Mayor Wilfredo Capundag Jr. of San Juan, Siquijor, points out that the new region comprises more than just Negros Oriental and Negros Occidental
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He proposed the renaming to acknowledge Siquijor’s inclusion and avoid the impression that the region consists solely of the two Negros provinces, which share boundaries on Negros Island. in terms of distance and time efficiency when visiting regional offices, most of which are located in Negros Occidental.
Responding to this, Coscolluela said, “Let me stress that Siquijor is Siquijor, and no administrative reform will undermine her uniqueness.”
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