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The Regional Development Council-Western Visayas , headed by chairperson, Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez, convened here Monday to discuss preparations ahead of the creation of the Negros Island Region . “This is a consultative meeting between our congressmen, mayors, and regional directors in anticipation of the enactment of the NIR legislation.
It's good that we listen to all the stakeholders in the creation of this region so we can find solutions to the issues before the actual implementation,' he added. Benitez said that as chair of the RDC-Visayas Area Committee, he will ask the RDC-Central Visayas for a proposal on the staff complement, allocation of resources, and setting up of offices for the NIR. 'Another consultative meeting will be held with Negros Oriental and Siquijor to get their sentiments,' he said.
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