NIA Administrator Florencio F. Padernal, Mr. Chang Yong Cheong, Project Director/PE (Seoyeong Engineering) Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) Environmental and Social Monitoring Team (ESMT), and Mr. Yongkeun Oh, Chief Representative, EDCF Manila Representative Office, Export-Import (KEXIM) Bank of Korea signed the Minutes of Discussion (MoD) for the Jalaur River Multipurpose Project (JRMP) at the Administrator’s continue reading : NIA Signs Minutes of Discussion with EDCF-KEXIM

Leaders of Regional Federation of Irrigators Associations (RFIAs) from all over the country convened on July 23, 2015 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila, Pasay City to ceremonially receive more than 400 recently-completed irrigation projects from the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) during the Mass Turnover of Completed Irrigation Projects. The total cost continue reading : FARMERS RECEIVE IRRIGATION PROJECTS, GOV’T VOWS FOR IMPROVED SERVICES

The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) strongly denies the allegation that lump sum appropriations amounting to P11.3-B exist within the agency’s budget. The General Appropriations Act of 2015 clearly shows that the P11.3-B which former Secretary Panfilo Lacson pertains to is broken down into projects per region with their corresponding budget allocation. The master list of continue reading : NIA: NO ANOMALY IN OUR BUDGET

A Technical Working Group (TWG) for the management of Jalaur watershed area was formed by the National Irrigation Administration Regional Office 6 (NIA 6). This, as environmental protection and watershed preservation continue to be top priorities of the implementation of Western Visayas’ biggest irrigation project, the Jalaur River Multi-Purpose Project Stage II (JRMP II). In continue reading : NIA Leads Creation of Management Body for Jalaur Watershed

Western Visayas’ biggest irrigation project is moving forward, now with strong support from no less than Iloilo’s highest Catholic leader. In a press release issued Friday, June 5, Ilonggo leader and Senate President Franklin M. Drilon reported that Jaro Archbishop Angel Lagdameo has given his blessing and prayers for the successful implementation of the Jalaur continue reading : NIA Thankful for Archbishop’s Support

The National Irrigation Administration 6 (NIA 6) firmed up commitments and interventions for Indigenous Peoples (IPs) covered by the Jalaur River Multi-Purpose Project II (JRMP II). This, as provisions for a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was finalized with 22 government agencies involved with the JRMP II implementation. Also agreed was the creation of an Inter-Agency continue reading : Convergence Initiative: NIA, 22 other Government Agencies Frim up Jalaur Dam Project Commitments, Interventions

After months of careful and objective deliberation, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has bestowed upon NIA Administrator Florencio F. Padernal the Commission’s highest award given to professionals from different fields. This year, Dr. Padernal will receive from the PRC the 2015 Outstanding Professional of the Year Award in the field of Civil Engineering in recognition continue reading : NIA Aadministrator Receives Highest Honor from PRC

Iloilo City – Support for the Jalaur River Multi-Purpose Project Stage II (JRMP II) widens and continues to increase.This, with the success of the recent forum initiated by the project proponent, National Irrigation Administration (NIA). from left to right: Msgr. Exel Jaen, Iloilo Provincial Legal Officer Atty. Dennis Ventelacion, NIA 6 Regional Manager and JRMP continue reading : Peoples’ Forum Draws More JRMP Support as Stakeholders call for Project Implementation

DOE HQ, Taguig City – After a series of meetings and consultations, NIA Administrator Florencio Padernal and DOE Secretary Jericho Petilla finally signed on April 30, 2015 a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) regarding the development of Hydroelectric Power Plants along the irrigation canals of National Irrigation Systems (NISs) nationwide. At present, there is about 350 continue reading : NIA Partners with DOE to Pursue Hydropower Projects

Tukanalipao, Mamasapano will be under the government’s eye again after the issue concerning the 44 SAF Commandos who bravely died in their line of duty last January. This time, Office of the Presidential Assistant for Food Security and Agricultural Modernization (OPAFSAM) Secretary Francis Pangilinan, with various government officials, went there on April 16, 2015, to continue reading : IRRIGATION TO RISE IN MAMASAPANO