"Para makita kung talagang nagtatrabaho ang head of office", is the response of Engr. Claro V. Maranan, newly installed Administrator of the National Irrigation Administration during a live interview at Net 25 when he was asked what could be the reason why the appointment of an administrator is good for one year only and subject to renewal. Administrator Maranan further said, "it could be less than one year". Asked about the status of Balog-balog Dam, Maranan explained that the project was already presented and approved on August 5, 2013 by the Cabinet Committee Investment Coordination Committee and now ready for indorsement to NEDA Board. Once approved, procurement can be started and target for completion is May 2016. The project costing P15.8 B will serve 4 cities and 8 municipalities covering about 34,100 hectares benefitting 23,000 farmers in the province of Tarlac. The approved scheme is the construction of the high dam. Aside from irrigation, hydropower and flood control mitigation are also its components. On the issue of 100% funds already released to NIA, but the accomplishment is only 60%, Administrator Maranan explained that there are cases wherein contractors have not billed NIA or the project is not yet completed. In…...

"Para makita kung talagang nagtatrabaho ang head of office", is the response of Engr. Claro V. Maranan, newly installed Administrator of the National Irrigation Administration during a live interview at Net 25 when he was asked what could be the reason why the appointment of an administrator is good for one year only and subject to renewal. Administrator Maranan further said, "it could be less than one year". Asked about the status of Balog-balog Dam, Maranan explained that the project was already presented and approved on August 5, 2013 by the Cabinet Committee Investment Coordination Committee and now ready for indorsement to NEDA Board. Once approved, procurement can be started and target for completion is May 2016. The project costing P15.8 B will serve 4 cities and 8 municipalities covering about 34,100 hectares benefitting 23,000 farmers in the province of Tarlac. The approved scheme is the construction of the high dam. Aside from irrigation, hydropower and flood control mitigation are also its components. On the issue of 100% funds already released to NIA, but the accomplishment is only 60%, Administrator Maranan explained that there are cases wherein contractors have not billed NIA or the project is not yet completed. In…...

NIA Administrator Claro V. Maranan was the Guest of Honor during the Awarding Ceremonies of Outstanding NIA and IA Performers in Region 10. In his speech, he congratulated NIA Region 10 as a whole for an outstanding performance being judged as the Most Improved Region in CY 2012. He also enumerated his 7-point program for the NIA under his administration. These are (1) rapid delivery of irrigation projects thru review of all pending projects, and increase delegated authority at the regional level from P40 M to P100 M, among others, (2) reliable and credible statistics/data, (3) organizational reforms and strategic plan formulation, (4) corporate financial stability, (5) empowerment of NIAns, (6) comprehensive climate change program, and (7) stronger commitment to Irrigators Associations/farmers. Administrator Maranan stressed that these 7-point programs will set the directions of where NIA will be under this watch. Engr. Felix M. Razo, Regional Manager of NIA Region 10 expressed his gratitude as well as the region's support to the administrator. He felt very proud in conveying to all those present during the ceremonies that NIA Region 10 is the first region to be visited by the new administrator....

NIA Quezon City - In a simple ceremony held at the IEC Convention Hall on July 9, Former NIA Administrator Antonio S. Nangel whose term ended on June 30 passed his post to newly appointed Chief Claro V. Maranan. The turnover activity immediately succeeded a Board Meeting wherein Maranan was formally named the Vice Chairman of the NIA Board of Directors. Nangel, in his turnover speech, expressed his utmost ‘happiness’ because he truly felt his importance for all the NIAns. He said he is also happy because he saw the dedication of all the employees in delivering quality service to the farmers. He reiterated that this dedication caused the agency to reach corporate viability for the first time in years. Talking to Maranan, he expected the new leadership to maintain the excellent performance of the agency. Maranan, in turn, humbly accepted the flag passed by Nangel. He said everything has an end while something starts anew. In his acceptance speech, he made it evident that he means business. He pointed out the things that, according to him, he should do in his first day as Administrator. He mentioned that during the Board Meeting, they had already discussed about fast-tracking project…...

NIA Quezon City - In a simple ceremony held at the IEC Convention Hall on July 9, Former NIA Administrator Antonio S. Nangel whose term ended on June 30 passed his post to newly appointed Chief Claro V. Maranan. The turnover activity immediately succeeded a Board Meeting wherein Maranan was formally named the Vice Chairman of the NIA Board of Directors. Nangel, in his turnover speech, expressed his utmost ‘happiness’ because he truly felt his importance for all the NIAns. He said he is also happy because he saw the dedication of all the employees in delivering quality service to the farmers. He reiterated that this dedication caused the agency to reach corporate viability for the first time in years. Talking to Maranan, he expected the new leadership to maintain the excellent performance of the agency. Maranan, in turn, humbly accepted the flag passed by Nangel. He said everything has an end while something starts anew. In his acceptance speech, he made it evident that he means business. He pointed out the things that, according to him, he should do in his first day as Administrator. He mentioned that during the Board Meeting, they had already discussed about fast-tracking project…...