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

NUEVA ECIJA – “Himala (Miracle).” This was how many Novo Ecijano farmers described the swift completion of the repair of the Talavera River Super Diversion Canal (SDC) Siphon, which was officially commissioned by the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) on February 1, 2026, at the boundary of Barangays Ligaya and San Nicolas, Llanera, Nueva Ecija. The continue reading : NIA Restores Irrigation to Nearly 40,000 Hectares in Nueva Ecija

NIA Region III – Senator Sherwin T. Gatchalian visited the Bulo Dam in the Municipality of Doña Remedios Trinidad, Bulacan on January 29, 2026, affirming that the irrigation facility is fully operational and continues to provide reliable irrigation support to local farming communities. National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Administrator Engr. Eddie G. Guillen and NIA Regional Manager continue reading : Sen. Gatchalian Confirms Operational Status of Bulo Dam

NIA Region III – Senator Sherwin T. Gatchalian visited two major dams in the Province of Bulacan on January 29, 2026, reaffirming the Senate’s support for the irrigation development and food security programs of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. The visit was led by NIA Administrator Engr. Eddie G. Guillen and NIA Regional Manager Engr. Josephine continue reading : Sen. Gatchalian Visits 2 Dams in Bulacan

NIA Central Office – The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) earned its first Outstanding rating in the CY 2024 Corporate Governance Scorecard (CGS). NIA’s score improved from 89.98% (Excellent) to an adjusted rating of 91.15% (Outstanding), the highest rating given by the GCG. The milestone reflects NIA’s commitment to transparency, accountability, good governance, and reforms under the leadership continue reading : NIA Achieves Outstanding Corporate Governance Rating for the First Time Since 2015

The Senate approved the P45.07-billion Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Budget of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) under the National Expenditure Program (NEP) during the plenary deliberations on November 26, 2025 at the Senate of the Philippines, Pasay City. The budget was successfully defended and sponsored by Senator Kiko Pangilinan, together with NIA Administrator Engr. Eddie continue reading : SENATE APPROVES NIA’S P45.07-BILLION BUDGET FOR 2026

NIA Central Office – Ten key government agencies convened on November 21, 2025 at the NIA Matikas Multipurpose Hall to strengthen collaboration, accelerate technological innovation, and promote smarter, more efficient, and more future-ready governance. The National Irrigation Administration (NIA), under the leadership of Administrator Engr. Eddie G. Guillen, partnered with the Department of Education (DepEd), led continue reading : 10 AGENCIES UNITE FOR TECH ADVANCEMENT, SMART SOLUTIONS IN IRRIGATION