Siquijor coalition joins opposition vs creation of Negros Island Region

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Tingog Siquijodnon questioned the lack of consultation with affected provinces, particularly Siquijor, in the formulation of the billsThe group also questioned what it called the sudden inclusion of Siquijor province in the proposed region allegedly without prior dialogue, a move Tingog Siquijodnon suspected to be the NIR proponents’ afterthought.

The group said the necessity to travel to Bacolod City or other distant locations for administrative matters would not only pose inconvenience but also entail additional financial burdens for residents. Drawing parallels to a previous legal case involving the creation of a new province, Tingog Siquijodnon argued that the absence of a plebiscite requirement would render the proposed law void and unconstitutional.

Sagarbarria urged anti-NIR groups to present facts, data, or any scientific study that could further substantiate their claims against NIR.In March, the Senate passed Senate Bill No. 2507 on its third and final reading, paving the way for the creation of the NIR. It was approved by 22 senators, with no objections or abstentions.Originally, the NIR was established by Executive Order No. 183-2015

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