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NIA-DA GROUND-BREAKING...
05/13/2014 - 12:00pm
NIA-DA GROUND-BREAKING...
05/13/2014 - 12:00pm
NIA Welcomes Secretary Kiko Pangilinan
NIA Welcomes Secretary...
05/22/2014 - 9:45am
NIA-DENR Forest Management Project Meeting Held
NIA-DENR Forest...
05/27/2014 - 10:15am

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NIA-DA GROUND-BREAKING ILOILO IRRIGATION PROJECT HELD

May 13, 2014, 12:00 PM

Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Proceso Alcala and National Irrigation Administration (NIA) head Claro Maranan together with local officials and beneficiaries officiated ceremonial ground-breaking and cornerstone-laying of the Barotac Viejo Small Reservoir Irrigation Project last May 8, 2014 in Brgy. Nueva Invencion, Barotac Viejo, Iloilo.

The major objective of the project is to promote rural development through the construction of small scale impounding dams and irrigation facilities; boost agricultural productivity and other incidental benefits and enhance the standard of living of small farmers in the area.

Construction of the proposed small reservoir irrigation project is expected to start by the 2nd quarter of this year at a total cost of Php 993,300,000.00.

Benefits of the project are the following: Provide adequate supply of irrigation water whole year round; Generate new area of 265 has. and 459 has.; Increase rice production from 265 Metric Tons to 409 Metric Tons and generate labor employment during construction.

Apart from the DA Secretary and NIA Administrator, other officials who attended the event were Senate President Franklin Drilon, 5th District of Iloilo Representative Niel Tupas, Jr., Iloilo Province Governor Arthur Defensor, Vice Governor Raul Tupas, Mayor Niel Tupas III, NIA Deputy Administrator for Engineering and Operations Modesto Membreve and NIA Region VI Regional Manager Gerard Corsiga.

Last April 2, 2014 Secretary Alcala and Administrator Maranan also officiated the inauguration of the Murcon Dam and the launching of the Upper Pampanga River Integrated Irrigation Systems (UPRIIS)-NIA Action Center (UNAC) in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ejica and the inauguration of the Maayon Communal Irrigation Project and Maayon CIP Diversion Works last April 11, 2014 at Maayon, Capiz in Region VI.

NIA-DA GROUND-BREAKING ILOILO IRRIGATION PROJECT HELD

May 13, 2014, 12:00 PM

Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Proceso Alcala and National Irrigation Administration (NIA) head Claro Maranan together with local officials and beneficiaries officiated ceremonial ground-breaking and cornerstone-laying of the Barotac Viejo Small Reservoir Irrigation Project last May 8, 2014 in Brgy. Nueva Invencion, Barotac Viejo, Iloilo.

The major objective of the project is to promote rural development through the construction of small scale impounding dams and irrigation facilities; boost agricultural productivity and other incidental benefits and enhance the standard of living of small farmers in the area.

Construction of the proposed small reservoir irrigation project is expected to start by the 2nd quarter of this year at a total cost of Php 993,300,000.00.

Benefits of the project are the following: Provide adequate supply of irrigation water whole year round; Generate new area of 265 has. and 459 has.; Increase rice production from 265 Metric Tons to 409 Metric Tons and generate labor employment during construction.

Apart from the DA Secretary and NIA Administrator, other officials who attended the event were Senate President Franklin Drilon, 5th District of Iloilo Representative Niel Tupas, Jr., Iloilo Province Governor Arthur Defensor, Vice Governor Raul Tupas, Mayor Niel Tupas III, NIA Deputy Administrator for Engineering and Operations Modesto Membreve and NIA Region VI Regional Manager Gerard Corsiga.

Last April 2, 2014 Secretary Alcala and Administrator Maranan also officiated the inauguration of the Murcon Dam and the launching of the Upper Pampanga River Integrated Irrigation Systems (UPRIIS)-NIA Action Center (UNAC) in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ejica and the inauguration of the Maayon Communal Irrigation Project and Maayon CIP Diversion Works last April 11, 2014 at Maayon, Capiz in Region VI.

NIA Welcomes Secretary Kiko Pangilinan

May 22, 2014, 9:45 AM

The National Irrigation Administration's officials and employees welcomed Presidential Assistant for Food Security and Agricultural Modernization (PAFSAM) Secretary Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan who arrived on Tuesday May 20, 2014 at NIA Central Office in Diliman, Q.C.

NIA welcomes Sec. Kiko Pangilinan National Irrigation Administration head Claro Maranan (left) accompanies Presidential Assistant for Food Security and Agricultural Modernization Secretary Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan who arrived on Tuesday, May 20 at the NIA Central Office in Diliman, Quezon City.

This was followed by a presentation and briefing headed by NIA Administrator Claro Maranan together with Senior Deputy Administrator Felix Razo, Deputy Administrator for Engineering and Operations Modesto Membreve, Deputy Administrator for Administrative and Finance Lorna Grace Rosario and other officials on the following topics:

  1. Creation of NIA, Mission and Vision;
  2. Organizational Structure;
  3. Status of Irrigation Development;
  4. NIA's Measure of Performance;
  5. NIA Roadmap up to 2017;
  6. Status of IA Organization and Development; and
  7. Financial Concern.

During the briefing, Administrator Maranan introduced NIA's new Mission and Vision under his term. He emphasized the agency's new Mission which is "Development and management of water resources for irrigation and provision of necessary services on a sustainable basis consistent with the agricultural development program of the government" and its Vision is "A dynamic, viable and world-class government corporation, rendering irrigation and related irrigation services contributing to the inclusive growth of the country".

Also presented are the NIA's objectives which is to develop and maintain irrigation systems in support of the agricultural development program of the government; provide adequate level of irrigation service on a sustainable basis in partnership with farmers and LGU; support economic and social growth in rural areas thru irrigation development and management and improve and sustain the quality of NIA as a viable corporation and service-oriented agency.

Other topics discussed during the presentation were the status of irrigation development nationwide; NIA's financial report for CY 2011-2014; summary of projects (bidded, bidding, FAW) for CY 2014; potential irrigable area and its financial requirements; and irrigation targets (new/restoration) for CY 2013 and 2014.

After the presentation, the NIA officials accompanied Secretary Pangilinan to his office located at the Second Floor of NIA Central Office.

NIA briefing with Sec. Kiko Pangilinan National Irrigation Administration head Claro Maranan(right) briefed Presidential Assistant for Food Security and Agricultural Modernization Secretary Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan (left) during a meeting held last May 20, 2014 at Central Office in Diliman, Q.C. regarding NIA's plans and programs.

NIA briefing with Sec. Kiko Pangilinan Presidential Assistant for Food Security and Agricultural Modernization Secretary Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan (left) listens to a briefing headed by NIA Administrator Claro Maranan (second from left) regarding the background, functions, programs and projects of NIA which was held at the Central Office in Diliman, Q.C. Also in the photo are Senior Deputy Administrator Felix Razo (second from right), Deputy Administrator for Engineering and Operations Modesto Membreve (third from right), Deputy Administrator for Administrative and Finance Lorna Grace Rosario (fourth from right) and other NIA officials.

NIA-DENR Forest Management Project Meeting Held

May 27, 2014, 10:15 AM

The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) held a coordination meeting regarding a Forest land Management Project (FMP) of the Upper Pampanga River Basin last May 22, 2014 at the NIA Central Office in Diliman, Quezon City. Also being tapped for the project is the National Power Corporation (NPC).

NIA Administrator Claro V. Maranan and other Department Managers met with DENR Forest Management Bureau Director Ricardo Calderon and other officials who gave a presentation on the project whose main objectives were the following: 1. Rehabilitate degraded forest in Pantabangan-Carranglan watershed; 2. Improve forest conservation to improve social and economic conditions of affected communities; 3. Contribute to disaster risk mitigation efforts in vulnerable areas and 4. Strengthen forest land management through Community-Based Forest Management (CBFM).

NIA-DENR Forest Management Project meeting held The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) and The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) held a coordination meeting regarding a Forest land Management Project (FMP) of the Upper Pampanga River Basin last May 22, 2014 at the NIA Central Office in Diliman, Quezon City. Photo shows NIA Administrator Claro Maranan (center) with DENR Forest Management Bureau Director Ricardo Calderon (right), NIA Technical Assistant-Administrator's Office Arnulfo Querijero (left), NIA Operations Department Manager Efren Roqueza (second from left) and other officials during the discussion of the said project.

Other components of the said projects involve comprehensive site development through Survey, Mapping and Planning; Community Organizing; Site Development; Policy Initiative and Project Management.

The FMP project also states that within the four watershed areas that cover a total area of 44,613 hectares, around 14,133 hectares will be used in the project. These are 1. Barat: Brgys. Salazar, Burgos, (So Awayan and So Barat); 2. Seguim: Brgys. Bunga, R.A. Padilla, Burgos (Sitio Animoy) San Agustin (Sitio Ovito); 3. Pinagloriahan: Brgys. Gen. Luna, San Agustin, Burgos (Sitio Sawmill and Caloocan) and 4. Diaman: Brgy. Conversion, Nueva Vizcaya (Brgy. Lukidnon, Dupax del Sur).

A draft Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between three agencies has been presented where the NIA will support the FMP implementation as well as allow rehabilitation and development of the 14,133 hectares under LOI 1002 and continuously implement the biodiversity conservation programs within the protected area.

The DENR will implement, monitor and supervise the FMP in collaboration with stakeholders following the RA 7586 or the NIPAS Act as well as ensure the biodiversity conservation within the FMP or protected area and issue a tenurial instrument needed in the project implementation.

The NPC shall cooperate with NIA, maintain and develop the designated 1,000 hectares for reforestation, agro-plantation establishments located between Pinagloriahan and Diaman Subwatersheds and assist People's Organization as part of their corporate social responsibility as well protect, maintain and manage the 14,133 hectares after termination of the FMP in collaboration with the tenurial instrument holders in the area.

The draft MOA is currently being reviewed by the NIA's Legal Department and will be passed to the NIA Board for further evaluation and approval.
 

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