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.