"CENTRAL LUZON'S BEST: EPAHP CBOs FEATURING LOCAL FLAVORS AND HANDMADE TREASURE"

With the theme "Central Luzon's Best: EPAHP CBOs Featuring Local Flavors and Handmade Treasures", NIA Region III participated to the Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (EPAH) Bazaar on September 23-25, 2024 at SM City San Fernando, Pampanga. Led by DSWD Central Luzon Regional Director Venus F. Rebuldela, the event featured an array of local products and delicacies. Exhibitors from various government agencies were invited by DSWD and DTI to showcase the best offerings from Central Luzon’s community-based organizations.

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SEMINAR WITH NIA CENTRAL OFFICE EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT DIVISION

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.

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JOINT REGIONAL CONFEDERATION OF IRRIGATORS ASSOCIATION (RCIA)

The Joint Regional Confederation of Irrigators Association (RCIA) Board of Trustees (BOT), Institutional Development Section (IDS), and ISO Training and Education Team (TET) held the 3rd Quarter Meeting on September 27, 2024 at NIA Region III Farmers' Training Center in San Rafael, Bulacan.

The activity tackled different farming-related activities and addressed the challenges encountered by the farmers through the help of their respective Provincial IA Presidents. It also provided an opportunity to discuss and evaluate various... read more

OATH-TAKING OF NEWLY PROMOTED EMPLOYEES OF NIA REGION III

Eleven newly promoted employees of NIA Region III took their Oath of Office at the Regional Office Conference Room in Tambubong, San Rafael, Bulacan on September 27, 2024. Engr. Josephine B. Salazar administered the Oath Taking Ceremony, reminding the promoted employees of their responsibility to uphold integrity and serve with excellence in their new roles.

Witnessing the event were the ever-supportive Division and IMO Managers: Engineering and Operations Division Manager Engr. Christian C. Manalo, Administrative and Finance... read more

NIA PAMBAT IMO EXPLORES CARBON CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH AWD APPLICATION

NIA Pampanga-Bataan IMO, represented by Engr. Alexius S. Academia, Acting Chief of Porac Gumain River Irrigation Systems (PGRIS), held a coordination meeting with FAEGER Co. Ltd. on September 25, 2024 in Floridablanca, Pampanga to explore the potential of generating carbon credits. This can be attained through the implementation of Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from paddy fields.

The meeting highlighted the environmental and economic benefits of AWD for farmers. By utilizing this... read more

ANE IMO CONDUCTED CLEARING OPERATIONS MONITORING OF IRRIGATION CANAL

NIA Aurora-Nueva Ecija IMO conducted the clearing operations monitoring of the irrigation canal serving the Cabatangan Mapula Farmers and Irrigators Association in Brgy. Diome, Maria Aurora, Aurora on September 10, 2024. This inspection was part of NIA's ongoing efforts to ensure the effective maintenance and optimal functionality of the irrigation system which supports the agricultural activities of the Association’s members.

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TRAINING-WORKSHOP ON VEGETABLE PROCESSING WITH GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICES (GMP)

Thirty farmers from Diaman Conversion Pantabangan Irrigators Association participated in the Training-Workshop on Vegetable Processing with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) on August 28-30, 2024 in Palayan City, Nueva Ecija. In partnership with NIA Aurora-Nueva Ecija Irrigation Management Office (ANE IMO), the Agriculture Training Institute (ATI) Region III facilitated the training in support to the Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP) Program of DSWD Region III.

NIA ANE IMO untiringly asks for assistance and... read more

BULACAN IMO CONDUCTED EVALUATION AND SURVEY OF ON-GOING PROJECTS

NIA Bulacan IMO Engineering Section conducted the evaluation and survey of ongoing projects of Dam 1 and Dam 3 in San Luis, Pampanga, and Dam 2 and 2A in Candaba Pampanga on August 29, 2024. The Survey Team, led by Engr. Wendell C. Martin, assessed the contractors’ adherence to NIA’s Program of Works (POW). This will ensure that the Agency’s irrigation projects are high quality and climate change resilient.

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IA MEMBERS GAD TRAINING IN LA PAZ, TARLAC

Irrigators Association (IA) members from Matayumtayum Palacpalac FIA and Tisya FIA strengthened their commitment to inclusive agricultural practices through a Gender and Development (GAD) Training on September 5-6, 2024 in La Paz, Tarlac.

Organized by NIA Tarlac-San Miguel-O’Donnell RIS (TASMORIS) personnel, the training aims to raise awareness of the societal norms, attitudes, and structures that limit opportunities for both men and women in rural farming communities. It focused on breaking the barriers that hinder equal... read more

ANE IMO SITE VALIDATION

NIA Aurora-Nueva Ecija IMO conducted a site validation on the proposed diversion dam in Barangay Dianawan, Maria Aurora, Aurora on September 12, 2024 as per the request of Dianawan Crosslander Ecoheart Farmers Association.

Hon. Joseph Roy B. Dagyapen from the House Committee on Agriculture led the site inspection, accompanied by Engr. Abigail D. Valdez and Institutional Development Officer Cloriefel C. Valdez. The Survey Team, consisting of Mr. Ismael M. Macalood, Mr. Clarenze Van F. Reguyal, and Mr. Jerick L. Pilao, was also... read more

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