The group Barug Negros ug Siquijor criticizes the setup, arguing that the NIR's implementation is premature given its pending petition with the Supreme Court against the region's creation NEGROS O ...
Leading the charge is Siquijor, a province in Negros Island that has seen a significant rise in overnight stays. Its 2024 arrivals reached 241,529, surpassing its pre-pandemic total of 168,366.