Manila, April 10 -- The Office of the President has named Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson as the chairperson of the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) of the newly-formed Negros Island Region (NIR).

Lacson received his appointment papers from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)-NIR OIC-Regional Director Lailyn Ortiz and OIC-Assistant Regional Director Teodora Sumagaysay at the Provincial Capitol building here on Thursday.

In a letter addressed to Lacson, Ortiz congratulated the governor, saying his designation is "a testament to your steadfast leadership, unwavering dedication to public service, and exemplary commitment to peace and order."

"Your appointment, signed and approved by the Preside...