The National Irrigation Administration-Caraga Region (NIA-Caraga) responding to the Food Staples Sufficiency Program (FSSP) of this administration was able to complete 72 of its 115 projects under CY 2012 and 14 of its 58 projects under CY 2013 with an overall physical accomplishment of 85.34% irrigating a total new area of 3,531 hectares. The delay in the implementation is caused either bad weather with the presence of various calamities last year or right of way problems in the area. This office assured the public however that its corresponding funds are in tact and contractors implementing these projects were paid based on the accomplished items as reflected in their progress billings subject to evaluation and inspection by the technical staff. For this year (2014), there are 51 projects due for implementation and hopefully without any impediments i.e. bad weather etc., these will be completed within the year so that it can be utilized by our farmer-beneficiaries as programmed. This office, as a matter of procedure will conduct pre-construction conference prior to the start of project implementation. During the meeting, concerned Local Government Units (LGUs), Irrigators Association (IA), the Contractor and other stake holders are invited to clarify everything regarding the implementation…...

For its on-going efforts to improve its total performance, the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) under the leadership of Administrator Claro V. Maranan, has posted a 100.55% commitment performance rating under the Governance Commission on all GOCCs (GCG) agreement for year 2013. The said rating was reported by NIA Senior Deputy Administrator Felix M. Razo, Chairman of the GCG Committee that the result of computation of the Agency's total performance was conducted by management based on actual versus target physical and financial performance parameters for CY 2013. Rating in physical aspect particularly in Support Services, the highest percentage is the total number of IAs with Irrigation Management Transfer (IMT) contracts with a total of 2,292 surpassing its 2,075 target at 110.46% and Existing Service Area rehabilitated with a total of 481,832 surpassing its 443,661 target at 108.60% followed by the Rea Generated at 95.17%, Area Restored at 95.19%, Service Area Irrigated during Dry Season was 96.02% and Service Area Irrigated during Wet Season at 99.07% for a subtotal of 60.26%. Corporate Viability such as Revenue from Regular Sources was at 101.44% and Contracts Review and Processing was at 100% for a subtotal of 40.29%. The two subtotal figures were added together…...

For its on-going efforts to improve its total performance, the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) under the leadership of Administrator Claro V. Maranan, has posted a 100.55% commitment performance rating under the Governance Commission on all GOCCs (GCG) agreement for year 2013. The said rating was reported by NIA Senior Deputy Administrator Felix M. Razo, Chairman of the GCG Committee that the result of computation of the Agency's total performance was conducted by management based on actual versus target physical and financial performance parameters for CY 2013. Rating in physical aspect particularly in Support Services, the highest percentage is the total number of IAs with Irrigation Management Transfer (IMT) contracts with a total of 2,292 surpassing its 2,075 target at 110.46% and Existing Service Area rehabilitated with a total of 481,832 surpassing its 443,661 target at 108.60% followed by the Rea Generated at 95.17%, Area Restored at 95.19%, Service Area Irrigated during Dry Season was 96.02% and Service Area Irrigated during Wet Season at 99.07% for a subtotal of 60.26%. Corporate Viability such as Revenue from Regular Sources was at 101.44% and Contracts Review and Processing was at 100% for a subtotal of 40.29%. The two subtotal figures were added together…...

In its Consolidated Yearend Report, the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) under the leadership of Administrator Claro V. Maranan reports that it generated a total revenue of P4.0453 billion in CY 2013, an increase of P492 million compared to P3.5535 billion in CY 2012. Based on the Financial Performance Report from the Deputy Administrator for Administrative and Finance Lorna Grace B. Rosario dated March 20, 2014, the significant increase in revenue by the Agency was credited to the improved collection of Irrigation Service Fees (ISF) of P204 million (P1.4456 billion in CY 2012 to P1.6478 billion in CY 2013); decrease in 10% discount on ISF of P2 million and increase in loss on sale of palay P.122 million; increase of P197 million in Subsidy income from the National Government, specifically in 5% Management Fee (P984.36 million CY 2012 and P1.187 billion in CY 2013 less decrees of P5.5 million in Management Fee. Other factors were the increase of P12 million for CIP/CIS/Pump Amortization and Equity; increase of P75 million in Water Fees and Energy Delivery Fees; increase of P12 million in Rent Income and Penalties; increase of P7 million in Miscellaneous and other fines and penalties and decrease in interest income…...

Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Proceso J. Alcala, and National Irrigation Administration (NIA) head Claro V. Maranan bestowed awards to the top 10 Irrigators' Associations (IAs) during the 2013 Agri Pinoy Rice Achievers Awarding Ceremony on Friday March 14, 2014 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater at Resorts World Manila in Pasay City. The IAs were honored for their contribution to the rice sector for attaining a 97% self-sufficiency level last year despite the many calamities that hit the country. The NIA aims to improve participation of IAs in project implementation and in operation and maintenance of irrigation systems and to show total commitment to the IAs for an administration of good governance and transparency. The Top 10 IAs that were given awards are 1. LIgaya IA (Salvador, Santiago, Isabela); 2. LOW TIP TAM IA (Lower Tiparak, Tambulig, Zamboanga Del Sur); 3. MAKABASAKPA IA (Curvada, Kapatagan, Lanao Del Norte); 4. Dujali Poblacion FIA (Dujali, Braulio, Davao Del Norte); 5. WEBAMSI (Maygatasan, Bayugan, Agusan Del Sur); 6. SAFIMCO (San Antonio, Buhi, Camarines Sur); 7. Labrador-Timualag-Katurog IA (Labrador, Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay); 8. San Juan Impasug-ong La Fortuna (SILFA) IA (La Fortuna, Impasug-ong, Bukidnon); 9. Lower Marber IA (New Clarin, Bansalan, Davao Del…...