NIA PAMBAT IMO HOLDS SMC MEETING FOR PGRIS IAs

The NIA Pampanga-Bataan Irrigation Management Office (PamBat IMO) successfully conducted a System Management Committee (SMC) meeting for the Irrigators’ Associations (IAs) of the Porac Gumain River Irrigation System (PGRIS) at Hacienda Gracia Hotel Resort in Lubao, Pampanga, on October 08, 2024.

The committee meeting was led by PGRIS Chief of Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Engr. Alexius S. Academia and IMO Manager Engr. Ruben R. Llamas. It was participated by the chairpersons of 27 IAs operating under the said scope.... read more

NIA Bataan Satellite Office Distributes Another Batch of O&M Subsidy for Dry Crop 2024

In line with the continuous effort to support farmers and enhance agricultural productivity, NIA Bataan Satellite Office, led by Engr. Janelle I. Santos, awarded another batch of Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Subsidy for the Dry Crop 2024 Season on October 3, 2024 in Dinalupihan, Bataan. The support of NIA Central Luzon Regional Manager Engr. Josephine B. Salazar and Pampanga-Bataan IMO Manager Engr. Ruben R. Llamas became instrumental to the success of this program.

The latest recipients of the subsidies include the Bayan... read more

NIA ANE IMO: CONDUCT OF REFRESHER COURSE ON SYSTEM MANAGEMENT TRAINING (SMT)

NIA Aurora-Nueva Ecija IMO conducted a refresher course on System Management Training (SMT) on September 25-26, 2024 in Dilasag, Aurora. The said activity is an initiative of Acting Division Manager Engr. Arnel S. Alipio, Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Section Chief and concurrent Institutional Development Unit (IDU) Head Marianito D Bullozo, and IDU Staff to empower Irrigators Associations (IAs) and improve their management capabilities.

Members of the Manggitahan Farmer Irrigators, Rice Corn Cassava Association, and... read more

TARLAC IMO GOES EXTRA MILE FOR THE SUCCESS OF PBBM's MURANG BIGAS LAUNCH

Despite facing limited resources and unpredictable weather conditions, the staff from the NIA Tarlac IMO still guarantee to bring into action the smooth rollout of the President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr.'s Murang Bigas initiative. This is a key program aimed at providing affordable rice to Filipinos. In line with the preparatory efforts of the staff of NIA Tarlac IMO, they have taken on the roles of overseeing the drying, milling, and repacking of rice ensuring that high-quality and affordable grains will soon be available in the... read more

STAFF MEETING

The National Irrigation Administration Region III is currently conducting a staff meeting led by NIA Regional Manager Engr. Josephine B. Salazar at NIA Region III Farmers Training Center, Tambubong, San Rafael, Bulacan. Present in the discussion are the Engineering and Operations Division Manager Engr. Christian C. Manalo, Administrative and Finance Division Manager Rochelle R. Cervantes, Bulacan IMO Manager Engr. Placida C. Cordero, Pampanga-Bataan IMO Manager Engr. Ruben R. Llamas, Tarlac IMO Manager Engr. Alvin Roberto A. David,... read more

NIA, NFA DISCUSS TRUCK SUPPORT FOR EFFICIENT PALAY PROCUREMENT

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To establish a more efficient and a farmer-friendly palay procurement process, the National Food Authority (NFA) Central Luzon Acting Regional Manager Jeoffrey Paraton conducted coordination meeting with the National Irrigation Administration Central Luzon Regional Manager Engr. Josephine B. Salazar regarding truck support to streamline a better palay procurement process held at NIA Regional Office, Tambubong, San Rafael, Bulacan on October 8, 2024.

Attendees included the NFA Bulacan Acting Branch Manager Rhona P. Talens, NIA... read more

Ensuring Farmers’ Readiness for the 2024 – 2025 Dry Crop Season: NIA Zambales IMO Conducts System Monitoring Council Meetings.

To prepare farmers for the upcoming 2024-2025 Dry Crop season, the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Zambales IMO held a series of System Monitoring Council Meetings facilitated by its Operation and Maintenance Section and Institutional Development Unit. These meetings, held on September 17, 20, 23, and 26, 2024, focused on updating farmers about the status of key National Irrigation Systems in the province, including Nayom Bayto RIS, Upper Bagsit RIS, Bucao RIS, and Sto. Tomas RIS.

The main objectives of these meetings... read more

NIA Attends Collaborative Meeting on Water Management for Agricultural Sustainability

In an effort to boost agricultural productivity, representatives from the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Region III, teamed up with the officials from the Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Bureau of Soil and Water Management (BSWM), and Bureau of Agricultural and Fisheries Engineering (BAFE) at Field Operations Service Conference Room, DA building, October 3, 2024.

The gathering was spearheaded by the DA through the BSWM, and was attended by NIA Engineering and Operations... read more

PRESS RELEASE: NIA distributes 100 STW pumps to Kapampangan farmers

 

NIA Region III – NIA Pampanga-Bataan Irrigation Management Office (PamBat IMO) distributed 100 shallow tube wells (STWs) and engines to Kapampangan farmers on October 18, 2024 in Floridablanca, Pampanga.

The distribution aims to provide irrigation water supply to farmlands and increase rice production. Irrigators Associations (IAs) and farmers from the municipalities of Porac, Lubao, Guagua, Sta. Rita, and Floridablanca are the beneficiaries of the said program. This initiative shows NIA's... read more

TREE GROWING FOR A CAUSE

The Civil Service Commission invited the National Irrigation Administration and other agencies to join a Tree Growing for a Cause event on September 20, 2024, at Sitio Alao, San Juan, Botolan, Zambales. This event helps the environment and raises funds for the Pamanang Lingkod Bayani Program, which supports the families of civil servants who died in the line of duty.

Planting trees in this area is important to restore nature's balance. It helps fight climate change, protect watersheds, and promote biodiversity, ensuring a greener... read more

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