The Pampanga Delta River Irrigation System (PDRIS) of NIA Pampanga-Bataan IMO successfully distributed 169 bags of rice seeds on May 30, 2024. The seeds, in a variety of NSIC 222: Tubigan 18, were allocated for 82.2 hectares of farmland managed by Turu Manembu Irrigators Association (IA) and Maunlad na Macusan IA. An additional area of two hectares belonging to Adriano Estate IA also received seed allocations. This distribution effort is part of NIA's ongoing support for the Rice Contract Farming Program, aimed at enhancing rice... read more
NIA Region III joined the Strategic Performance Management System (SPMS) Orientation/Re-orientation Workshop held at NIA Region IX Training Center, Regional Center, Balintawak, Pagadian City on May 21-24, 2024. It aims to ensure organizational effectiveness and improvement of individual employee efficiency. Atty. Mario Jose T. Cunting from the Civil Service Commission Region IX and NIA Central Office Acting Human Resources Division Manager Portia S. Angulo led the conduct the said training.
Present during the activity were NIA... read more
Led by Engr. Clarita G. Silverio, the Pampanga Delta River Irrigation System (PDRIS) under the NIA Pampanga-Bataan IMO has successfully distributed the first tranche of funds to Barangay San Pedro San Juan (Timak), San Simon Farmers and Irrigators Association Inc., and First San Pedro San Simon IA which participate and support the NIA’s Rice Contract Farming Program. The funds will be used for essential land preparation tasks, such as harrowing, plowing, leveling, and crop maintenance. A total of 44 farmer-members, covering 71.1 hectares... read more
The farming community in the Municipality of Floridablanca, Pampanga extends its heartfelt gratitude to Engr. Ruben R. Llamas, Division Manager of NIA Pampanga-Bataan IMO, for his swift and effective response to their concerns. Engr. Llamas demonstrated exceptional leadership by addressing the urgent need for irrigation improvements. Pastor Arnel C. Liangco, Vice Chairman of Civil Society Organization - Empowering Leaders for Transformation, Inc. (Floridablanca), praised Engr. Llamas for his immediate action in installing new irrigation... read more
The Engineering Section of NIA Bulacan Irrigation Management Office organized a five-day field investigation and validation on May 20-24, 2024 relative to the conduct of the Feasibility Study and Detailed Engineering (FSDE) of Bustos Dam Afterbay Structure Project. Engr. Byan James Dayag, Engineer A, Diana Rose C. Esguerra, Economist A, Jenka Reign T. Acuzar, Sr., Engineer A of Engineering Section, Bulacan-IMO, with the presence of Jamila Francia, Economist A, and Corine Angelika Calakhan, Agronomist B of NIA Regional Office III,... read more
The Operations and Maintenance Section of NIA Bulacan IMO, under the management of the Division Manager Engr. Placida C. Cordero and leadership of the O&M Chief Engr. Ernesto L. Mapoy, Jr., successfully conducted the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) "Agri-Senso Loan Program" Dissemination to the AMRIS Federation and the Irrigators Association (IA) on May 31, 2024. The meetings took place at the NIA Bulacan IMO Conference Room in Barangay Tambubong, San Rafael, Bulacan. LBP's Agri-Senso Loan Program aims to provide agricultural loan... read more
NIA PamBat IMO recently conducted a comprehensive Refresher Course on Values and Ethics for its employees, held at the Farmers Training Center, Solib, Floridablanca, Pampanga from May 28 to 30, 2024. The training, conducted in three batches, was led by the esteemed speaker, Bro. Florante P. De Jesus, Head of Cluster 3 Sector, Couples for Christ - Floridablanca. Throughout the sessions, employees engaged with a range of essential topics such as Unity, Brotherhood, Friendship and Love, Family and Relatives, God-Fearing, and Honesty. These... read more
NIA Region III and DPWH convened on May 28, 2024 in Angeles City, Pampanga for the Consultation Meeting to discuss a collaborative convergence projects with Zambales 2nd District Representative Hon. Doris E. Maniquiz. The primary focus of the meeting was to discuss the NIA’s government support programs and proposed convergence initiatives with DPWH. These programs aim to tackle various concerns and challenges faced by the agricultural community within the district.
Present during the meeting were NIA Acting Engineering and... read more
On May 21, 2024, a coordination meeting was held at the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Nueva Ecija 1st District Engineering Office. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the proposed project included in the NIA-DPWH Convergence Program for CY 2024, which will be located in the Municipality of Licab. NIA Aurora-Nueva Ecija IMO Acting Engineering Section Chief Engr. Arvin Maynard C. Musni, Engr. Daniel D. Banag from NIA Region III Planning and Design Section, and Engr. Ronaldo B. Villaroman from the Office of Planning... read more
The staff of the Pampanga Delta River Irrigation System (PDRIS) of the NIA Pampanga-Bataan IMO has successfully collected and distributed seeds to the Irrigators Associations (IAs) in Division V.This initiative is part of the Rice Contract Farming Program which aims to enhance rice production and ensure food security.
The distributed seeds are of the variety NSIC 222 Tubigan 18 and will be planted across 125.5 hectares. The participating IAs are the First San Pedro San Simon IA, Nagkakaisang Magpapatubig ng Sta. Rita, San Carlos... read more