NIA Central Office – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and NIA Administrator Engr. Eddie G. Guillen led the Ceremonial Turnover of NIA-Procured Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Equipment and Vehicles (3rd Tranche Re-Fleeting Program) on June 2, 2025, at the Icon JCB C6 Yard in Taguig City. With a total cost of P799.568 million, the 3rd Tranche involves the procurement continue reading : PBBM LEADS CEREMONIAL TURNOVER OF P799.568-MILLION EQUIPMENT TO NIA FIELD OFFICES NATIONWIDE

NIA Region III – Following the reported incident involving the sudden deflation of Rubber Gate No. 3 of the Angat Afterbay Regulator Dam (Bustos Dam) in Bustos, Bulacan, the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Region III immediately conducted a site visit and inspection on May 1, 2025 to assess the damage and current condition of the structure. continue reading : DEFLATED BUSTOS DAM RUBBER GATE NO. 3 NOW UNDER CONTROL; NO DANGER TO THE PUBLIC

Pinangunahan ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. ang awarding ceremony para sa One-Stop Action Center for Strategic Investments (OSAC-SI) o ang “Gawad Bayanihan sa Pamumuhunan: Making It Happen with a Whole-of-Nation Strategy” noong ika-13 ng Marso 2025 sa Malacañang Palace Ceremonial Hall. Pinarangalan ng Board of Investments (BOI) ang National Irrigation Administration (NIA) at si continue reading : NIA, WAGI SA 1ST GAWAD BAYANIHAN SA PAMUMUHUNAN

NIA Central Office – NIA Administrator Engr. Eddie G. Guillen participated in the Regional Development Council (RDC) VI Meeting, which was presided over by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on February 13, 2025 during his visit in Iloilo City. The meeting underscored the importance of advancing critical infrastructure projects and addressing the region’s development needs. continue reading : PBBM, NIA FAST-TRACKS JRMP-II IMPLEMENTATION

The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) reaffirms its commitment to transparency and accountability following the 2023 Commission on Audit (COA) Report on delayed irrigation projects. #bayaNIAn sa #BagongPilipinas  

NIA Central Office – The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) has projected that approximately P220 billion is needed per year to irrigate 1.2 million hectares of farmland to achieve rice sufficiency in the Philippines. During the hearing of the Joint Committee on Murang Pagkain at the House of the Representatives on December 19, 2024, NIA Administrator continue reading : PH NEEDS P220B ANNUALLY TO ACHIEVE RICE SUFFICIENCY

NIA Central Office – To avoid palay losses during typhoon months, and “squeeze in” two rice crops during the dry season, the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) will promote adjusting the traditional rice planting calendar. In recent years, the country has lost an average of 500,000 to 600,000 metric tons (MT) of palay (unmilled rice) annually due continue reading : NIA TO ADJUST PLANTING CALENDAR TO AVOID TYPHOON LOSSES, PRODUCE MORE RICE

With the theme “Caring for Soils: Measure, Monitor, Manage”, the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) supports the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations and the Department of Agriculture (DA) in celebrating World Soil Day on December 5, 2024. NIA commends the ongoing efforts of FAO and DA in promoting the sustainable management of continue reading : NIA SUPPORTS FAO AND DA IN CELEBRATING WORLD SOIL DAY

The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) has to date sold a total of 1.14 million kilograms (kg) of rice at P29/kg to tens of thousands of senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWDs), recipients of 4Ps, and other members of the country’s vulnerable sector. The milled rice, packed in 10-kg bags, was sold at P290 each at continue reading : NIA CONTRACT FARMS SELL P29/KG RICE TO THOUSANDS OF POOR FAMILIES, MEMBERS OF VULNERABLE SECTOR

The National Irrigation Administration (NIA), a key Government-Owned and Controlled Corporation (GOCC), proudly announces the appointment of Atty. Jeffrey G. Gallardo as its new Chairman of the Board. His appointment follows a majority vote by NIA’s Board of Directors, marking a new era of leadership for the agency. Joining him is Engr. Cristopher V. Morales, continue reading : NIA WELCOMES ASEC JEFFREY G. GALLARDO AS NEW CHAIRMAN OF THE NIA BOARD