February 4, 2016 - The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Region VI facilitated a meeting with Tapaz Indigenous Peoples (IP) for the participatory strategic planning and workshop for the implementation of commitments stipulated in the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) by and between the IPs, NIA, and National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) for the conduct of Feasibility Study (FS) of the proposed Panay River Basin Integrated Development Project (PRBIDP) in the Municipality of Tapaz, Capiz. PRBIDP features 2 dams and a highline canal with components such as flood control, drainage, irrigation, potable water supply, and hydropower generation. 26 barangays will be affected during the conduct of activities relative to the FS for PRBIDP. Out of these, 19 barangays are IP areas, thus Free Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) process must be duly conducted as mandated by Republic Act 8371 or Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA) of 1997. With this, the Strategic Planning and Workshop was conducted to validate and level off the community's demands, present the implementation plans on NIA's commitments for the FS, and discuss other issues related to the said activities. Governor Victor A. Tanco, Sr. of the Province of Capiz appealed to the IPs to support this project…...

NIA Central Office, Quezon City - National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Administrator Dr. Florencio F. Padernal clarifies issues concerning its Irrigation Service Fee (ISF) collection from our farmers who are using irrigation facilities. The National Irrigation Administration is authorized to charge ISF from the beneficiaries in national systems as payment for the services rendered in the delivery of water. It is pursuant to Republic Act 3601, Section 2, Paragraph C citing that NIA has the authority to collect from the users of each irrigation system constructed by it such fees as may be necessary to finance the continuous operation of the system. This authority was strengthened by PD 552 and 1701. NIA is a Government-owned and Controlled Corporation primarily responsible for irrigation development and management of completed irrigation systems in the country, and as such, the agency has to address its operational expenses through internally generated funds from various sources primarily from Irrigation Service Fee. This will ensure operability of irrigation systems that would provide irrigation services to farmers. Currently, NIA is collecting ISF with the following rates; SCHEME WET SEASON DRY SEASON CAVANS PER HECTARE Diversion 2.0 3.0 Reservoir/Storage 2.5 3.5 Pumps 5.0 - 10.0 6.0 - 12.0 The ISF…...

NIA Administrator Dr. Florencio F. Padernal signs rehabilitation and improvement contract for Muleta River Irrigation System with Tribu Design and Construction during the contract signing held at NIA Conference Room on January 12, 2016. With him are (1st level from L-R) NISRIP Manager Engr. Pedro F. De Guzman, Deputy Administrator for Administrative and Finance Ms. Estrella E. Icasiano, Tribu Design and Construction General Manager Mr. Mathew O. Liis, Tribu Design and Construction Operations Manager Mr. Ceferino Rod Guillermo, (2nd level from L-R) Atty. Pepito L. Padilla, Deputy Administrator for Engineering and Operations Engr. Erdolfo B. Domingo, Head BAC Secretariat Ms. Milagros C. Nopre, NISRIP Acting Division Manager Engr. Silvino C. Navarro, and Overall Team Leader Consultant Mr. Koji Okada.NIA Central Office, Quezon City - In line with National Irrigation Administration commitment to provide improved irrigation services NIA Administrator Dr. Florencio F. Padernal signed three (3) contracts under the National Irrigation Sector Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (NISRIP) on January 12, 2016 held at NIA Conference Room, Quezon City. All the contracts aim to rehabilitate and improve irrigation system and construct Irrigators' Association support facilities in the area. Under the NISRIP projects are Solsona River Irrigation System located in Solsona-Dingras Ilocos Norte,…...

(4th from L) NIA Administrator Dr. Florencio F. Padernal and (3rd from R) Quirino Power Energy Corporation President Ms. Michelle N. Chua led the signing of MOU held at NIA Central Office on January 11, 2016. (From L-R) Witnessing the event are Deputy Administrator for Engineering and Operations Engr. Erdolfo B. Domingo, Legal Services Department Atty. Genever M. Dionio, Mr. Paul Ng and Quirino Lone District Representative Congressman Dakila Carlo E. Cua.NIA Central Office, Quezon City - In efforts of studying and investigating more renewable energy sources in the country, the National Irrigation Administration entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Quirino Power Energy Corporation (QPEC) for Addalam Hydropower Project in Brgy. San Leonardo, Aglipay, Quirino Province. The MOU signing was held on January 11, 2016 at the NIA Central Office, Quezon City. National Irrigation Administration was represented by NIA Administrator Dr. Florencio F. Padernal while Quirino Power Energy Corporation was embodied by QPEC President Ms. Michelle N. Chua. Through the MOU, QPEC signified its intention to submit a proposal for the 3.6MW Addalam Hydropower Project and shall undertake full blown studies to it. These will further include the most cost effective development, construction, and operation of the various…...

A photo opportunity between Israel team and NIA key officials. (1st level from Level L-R) Present during the discussion are NIA Deputy Administrator for Administrative and Finance Ms. Estrella E. Icasiano, H.E Ambassador Ephraim Ben Matityau, NIA Administrator Dr. Florencio F. Padernal, Deputy Administrator for Engineering and Operations Mr. Erdolfo B. Domingo, (2nd level from L-R) Public Affairs and Information Staff Manager Ms. Pilipina P. Bermudez, Jerusalem Ministry of Foreign Affairs Asia Pacific Division South East Asia Department Desk Officer Yaniv Revach. Israel Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Hadass Nisan, Institutional Development Division Manager Engr. Bayani P. Ofrecio, and Department Manager (Detailed to Administrator's Office) Ms. Virginia R. Atienza.NIA Central Office, Quezon City - NIA Top Management led by NIA Administrator Dr. Florencio F. Padernal amiably welcomes H.E Ambassador Ephraim Ben Matityau and his delegates for a casual discussion about irrigation system and development held at 2nd Floor NIA Administrator's Office on January 11, 2016. "We are appraised with your visit here in NIA" Dr. Padernal told the Israeli delegates as they exchange greetings before the actual conversation commence. The talk mainly revolves around exchanging of thoughts about irrigation development focusing on water-users in the Philippines as well as in…...