July 2025

NIA supports AFP in...

07/03/2025 - 9:02am

NIA AND PNP SEAL...

07/07/2025 - 2:03pm

MALALAKING DAM AT SOLAR...

07/29/2025 - 10:47am

NIA supports AFP in promoting West Philippine Sea awareness campaigns

July 3, 2025, 9:02 AM

The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) and the 506th NIA Water Battalion AFP Reserve Unit support the Civil Relations Service – Armed Forces of the Philippines (CRSAFP) in promoting public awareness efforts and campaigns related to the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

Together, let us strengthen our unity in defending the rights of the Filipino people to the country’s marine resources.

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NIA AND PNP SEAL PARTNERSHIP TO SECURE IRRIGATION IN REMOTE AREAS

July 7, 2025, 2:03 PM

NIA Central Office – To strengthen the security of irrigation projects and personnel, especially in areas with peace and order concerns, the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Philippine National Police (PNP) on July 7, 2025 during the PNP’s Flag-Raising Ceremony at BGen. Rafael T. Crame in Quezon City.

NIA Administrator Engr. Eddie G. Guillen, who served as Guest of Honor and Speaker, led the signing with PNP Chief PGen. Nicolas D. Torre III, joined by NIA Deputy Administrator Robert Victor G. Seares Jr. Also in attendance were the Administrative Department and concurrent Acting Legal Services Department Manager Atty. Ailyne C. Agtuca-Selda, Public Affairs and Information Staff (PAIS) Acting Department Manager Clarizze C. Toribio, and other key personnel.

Through this partnership, the PNP will assist in safeguarding NIA’s irrigation facilities, particularly in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs), under the Revitalized Pulis sa Barangay (RPSB) program. As part of the event, PNP Chief Torre also demonstrated the real-time responsiveness of the 9-1-1 emergency system and the rapid deployment capabilities of police personnel through the PNP Command Center. This showcased how modern technology enhances their operational speed, community protection efforts, and nationwide reach, even in remote areas.

The collaboration reflects the shared commitment of NIA and PNP to protect vital infrastructure, promote rural development, and ensure the continuous delivery of irrigation services essential to the country’s food security.

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MALALAKING DAM AT SOLAR PROJECTS, PRAYORIDAD NG ADMINISTRASYONG MARCOS

July 29, 2025, 10:47 AM

Batasang Pambansa, Quezon City – Binigyang-diin ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. sa kanyang ika-apat na State of the Nation Address (SONA) noong Hulyo 28, 2025 ang kahalagahan ng malalaking proyektong pang-irigasyon at paggamit ng renewable energy upang mas mapalakas pa ang sektor ng agrikultura sa bansa.

Mula Hulyo 2022 hanggang Marso 2025, nakapagtala ang National Irrigation Administration (NIA), Department of Agriculture (DA), at Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) ng 63,359 ektarya ng new irrigated areas at 44,160 ektarya ng restored areas. Sa kabuuan, 88,646 ektarya ng lupang pansakahan ang napatutubigan sa ilalim ng kasalukuyang administrasyon, na may 1.27 milyong magsasakang benepisyaryo.

Kabilang sa mga pangunahing proyektong napagtagumpayan ng NIA ay ang P5.133-bilyong Malitubog-Maridagao Irrigation Project – Stage II (MMIP-II) sa Bayan ng Pikit, Cotabato. Ito ay may service area na 9,528 ektarya at 4,000 magsasakang benepisyaryo mula sa mga lalawigan ng Cotabato at Maguindanao del Sur.

Ipinatutupad din ng NIA ang pagtatayo ng solar-powered pump irrigation projects (SPIPs) na bahagi ng climate-smart irrigation agenda ni NIA Administrator Engr. Eddie G. Guillen. Ang pinakamalaki sa mga ito ay ang P65.7-milyong Cabaruan SPIP sa Bayan ng Quirino, Isabela na may service area na 350 ektarya at 237 magsasakang benepisyaryo. Dahil sa solar projects ng Ahensiya, nakatitipid ang mga magsasaka dahil hindi na nila kinakailangan pang gumastos nang malaki sa pagbili ng krudo o gasolina.

Samantala, ang Jalaur River Multipurpose Project – Stage II (JRMP-II) sa Bayan ng Calinog, Iloilo ay nakapaghahatid ng maaasahang serbisyong patubig sa halos 32,000 ektarya ng lupain kung saan nakikinabang ang 25,000 magsasaka. Bukod sa irigasyon, makatutulong ang nabanggit na proyekto sa pagkontrol ng baha, paglikha ng kuryente, at pagpapaunlad ng pangisdaan at turismo sa lalawigan.

Sa patuloy na pagpapaigting ng mga proyektong pang-irigasyon, hindi lamang mapatataas ang ani at kita ng mga bagong bayaning magsasaka kundi maitataguyod din ang mas makabago at mas matatag na sektor ng agrikultura sa bansa.

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