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A consultative seminar with NIA Central Office Equipment Management Division (EMD) was conducted at the NIA Region III Farmers Training Center in San Rafael, Bulacan on September 27, 2024 for the 3rd Tranche of Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Equipment. NIA Regional Manager Engr. Josephine B. Salazar, Engineering and Operation Division Manager Engr. Christian C. Manalo, Engineer Christian C. Cabrega and Elson Geron from EMD, and Acting Equipment Management Section Chief Engr. Jeffrey R. Montehermoso were present in the event.
During the consultation with the Presidents of various irrigation associations (IAs), issues and concerns encountered by the farmers in their respective areas were presented. They also requested for new machinery and equipment to ensure the efficiency of O&M activities. This session was intended to gain a clear understanding of the priority needs and discuss how the budget will be efficiently utilized to enhance irrigation system management.