NIA Central Office – Federation of Irrigators Association of Central Negros-Bago River Irrigation System (FIACN-BRIS) of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Region VI, headed by Acting Regional Manager Jonel B. Borres, sold rice for Php 25 per kilogram (kg) in partnership with the Provincial Government of Negros Occidental on “Bigas ng Bayan” opening day on October 12, 2023 at Food Terminal Market, North Capitol Road, Bacolod City.The Php 25 per kilo rice was made possible through the convergence of all sectors of society. The FIACN-BRIS of the Negros-Occidental Irrigation Management Office (IMO), led by Federation President Pedro Limpangog, allotted the 10 percent of their total production to the Negrenses at Php 25 per kilo that can be availed up to 5 kgs per consumer only. Priority consumers were senior citizens, indigents, and persons with disabilities (PWDs). At least 455 individuals availed of the low-priced rice on its opening day.Prior to this, the Provincial Government of Negros Occidental, led by Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, tapped the FIACN-BRIS in its Dagyaw Project, an initiative that promotes farm-level productivity interventions. They produced high-yield rice at a lower production cost with the aid of Job Order (JO) workers, who are also Irrigators Association (IA)…...

NIA Central Office – NIA Acting Administrator Engr. Eddie G. Guillen, Bugkalot Ancestral Domain Environmental Management Council (BADEMC) Representative Antonio K. Pasigian, and National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) Chairperson Allen C.  sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on the Corporate Social Responsibility for the Bugkalot/Ilongot Indigenous Cultural Communities on September 27, 2023 at NIA Matikas Multipurpose Hall.NCIP Region II Commissioner Simplicia P. Hagada, BADEMC Chairperson Daniel Pasigian, Bugkalot leaders and members, NIA Senior Deputy Administrator Engr. Robert C. Suguitan, OIC-Deputy Administrator for Engineering and Operations Sector Engr. Josephine B. Salazar, Deputy Administrator for Administrative and Finance Sector Robert Victor G. Seares, UPRIIS Acting Department Manager Gertrudes A. Viado, and other NIA key personnel are present in the event.BADEMC Chairperson Pasigian expressed his appreciation and gratitude to the good leadership of NIA Administrator Guillen.“Nagkaroon po tayo ng iba’t ibang dialogue. Dito po nabuksan ang aming kaisipan na kung saan pumayag po kami sa offer ng ating gobyerno. Bakit kasi hindi natin gamitin ang win-win solution. Nagkaroon po ng kaunting hidwaan ang aming tribo subalit nanatiling matatag ang pamunuan sa ground, sa aming sariling lupang ninuno na hindi naming pinagyagan ang kung sinumang gustong maghari-harian. Kaya naglakas-loob po kami na i-offer…...

 San Miguel, Manila – NIA Acting Administrator Engr. Eddie G. Guillen, Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Water Resource Management Office (DENR-WRMO) Undersecretary Dr. Carlos Primo C. David, and National Water Resources Board (NWRB) Officer-in-Charge (OIC) Executive Director Atty. Ricky A. Arzadon sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for repurposing NIA’s water rights on October 4, 2023 at the Malacañang Palace.The MOA signing aims to achieve the optimum utilization of irrigation water, not just for agricultural use but also for power generation, bulk water supply, aquaculture, recreation, tourism, and many more which will redound to the generation of bigger revenue for the Agency. Under the memorandum, the uncompromised and unhampered provision of irrigation requirements to NIA’s existing agricultural lands and other irrigable areas programmed for development shall be secured.Guided by the existing laws on water management and utilization, NIA supports the undertakings of the DENR-WRMO and NWRB to conserve and protect water resources to meet the changing needs of our country and its people.Assistant Secretary Jason Alba, Senior Deputy Executive Secretary Atty. Hubert Guevarra, DOF Undersecretary Catherine L. Fong, Chief of Staff, Office of the Executive Secretary/Undersecretary Leonardo Roy Cervantes, and NIA Acting Civil Works Design Section Chief Engr.…...

 NIA Central Office – The National Irrigation Administration (NIA), headed by Acting Administrator Engr. Eddie G. Guillen, intensifies its continuous pursuit on the benefits of developing and constructing solar-powered irrigation projects in 183 sites nationwide already in the pipeline for CY 2024. An additional 791 potential sites for solar-powered irrigation projects are being proposed to irrigate about 39,694 hectares of agricultural land throughout the country.For CY 2023, there are 147 potential irrigation sites for solar power amounting to Php 1,643,583,002. Of which, NIA already completed the construction of 17 solar-powered irrigation projects amounting to Php 117,360,002 as of September 15, 2023. These projects provide reliable irrigation water supply to 830 hectares of agricultural land nationwide benefitting 801 farmers and their families.With the modernization and innovation thrusts of the Agency, NIA utilizes the full potential of its irrigation facilities, dams, and reservoirs for agro-tourism, aquaculture, and renewable energy sources. This proves that aside from providing sustainable and efficient irrigation services, the Agency can actually be an active partner for holistic contributions to the country’s development.In addition to incorporating hydropower in its bigger irrigation projects through the Public-Private Partnership (PPP), the Agency harnesses the potential benefits of other renewable sources of energy.…...

 Kaugnay ng pagdiriwang ng kaarawan ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. at bilang suporta sa kanyang agenda na gawing mas abot-kaya ang suplay ng pagkain sa lahat ng Pilipino, inilunsad ng NIA Regional Offices sa buong bansa ang KADIWA sa NIA Program.Ang paglulunsad ng KADIWA sa NIA ay alinsunod sa direktiba ni NIA Acting Administrator Engr. Eddie G. Guillen na magbigay ng taos-pusong suporta sa nasabing programa. Sari-saring produkto ng mga Irrigators Association (IA) ang mabibili sa murang halaga sa iba’t ibang rehiyon at lalawigan sa bansa.Ang gawaing ito ay nagpapatunay na ang NIA ay nananatiling tapat sa adhikain nitong mas maiangat pa ang antas ng pamumuhay ng mga magsasakang Pilipino sa pamamagitan ng iba’t ibang pamamaraan na makapagpapataas ng kanilang kita. #bayaNIAn #TuloyAngDaloyNIA #NIA KADIWA sa NIA MIMAROPA Region sa pangunguna ni Regional Manager Engr. Ronilio CervantesKADIWA ng NIA sa Rehiyon XII sa pangunguna ni NIA Regional Manager Engr. Diosdado RosalesKADIWA Truck sa NIA Region IV-A (Pila, Laguna) tuwing BiyernesKADIWA sa NIA Region III Bulacan IMO Working Station 10, Barangay Concepcion, San Simon, Pampanga sa pangunguna ni NIA OIC Deputy Administrator for Engineering and Operations Sector Engr. Josephine B. SalazarKADIWA sa NIA Caraga sa pangunguna ni Regional Manager Engr.…...