BACOLOD CITY – Sen. Juan Miguel F. Zubiri has appealed to those opposing the inclusion of Siquijor in the Negros Island Region (NIR) to give the move a chance. SEN. Juan Miguel F. Zubiri (center) speaks in a press briefing at the L’Fisher Hotel in Bacolod City on Wednesday, July 3, with (from...
BACOLOD CITY – Sen. Juan Miguel F. Zubiri is seeking the assistance of the Department of Agriculture (DA) against armyworm infestation on Negros Island. ARMYWORMS have devastated farms in Negros Occidental. (Photo courtesy of Atty. Dino Yulo Facebook) “I will call DA Secretary Francisco...
GENERAL LUNA, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte – This island is not just a paradise for surfing aficionados but also for nature lovers. THE Moon shines over KnowWell's Homestay on Siargao Island. (Contributed photo by Noel Estrada) Siargao's land tour offers a budget-friendly way to...
ILOILO CITY – World-famous Boracay Island was named as the fourth best island in the Asia-Pacific. THE Sun sets at world-famous Boracay Island. (Tara Yap) The country’s most famous beach destination in Malay town, Aklan province was included in the list of the Best Islands in Asia...
ILOILO CITY – The Office of the President on Thursday released cash aid to more than 62,500 farmers and fisherfolk affected by the El Niño climate phenomenon in Panay and Guimaras Islands. PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the distribution of cash aid to farmers and fisherfolk affected by...
ILOILO CITY – Gov. Arthur “Toto” Defensor Jr. said on Thursday, June 20, that Iloilo’s relationship with Negros Occidental will stay strong amid the passage of the law that created Negros Island Region. ILOILO Gov. Arthur 'Toto' Defensor Jr. speaks on the creation of the Negros Island...
ILOILO CITY – World-famous Boracay Island remains among the top beach destinations in Asia, according to the 2024 DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Award. BORACAY Island earns a recognition in the 2024 DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Award. The country’s most famous beach destination located in Malay...
Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino vowed to support the tourism efforts of the local government of Tawi-tawi to encourage visitors to come over and see what the island province has to offer. In his radio program on DWIZ, Tolentino says that he sees great potential for tourism in...
Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito said he is optimistic that the creation of the Negros Island Region will make it easier to do business, as residents and entrepreneurs will have all services available in one administrative region. “I think it will ease doing business because people...
BACOLOD CITY - Officials of this city and Negros Occidental are elated after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed the Negros Island Region (NIR) Act into law on Thursday, June 13. PRESIDENT Marcos leads the signing of the Negros Island Region bill in Malacanang on Thursday, June 13. The...
The provinces of Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor will now be under one administrative region after President Marcos signed Republic Act (RA) No. 12000 or the Negros Island Region (NIR) Act on Thursday, June 13. NEW LAW, NEW REGION — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr....
Senator Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri believes that the Negros Island Region (NIR) will usher in the "golden age" for Negros. In a statement on Thursday, June 13, following President Marcos' signing of the NIR Act. Zubiri said that the NIR is going to bring unprecedented growth and development to...
