NIA Irrigation Facilities Attain High Percentage Recovery

National Irrigation Administration (NIA) head Claro V. Maranan reports that the damaged irrigation facilities inflicted by Typhoon Yolanda in Region 8 are now at 98% operational. This was during the flag-raising ceremony at NIA-Central Office on Monday, March 17, 2014. This was based on the two-day site visitation of The Department of Agriculture Secretary, Proceso continue reading : NIA Irrigation Facilities Attain High Percentage Recovery

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DA-NIA Mini-Hydropower Plant Project Ground Breaking Ceremony Held

Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Proceso J. Alcala together with National Irrigation Administration (NIA) head Engr. Claro V. Maranan and Department of Energy (DOE) Usec. Ramon Allan Oca graced the ground-breaking rites of the Isabela Mini-Hydro power project, the Monggo sowing activity and The Harvest Festival in San Mateo, Isabela last March 4, 2014.   continue reading : DA-NIA Mini-Hydropower Plant Project Ground Breaking Ceremony Held

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NIA ADMINISTRATOR MEETS WITH IRRIGATORS ASSOCIATIONS

National Irrigation Administration (NIA) chief Claro Maranan gave a keynote address during a general assembly meeting that was scheduled on February 10 to 13, 2014 at the Avenue Plaza Hotel in Naga City. The three-day activity was conducted by the National Confederation of Irrigators Association (NCIA) in cooperation with the NIA with theme “IA and continue reading : NIA ADMINISTRATOR MEETS WITH IRRIGATORS ASSOCIATIONS

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NIA to Validate Caraga Region Projects

National Irrigation Administration head Claro V. Maranan directed Engr. Julius S. Maquiling, the designated Assistant Administrator for Mindanao, to look into the allegations raised by Agusan del Norte 1st District Representative Lawrence “Law” Fortun in his recent privilege speech on February 2014. The Assistant Administrator will conduct validation on the status of the agency’s projects continue reading : NIA to Validate Caraga Region Projects

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NIA-REGION 12 DENIES CLAIM OF GENSAN FLOODS

Acting Regional Manager Ali S. Satol belies claims that the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) irrigation canal of the Siluay-Buayan River Irrigation Systems located at General Santos City was to be blamed for the recent flooding that hit Baluan, Lagao, San Isidro, Bula, and Mabuhay in that city. The increased dependence on irrigation canal has not continue reading : NIA-REGION 12 DENIES CLAIM OF GENSAN FLOODS

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Yolanda Victims Get Financial Donation

The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) received a financial donation of P93,800.00 from Sanyu Consultants Incorporated (SCI ) last January 20, 2014 for typhoon victims, specifically the NIA employees and their families who were affected by the devastation of typhoon “Yolanda” in Region VIII. Financial donation from Sanyu Consultants Incorporated President Norihiko Kuno (left) turns over a continue reading : Yolanda Victims Get Financial Donation

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Partial turnover of new irrigation project by NIA held

National Irrigation Administration chief Claro V. Maranan officiated the partial turnover and blessing of the Ceboza Communal Irrigation Project to the Badagoy Irrigators Association, Inc. last December 29, 2013 at Magsaysay, Davao del Sur in Region XI. The event was also attended by Regional Irrigation Manager Julius S. Maquiling of Region XI, Municipal Mayor of continue reading : Partial turnover of new irrigation project by NIA held

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7-Point Program for NIA set

National Irrigation Administration (NIA) chief Claro V. Maranan has conceptualized and formulated the guidelines and principles of his Seven Point Program that he earlier introduced upon assuming his post as administrator to outline the agency’s immediate course of action on various aspects of organizational and operational performance. The objectives of the said program are the continue reading : 7-Point Program for NIA set

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NIA utilizes equipment for typhoon-affected irrigation sites

The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) will utilize its machineries and equipment to help repair irrigation systems that were affected by the recent onslaught of Typhoon “Yolanda” that occurred last November 2013. The use of the said equipment is part of NIA’s on-going efforts to restore irrigation services to avert further damage to crops. NIA Administrator continue reading : NIA utilizes equipment for typhoon-affected irrigation sites

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NIA Launches JICA-Funded NISRIP

Administrator Claro V. Maranan, who viewed the activity as a very ‘significant event for the agency,’ led the National Irrigation Administration in launching the agency’s newest foreign funded project, the National Irrigation Sector Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (NISRIP), together with representatives from the Japan International Cooperation Association (JICA) and Philippine Rice Research Institute (JICA). NIA continue reading : NIA Launches JICA-Funded NISRIP

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