    Brian Corpuz

  • Negros Island Region Accelerates Transition with New Implementing Rules

    BACOLOD CITY – The transition to the newly established Negros Island Region (NIR) is gaining momentum, with full operations anticipated to commence on February 19, just 15 days after the release of the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) on Monday. Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez, who is stepping down as chairman of the Regional Development Council-Western…

    Written by

    Rodel Jacinto