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

The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) congratulates the three Outstanding Irrigators Associations (IAs) hailed as water champions during the World Water Day Awards on March 19, 2026 in the City of Manila: 1) National Irrigation Systems (NIS) Category – Magatos, Camoning, San Vicente Irrigators’ Association (MACASCVIA), Inc. from Asuncion, Davao del Norte, Region XI represented by continue reading : Meet the 2026 NIA Water and Environment Champions!

NIA BBMP-II — On February 26, 2026, the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) conducted a Learning Field Visit and Consultation with Hon. Sherwin T. Gatchalian, Senator of the Philippines and Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Finance, to highlight the progress, challenges, and development plans of major irrigation projects in the Province of Tarlac. NIA Administrator Engr. continue reading : NIA Conducts Learning Field Visit with Sen. Gatchalian in Tarlac

NIA Central Office – President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. and Administrator Engr. Eddie G. Guillen joined farmer-leaders nationwide during the 2026 National Irrigation Administration–National Confederation of Irrigators’ Associations (NIA–NCIA) General Assembly and Inspection to the NIA Command Center on February 24, 2026 in Diliman, Quezon City. The General Assembly served as a platform for dialogue, collaboration, continue reading : PBBM Joins NIA-NCIA General Assembly, Inspects the Command Center

NIA Region IX – Just 10 months from the start of rehabilitation works, the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) successfully restored the Mahayag Dam in Barangay Lower Salug Daku, Mahayag, Zamboanga del Sur, marking a significant milestone in the government’s disaster resilience and agricultural development efforts. On February 12, 2026, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and continue reading : NIA Rehabilitates Mahayag Dam in Just 10 Months