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The officials from the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Region III, along with the PamBat IMO Engineering Section and the Bataan Satellite Office, met with Bataan Governor Joet Garcia at The Bunker in Balanga City to present the ongoing Detailed Engineering Study (DES) and Social and Environmental Impact Assessment (SEIA) for the proposed Pantingan Small Reservoir Irrigation Project (SRIP), June 9, 2025.
The meeting also included representatives from the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA), Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO), and local government units of Pilar, Balanga City, and Orion.
NIA officials provided an overview of the project, outlining its goals, expected benefits, coverage area, development plan, and the current progress of the study.
The presentation led to a productive discussion, with participants offering feedback, raising concerns, and expressing strong support for the project, acknowledging its potential to enhance agricultural productivity and improve water access for local communities.
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