Pinangunahan ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. ang awarding ceremony para sa One-Stop Action Center for Strategic Investments (OSAC-SI) o ang “Gawad Bayanihan sa Pamumuhunan: Making It Happen with a Whole-of-Nation Strategy” noong ika-13 ng Marso 2025 sa Malacañang Palace Ceremonial Hall. Pinarangalan ng Board of Investments (BOI) ang National Irrigation Administration (NIA) at si continue reading : NIA, WAGI SA 1ST GAWAD BAYANIHAN SA PAMUMUHUNAN

NIA Central Office – NIA Administrator Engr. Eddie G. Guillen participated in the Regional Development Council (RDC) VI Meeting, which was presided over by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on February 13, 2025 during his visit in Iloilo City. The meeting underscored the importance of advancing critical infrastructure projects and addressing the region’s development needs. continue reading : PBBM, NIA FAST-TRACKS JRMP-II IMPLEMENTATION

The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) reaffirms its commitment to transparency and accountability following the 2023 Commission on Audit (COA) Report on delayed irrigation projects. #bayaNIAn sa #BagongPilipinas  

NIA Central Office – The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) has projected that approximately P220 billion is needed per year to irrigate 1.2 million hectares of farmland to achieve rice sufficiency in the Philippines. During the hearing of the Joint Committee on Murang Pagkain at the House of the Representatives on December 19, 2024, NIA Administrator continue reading : PH NEEDS P220B ANNUALLY TO ACHIEVE RICE SUFFICIENCY

NIA Central Office – To avoid palay losses during typhoon months, and “squeeze in” two rice crops during the dry season, the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) will promote adjusting the traditional rice planting calendar. In recent years, the country has lost an average of 500,000 to 600,000 metric tons (MT) of palay (unmilled rice) annually due continue reading : NIA TO ADJUST PLANTING CALENDAR TO AVOID TYPHOON LOSSES, PRODUCE MORE RICE

With the theme “Caring for Soils: Measure, Monitor, Manage”, the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) supports the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations and the Department of Agriculture (DA) in celebrating World Soil Day on December 5, 2024. NIA commends the ongoing efforts of FAO and DA in promoting the sustainable management of continue reading : NIA SUPPORTS FAO AND DA IN CELEBRATING WORLD SOIL DAY

The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) has to date sold a total of 1.14 million kilograms (kg) of rice at P29/kg to tens of thousands of senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWDs), recipients of 4Ps, and other members of the country’s vulnerable sector. The milled rice, packed in 10-kg bags, was sold at P290 each at continue reading : NIA CONTRACT FARMS SELL P29/KG RICE TO THOUSANDS OF POOR FAMILIES, MEMBERS OF VULNERABLE SECTOR

The National Irrigation Administration (NIA), a key Government-Owned and Controlled Corporation (GOCC), proudly announces the appointment of Atty. Jeffrey G. Gallardo as its new Chairman of the Board. His appointment follows a majority vote by NIA’s Board of Directors, marking a new era of leadership for the agency. Joining him is Engr. Cristopher V. Morales, continue reading : NIA WELCOMES ASEC JEFFREY G. GALLARDO AS NEW CHAIRMAN OF THE NIA BOARD

The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) will be working with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to enhance engagement of the private sector in the development of its facilities. This partnership was formalized through a Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) Agreement which was inked by the parties on September 18, 2024. NIA Administrator Eduardo Eddie Guillen and F. continue reading : NIA-ADB TEAM UP TO IMPROVE PPP PROJECTS

More than 380,000 kilograms of Bagong Bayaning Magsasaka (BBM) Rice were sold to members of the vulnerable sector across the country as the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) held the Grand Launching of the Bagong Bayaning Magsasaka Rice (BBM Rice) on September 13, 2024 in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija. NIA Administrator Engr. Eduardo Eddie G. Guillen continue reading : NIA SELLS OVER 380,000 KILOS OF RICE DURING BBM RICE GRAND LAUNCHING