Magat Dam, Isabela — Sustained rainfall from cloud seeding operations and monsoon rains enhanced by recent weather disturbances, including Tropical Storm Maymay, have pushed the water elevation at the Magat Dam – Luzon’s largest watershed – past its critical water level, offering relief to farmers after several weeks of dry conditions caused by El Niño. continue reading : MAGAT DAM SUSTAINS RISE PAST 160-MASL CRITICAL WATER LEVEL AMID CLOUD SEEDING OPERATIONS AND RAINS

NIA MIMAROPA – A new chapter in agricultural development begins for farmers in the Municipality of Aborlan, Palawan as the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) formally inaugurated the Ibato-Iraan Small Reservoir Irrigation Project (SRIP) on July 23, 2026. President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. and NIA Administrator Engr. Eddie G. Guillen led the ceremony, emphasizing the national continue reading : PALAWAN’S LARGEST IRRIGATION PROJECT TO BOOST PRODUCTIVITY OF 425 FARMERS IN ABORLAN

NIA Region XII – After years of challenges caused by the collapse of a major irrigation infrastructure, 355 farmer-beneficiaries are now assured of more stable rice production and improved livelihoods with the inauguration of the rehabilitated Antong Dam and Irrigation System in Lutayan, Sultan Kudarat on June 25, 2026. President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. and continue reading : ANTONG DAM RESTORATION BRINGS NEW HOPE TO 355 FARMERS

NIA Region VII — A total of 717 farmers in Mabini and Alicia, Bohol can now look forward to more reliable irrigation water, higher farm productivity, and improved livelihoods following the inauguration of the P828.79-million Mabini-Cayacay Small Reservoir Irrigation Project (SRIP) on June 22, 2026. President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. led the inauguration ceremony, reaffirming continue reading : 717 BOHOLANO FARMERS TO BENEFIT FROM MABINI-CAYACAY SRIP

QUEZON CITY — The delivery and distribution of rice under the Sagip Saka Act, or Republic Act No. 11321, has officially begun, disintermediating middlemen and traders so that farmers’ produce can go directly to local government units (LGUs). The program ensures higher incomes for farmers while strengthening the country’s food supply. The Quezon City Government, continue reading : NIA AND QC LGU JOIN FORCES FOR FARMERS: FIRST RICE DISTRIBUTION HUB UNDER THE SAGIP SAKA ACT LAUNCHED

NIA Region VIII — President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.  inaugurated the Hibulangan Small Reservoir Irrigation Project (SRIP) in the Municipality of Villaba in Leyte on Thursday, April 30, 2026, providing 1,821 farmers year-round irrigation and cushioning the impact of an expected drought. Officials from the National Irrigation Administration (NIA), representatives from national government agencies, local continue reading : 1,821 farmers to benefit from Hibulangan dam in Leyte

NIA Region VIII — Pinasinayaan ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. noong Abril 30, 2026 ang Hibulangan Small Reservoir Irrigation Project (SRIP) sa Bayan ng Villaba, Leyte, na magbibigay ng buong taong patubig sa 1,821 magsasaka at magsisilbing panangga laban sa inaasahang tagtuyot. Dumalo sa nasabing kaganapan ang mga opisyal ng National Irrigation Administration (NIA), continue reading : 1,821 magsasaka makikinabang sa Hibulangan Dam sa Leyte

NIA Central Office – Under the leadership of Administrator Engr. Eddie G. Guillen, the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) assures the public that there are no “ghost projects” under its programs. Every irrigation project implemented by the Agency undergoes stringent planning, monitoring, and evaluation processes. This ensures that public funds are used efficiently and responsibly for continue reading : NIA strengthens transparency through citizen feedback mechanisms

NIA Central Office — Rice farmers under the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Irrigators’ Associations (IA) system have begun preparations for rice deliveries to Quezon City, NIA Administrator Engr. Eddie G. Guillen announced during the Senate hearing on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Speaking before the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform, chaired by Sen. continue reading : NIA-assisted rice deliveries to Quezon City underway

CAMARINES SUR — In line with the administration’s push for sustainable agriculture, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. visited and inspected two Solar-Powered Irrigation Projects (SPIPs) in Camarines Sur, with a combined project cost of over P332 million and set to benefit 1,854 farmers in the province. The initiative supports the vision of Pres. Marcos, Jr. continue reading : PBBM Inspects Solar-Powered Irrigation Projects (SPIPs) in Camarines Sur