NIA Administrator Gen. Ricardo R. Visaya entertains queries from Irrigator Associations (IAs) during his visit in BITO River Irrigation System (RIS), Javier, Leyte on June 9, 2017. Administrator Gen. Ricardo R. Visaya showed support for the sincere thrust of NIA Region 8 management to continue the implementation of Sta. Rita Small Reservoir Irrigation Project (SRIP) as he inspected the irrigation system on June 9, 2017.Sta. Rita SRIP has been rejected by the NIA Board due to the delay of its construction and additional request of 109.7 million for the Land Acquisition & Resettlement Plan (LARP).The management defended that it took them time due to right of way problems and sequence of re-inventory for crops and property damages at reservoir area. The management had difficulty in convincing the affected persons or families to be resettled.Furthermore, the construction of embankment dam will require the formulation of LARP due to submerged areas at around 712 has. of area, covering barangays Union, Lourdes and Sitio Tominamos II and relocation of the 325 project affected persons/families (PAPs/Fs) and 24 communal facilities, such as school building, health center, multipurpose hall, barangay hall, basketball court, catholic church, chapel, public toilet, market, concrete pathway, drying pavement, cemetery…...

 San Jose, Tarlac - “Nagumpisa na ang maliwanag na buhay para sa ating mga kababayan dito sa Tarlac. Tunay na malasakit at pagbabago tungo sa kaunlaran”, those were the words of Cabinet Secretary Leoncio Evasco Jr. during the Laying of Time Capsule for (TBBMP II) Tarlac Balog-Balog Multipurpose Projects Phase II on July 18 at the NIA Campsite, Brgy. Sula, San Jose, tarlac.Cabsec Evasco shared that President Duterte was happy about the improvement of the project. He added that the President looks forward to seeing the project completed and serving the vastness of Tarlac’s agricultural lands."This project (TBBMP Phase II) was once a dream but now it's a reality", he added.He further encouraged everyone to maximize the opportunity that was given to them and asked the citizens to be vigilant as the project progresses and to report any suspicious acts or transactions related to the TBBMP II.NIA Administrator Gen. Ricardo Visaya announced that the project is envisioned not only to provide irrigation but also power generation, livelihood, and boost eco-tourism. “As a multipurpose dam, we are looking for a hydropower project within the facility that can generate at least 43.5 Megawatts of electricity”, he added.TBBMP Project Manager Engr. Lauro Ballesteros presented the history…...

 Cabinet Secretary Leoncio ‘Jun’ Evasco Jr. and NIA Administrator Gen. Ricardo Visaya led the groundbreaking ceremony of two (2) NIA Small Reservoir Irrigation Projects (SRIPs) in Region 7 on June 26. With them are NIA employees and local officials who took part to formally start the construction of Bonotbonot SRIP and Benliw SRIP both in Bohol. ...

  NIA Administrator Gen. Ricardo Visaya shares his plans and programs for the agency and farmers during his visit in Region 1 and Cordillera Administrative Region. NIA, Quezon City - Irrigation Chief Gen. Ricardo Visaya met NIA officials, employees, and various Irrigators’ Associations both in Region 1 and Cordillera Administrative Region earlier this month.The administrator was capped by a comprehensive briefing on irrigation development in Region 1. It was immediately followed by an open forum with the active participation of top-ranking IA officials and provincial irrigation management office managers.Before proceeding to La Trinidad, Benguet, Administrator Visaya together with other officials headed to Bued Communal Irrigation System DAM 1 Service Irrigators Association office in Rosario, La Union to meet with the award-winning farmers."Kahit po wala na ang Irrigation Service Fee, ang NIA po ay magpapatuloy pa rin magserbisyo sa inyo (farmers). Patuloy pa rin po ang ating samahan para mas palakasin pa ang agrikultura sa ating bansa", Visaya said.He then pledged P5-million to help finance the continuous development and repair of irrigation canal lining. The repair of said facility will increase agricultural produce within the service area.The open and direct conversation style of the administrator facilitated the easy dialogue with the…...

 NIA, Quezon City – A simultaneous signing of the Modified Irrigation Management Transfer (IMT) contracts between NIA and 62 Irrigator Associations (IAs) in Bicol region was the highlight of the recently concluded 2nd Irrigators Associations (IAs) Congress in the province, earlier this week.NIA Administrator Gen. Ricardo R. Visaya led the ceremony which was participated in by some 200 IA leaders from the six Bicol provinces.In his speech, Administrator Visaya stressed that NIA will continue to construct more irrigation projects in the coming years to improve the farmers’ quality of life.“Even wala na tayong Irrigation Service Fee (ISF), magpapatuloy pa rin ang ahensiya sa paggabay at pagtulong sa ating magsasaka upang mas mapaunlad pa ang kaalaman nila sa irigasyon”, he added.As stipulated in the contract, the Irrigators have assumed the responsibility of clearing of lateral canals and the operation & maintenance of secondary irrigation structures and facilities in their respective areas of coverage.NIA will pay the IAs an amount worth P1,750.00 for the clearing of  every 7 kilometers of lined or concrete canal and the same amount for every 3.5 kilometers of unlined or earth canal for a period of six months in a year. In addition, NIA will pay the IAs…...