Calinog, Iloilo, Philippines – Inter-sectoral support for the implementation of Iloilo’s biggest and much-needed irrigation development project continues to broaden.Dubbed Jalaur River Multi-Purpose Project Stage II (JRMP II), it is a significant ‘pipe-line’ project in Iloilo Province. It has since enjoyed the endorsement of Indigenous Peoples, farmers, national government agencies, Local Government Units (LGU), religious groups and the business sector.In fact, no less than the members of the Panay-Bukidnon IP community called for support from the Duterte Administration to pursue the JRMP II. Saying “the implementation of the project will respect and recognize the stand and desire of the Panay-Bukidnon community for progress and peace”, the IPs wrote a manifesto addressed to President Rodrigo Duterte.The two-page document was signed by 200 IP elders representing the 16 barangays (villages) that will be affected by the dam project. Gawad Manlilikha ng Bayan (National Living Treasure) and clan leader of the Caballero Family, Federico “Tay Pedring” Caballero led the signing of the manifesto. In full support too is Calinog town elected IP councilor Renato Casinao.Year-round irrigation, potable water, renewable energy, employment and livelihood opportunities are among the ‘mega-benefits’ of JRMP II the IPs emphasized in the manifesto.The project will irrigate 31,840 hectares of…...

Engr. Madante P. Ganotisi, ADS IMO Manager turn-over the documents to Mr. Agustin A. Constancio, IA President witnessed by IA members, representatives from LGUs, DAR and NIA personnel during Inauguration and Turn-over Ceremony of Limbatangan CIP on August 23, 2016.Facing the new challenges of our administration to deliver the commitment to serve our farmers and alleviate their condition, the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Caraga quickly responds to it by inaugurating and turning over the P40.9M Limbatangan Communal Irrigation Project (CIP) held at Rosario, Agusan del Sur (ADS) last August 23, 2015. It was programmed to serve 100 Farmer Beneficiaries under the leadership of Mr. Agustin A. Constancio, IA President of Limbatangan Farmers Irrigators Association, Inc.The project located at Poblacion, Rosario, ADS is under the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program-Irrigation Component (CARP-IC) of Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) implemented by NIA under the supervision of Engr. Madante P. Ganotisi, ADS IMO Manager and Engr. C’zar M. Sulaik, Regional Manager. The project is identified as priority of Limbatanga ARC and was programmed to irrigate 300 hectares which draws water from Limbatangan River.To sanctify the Limbatangan dam, Rev. Fr. Melvin E. Lorono led the blessing of dam together with the IAs, LGUs headed by…...

National Irrigation Administration, Quezon City – It was during the flag raising ceremony of the agency on August 22, 2016 at NIA flagpole when NIA Administrator Dr. Florencio F. Padernal once again encourages all the employees to remain focus on their respective work. “Tayo naman tuluy-tuloy lang ang trabaho kahit wala pa rin malinaw na direksyon sa atin” he added.Dr. Padernal expresses his determination to incessantly provide the much needed services to our Filipino farmers. Even though things are not yet clear, the management is eager to continue the usual work they are bound to do. “We will be going to a congressional hearing this coming Thursday we have been preparing last couple of weeks for this particular event” he said.NIA is currently undertaking the preparations for the 2017 budget for the agency. All agreed that the approval of the budget is crucial to what the agency will able to do in the coming year. Deputy Administrator for Administrative and Finance Ms. Estrella E. Icasiano even noted that they want to see the 2017 budget ‘go and approved’ by the congress and senate.Aside from budget hearing, Dr. Padernal personally visited Malitubog-Maridagao Irrigation Project (MalMar) in Aleosan and Pikit, North Cotabato.…...

Actual Orientation and Installation of Drilling Rig by the supplier (TRAMAT Merchantile, Inc.) at Brgy. Aguinaldo, Bayugan, Agusan del Sur on August 18, 2016.To combat the effect caused by El Niño, the National Irrigation Administration-Caraga recently received the two newly Drilling Rigs for the installation of Shallow Tube Well (SHW) in some affected areas to continue to provide irrigation for the whole year round.On August 17-18, 2016, the Regional Office conducted two-day Orientation on Operation of Drilling Rig at the NIA Conference Room, Bancasi, Butuan City. The activity includes actual installation and operation of Drilling Rig by the supplier (TRAMAT Merchantile, Inc) at Brgy. Aguinaldo, Bayugan City- one of Andanan-Wawa River Irrigation System (AWRIS) service area.The participants from the three Irrigation Management Offices (IMOs), Regional Office, and local residents observed cautiously as they will operate the said equipment from the mounting of the drilling rig to tube well installation. The supplier also emphasized the importance of the safety precautions to avoid accidents. Engr. C’zar M. Sulaik, Regional Manager said in his message during the orientation that this installation will have significant impact to our farmers who needs water for irrigation during dry-spell, it is crucial to provide adequate water at the…...

Zarraga town mayor John Tarrosa (left) and NIA 6 regional manager Gerardo P. Corsiga (right) discuss collaborative efforts for the improvement of the Sigangao creek. (Photo by Steve Cordero, PRO-C) NIA Iloilo – The creek improvement project of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) here received credit for being beneficial to its stakeholders. No less than Mayor John Tarrosa of Zarraga praised and thanked NIA for improving Sigangao Creek in his municipality. Parallel to the town’s vision of “Clean, Safe and Green”, the project according to the mayor will support agriculture, flood mitigation, and environmental protection initiatives of Zarraga.Sigangao creek is one of the outfalls of the Jalaur River that flows from central portion of Panay. During heavy rain, the creek floods neighbouring communities leaving behind huge losses in agriculture and properties. With this, Zarraga is considered one of the most flooded towns of Iloilo.“Ang project ng NIA really served its purpose. . . it did not only contribute to flood mitigation but at the same time ang farmers namin may water na during dry season (NIA’s project served its purpose. . .not only that that it contributed to flood mitigation but it will provide water for our farmers during dry…...