National Irrigation Administration, Quezon City – More than hundreds of farmers and employees in agriculture sector gathered to witness the prestigious annual awarding ceremony in the field of rice production. 2015 Agri-Pinoy Rice Achievers Award commenced on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at the Newport Performance Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila, Pasay City. Department of Agriculture continue reading : 5 IAs shine in Agri-Pinoy Awards

April 18, 2016, Bago City – The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Region VI headed by Engr. Gerardo P. Corsiga, NIA-Negros Occidental Irrigation Management Office (NOIMO) headed by Engr. Lorena B. Sioco, Department of Agriculture (DA) Negros Island Region (NIR), Negros Occidental Provincial Government, and Bago City Government turned over farm machineries, equipment, and tools to continue reading : NIA, Neg Occ LGU, DA-NIR turn over agricultural support to Neg Occ farmers

ILOILO City – Empowerment of farmers through inter-agency linkages is the solution seen by the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) here to keep farmers resilient to Climate Change. Acknowledging the impacts of the very strong El Ni˜o on agriculture and food security, NIA saw the need to enhance farmers’ capacity in adapting to erratic weather conditions. continue reading : NIA, partner agencies to empower farmers for Climate Change and project sustainability

National Irrigation Administration, Central Office – President Benigno S. Aquino III leads the ceremonial launching of Angat Afterbay Regulator Dam rehabilitation in Brgy. Tibagan, Bustos, Bulacan on April 15, 2016. “..Mas maraming Magsasaka ang maseserbisyuhan, mas gaganda ang ani na matatamasa..” These were his encouraging words as he addresses all the Irrigators Association (IA) who continue reading : PNoy switches on Bustos Dam Rehab

April 8, 2016 Caraga Region – P387-million was allotted for the rehabilitation of MAP Irrigation Project, which is damaged by calamities. MAP IP targets 1,200 hectares service area that will benefit the municipalities of Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte and Esperanza, Agusan del Sur, 450 farmers from 8 Irrigators Associations (IAS) of Ojot River LAMMP continue reading : P464-M NIA Projects Inaugurated

PAFSAM Sec. Fredelita C. Guiza (center), NIA Administrator Florencio F. Padernal, and Mamasapano Mayor Tahirudin A. Ampatuan led the inaugural ceremony of the P50-million KRIS-Mamasapano Extension Irrigation Project in Brgy. Tukanalipao, Mamasapano, Maguindanao. Mamasapano, Maguindanao – Presidential Assistant for Food Security and Agricultural Modernization (PAFSAM) Secretary Fredelita C. Guiza, National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Administrator Florencio continue reading : P63.8-M Irrigation Projects to Benefit More Farmers in Mindanao

March 16, 2015 San Jose, Antique – Kalipunan ng mga Irigadores ng Antique (KIA) held its 20th Annual Provincial IA Congress in San Jose, Antique to discuss project updates and strengthen the relationship between the Irrigators’ Associations (IA) and the National Irrigation Administration (NIA). L-R: Farmer Representative, Acting Division Manager of NIA AIMO Engr. Randy continue reading : Antique Farmers Hold 20th Annual Provincial IA Congress; Convergence Initiative to Empower Farmers

NIA Administrator Florencio F. Padernal accepts the P1-Billion pesos from MWSS Administrator Gerardo A.I. Esquivel for the rehabilitation of the Angat Afterbay Regulator Dam.   Quezon City – In a ceremony held at the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) office, MWSS Administrator Gerardo A.I. Esquivel turns over 1-Billion pesos to National Irrigation Administration (NIA) continue reading : P1B for Angat Afterbay Regulator Dam

(3rd from L) NIA Administrator Dr. Florencio F. Padernal leads the contract signing for BBMP II on March 16, 2016 at NIA Conference Room. Witnessing the event are (First Level From L-R) Deputy Administrator for Engineering and Operations Engr. Erdolfo B. Domingo, Deputy Administrator for Administrative and Finance Ms. Estrella E. Icasiano, and LCDC General continue reading : NIA Inks P345.2-M Deal for BBMP II

(2nd From L) UPRIIS Acting Department Manager Engr. Florentino R. David accompanied (3rd From L) NIA Administrator Dr. Florencio F. Padernal during the administrator’s regular project visitation in Upper Tabuating Small Reservoir Irrigation Project on March 3, 2016.   NIA Central Office, Quezon City – In line with NIA Administrator Dr. Florencio F. Padernal drives continue reading : P759-M Irrigation Project to Benefit more Farmers in Nueva Ecija