Nagpabutyag sang daku nga pagpasalamat si Negros Association of Chief Executives (ACE) President kag Victorias City Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez kay Presidente Bongbong Marcos matapos ang pasalig nga pagapirmahan sini ang hagna nga nagatukod sang Negros Island Region (NIR).
Sa statement nga ginpaguwa sang alkalde, Myerkules sang aga, ginapasalamatan sini ang presidente bangud malapit na lamang matuman ang madugay na nga ginahandum nga pagtukod sang NIR.
Ginpasalamatan man sini ang lokal nga lideres kag mga katapo sang duha ka panalgan sang Kongreso sa ila pagduso sang hagna.
Sa madumduman nga sa pagbisita ni President Marcos sa Bacolod City sadtong Lunes, ginpasalig sini ang pagpirma sa NIR Bill bangud nakita sini ang mga bentaha sang pagtingob sang duha ka probinsiya sa isla sang Negros kag subong man Siquijor bilang isa ka rehiyon.
Yari ang full statement ni Mayor Javi Benitez:
On April 8th, we reached a historic milestone for a unified Negros, marking a key moment for our future. President Bongbong Marcos’s support for the Negros Island Region, by promising to sign the bill into law, deeply shows his understanding and respect for our wish to come together as one region. This support from our President is a clear sign of his recognition of our community’s spirit.
The unity shown by the Negros Association of Chief Executives (ACE) and our Provincial Government leaders in pushing for the One Negros Region starts a new era full of opportunities for our island, built on our shared culture, geography, and history. This shows our leaders’ shared goal to make our dreams a reality.
The benefits for the provinces of Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor in this proposed region are huge. The plan promises to start projects that will help our people directly, and also make things more efficient by cutting down on travel times and making administrative work smoother. These benefits are key to improving life for our citizens and building a stronger region for the future.
We’ve always believed in the potential of a unified Negros. Our continuous support and hope have laid the groundwork for this significant progress. Now, as we’re about to make this dream come true, we’re filled with gratitude and happiness.
As the President of the Negros Association of Chief Executives and Mayor of Victorias City, I stand with every Negrosanon, from both sides of the island and Siquijor, in celebrating this huge step forward. This isn’t just a win in the halls of legislation; it’s a strong statement of who we are and what we hope to achieve together.
We want to give a big thank you to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for making our shared dream much closer to reality. But we also must thank the leaders and members of the Senate and Congress, as well as all the advocates of this bill especially our own legislators. Your hard work and dedication have been essential, lighting the way towards a brighter, more united Negros. ‘Madamu gid nga Salamat’ and ‘Daghang Salamat’ to everyone involved. Your actions have sparked hope and unity, guiding us toward a future where all Negrosanons stand together.
