A site visit and coordination meeting were conducted on February 4, 2025, in Barangay Bacabac, Camiling, Tarlac. The meeting brought together the Bacabac Barangay Council, led by Barangay Captain Roy L. Alonzo, and personnel from the NIa Camiling River Irrigation System (CAMRIS).

Discussions focused on the organization of an Irrigators Association (IA) to enhance local water resource management. The team also inspected the newly constructed solar water pump in Barangay Bacabac, assessing its functionality and potential benefits to... read more

The NIA ANE IMO IDU staff conducted a monitoring activity for the Gulayamanan/Gulayan sa Canal project at Main canal of Kabitukulan CIS (Pacugao IA) in Brgy. Cabituculan West, Maria Aurora, Aurora on January 31, 2025. This is to empower Irrigators' Associations with much-needed support and resources.

During the visit, the Pacugao Irrigators Association expressed their gratitude to NIA Region III Top Management, particularly Regional Manager Engr. Josephine B. Salazar and ANE IMO Manager Engr. Arnel S. Alipio, for their unwavering... read more

The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Pampanga-Bataan Irrigation Management Office (PamBat IMO) took part in the KADIWA ng Pangulo event at SM City Pampanga on January 31, 2025. Spearheaded by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), this initiative continues to bridge local farmers with consumers, ensuring accessible and affordable agricultural products for the public.

At the event, PamBat IMO successfully sold 200 sacks of Bagong Bayaning Magsasaka (BBM) Rice, underscoring the strong community support for homegrown... read more

The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Region III conducted a workshop focused on finalizing the Inventory of Irrigation Systems as of December 31, 2024, on January 30-31, 2025. The primary goal of the event was to ensure that the irrigation systems—vital to the region’s agricultural productivity—were properly accounted for and managed.

The workshop was headed by NIA Region III Engineering and Operations Division Manager Engr. Christian C. Manalo, facilitated by Acting Operations Section Chief Engr. Ferdinand A. De Guzman,... read more

Soil degradation, climate change, and rising input costs are some of the issues faced by the Philippines' agricultural sector. In response to this, the National Irrigation Administration is launching a nationwide Technical Briefing and Capacity Building on Soil Test Kit Utilization for Enhanced Fertilization Practices, scheduled at the NIA Region III Farmers Training Center on February 4-5, 2025.

The two-day workshop involves NIA personnel, led by Luisito Ruel S. San Miguel, Division Manager, Irrigation Engineering Center –... read more

 

To ensure a steady and uninterrupted flow of irrigation water to local farmlands, ongoing desilting efforts at Canal No. 2 in Matayumtayum, La Paz, Lateral A in Maliwalo, and Sub-Lateral B3 in Villa Bacolor, Tarlac City are rolling out.

Spearheaded by the NIA Tarlac Irrigation Management Office (IMO), under the leadership of Engr. Alvin Roberto A. David, these activities are part of regular maintenance operations aimed at maintaining the efficiency and reliability of the irrigation system in the region.

The... read more

The National Irrigation Administration (NIA), through Aurora Nueva Ecija (ANE) Irrigation Management Office (IMO), has provided assistance to 40 members of the Calaocan Highlands Irrigators Association in Brgy. Calaocan, Dipaculao, Aurora, on February 4, 2025. The distribution was supported by Regional Manager Engr. Josephine B. Salazar and the IMO Managers of Region 3.

ANE Acting IMO Manager Engr. Arnel S. Alipio played a key role in securing additional aid for the association, while IDU Head Mr. Marianito D. Bullozo facilitated... read more

The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Bulacan Irrigation Management Office (IMO), through its Operation and Maintenance Section, took part in a successful River Clean-Up Drive organized by CENRO Baliwag in celebration of World Wetlands Day on February 4, 2025. This year’s theme, "Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future," highlights the urgency of global efforts and transformative actions to safeguard wetlands, ensuring their benefits for future generations.

The clean-up focused on the Angat River Trench, situated between... read more

The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) remains steadfast in its commitment to the Gulayamanan/Gulayan sa Kanal Program. This initiative promotes the cultivation of diversified crops along irrigation systems, including main and lateral canals. This program maximizes land use, enhances food production, and provides additional livelihood opportunities for farmers.

With the leadership of Acting Division Manager Engr. Enrique G. Carlos, the Zambales IMO-Nayom Bayto RIS continues to guide, support, and empower farmers in making... read more

The Pampanga Delta River Irrigation System (PDRIS) of NIA PamBat IMO, with the support of Division Manager Engr. Ruben Llamas and O&M Section Chief Engr. Clarita G. Silverio, facilitated a reorganizational meeting on January 17, 2024, at Brgy. Candating, Arayat, Pampanga. This initiative aimed to revitalize the association’s leadership, enhance operations, and set a clearer direction for the future.

The gathering served as a platform for members to address key concerns, establish new objectives, and elect fresh leadership,... read more

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