San Miguel, Manila – NIA Acting Administrator Engr. Eddie G. Guillen, Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Water Resource Management Office (DENR-WRMO) Undersecretary Dr. Carlos Primo C. David, and National Water Resources Board (NWRB) Officer-in-Charge (OIC) Executive Director Atty. Ricky A. Arzadon sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for repurposing NIA’s water rights on October 4, 2023 at the Malacañang Palace.
The MOA signing aims to achieve the optimum utilization of irrigation water, not just for agricultural use but also for power generation, bulk water supply, aquaculture, recreation, tourism, and many more which will redound to the generation of bigger revenue for the Agency. Under the memorandum, the uncompromised and unhampered provision of irrigation requirements to NIA’s existing agricultural lands and other irrigable areas programmed for development shall be secured.
Guided by the existing laws on water management and utilization, NIA supports the undertakings of the DENR-WRMO and NWRB to conserve and protect water resources to meet the changing needs of our country and its people.
Assistant Secretary Jason Alba, Senior Deputy Executive Secretary Atty. Hubert Guevarra, DOF Undersecretary Catherine L. Fong, Chief of Staff, Office of the Executive Secretary/Undersecretary Leonardo Roy Cervantes, and NIA Acting Civil Works Design Section Chief Engr. Roald Marck Revellame are present in the event.
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NIA Acting Administrator Engr. Eddie G. Guillen, DENR-WRMO Undersecretary Dr. Carlos Primo C. David, and NWRB OIC-Executive Director Atty. Ricky A. Arzadon during the signing of MOU for repurposing NIA’s water rights
1st Row from left to right: NIA Acting Administrator Engr. Eddie G. Guillen, DENR-WRMO Undersecretary Dr. Carlos Primo C. David, and NWRB OIC-Executive Director Atty. Ricky A. Arzadon; 2nd Row from left to right: NIA Acting Civil Works Design Section Chief Engr. Roald Marck Revellame, Assistant Secretary Jason Alba, Senior Deputy Executive Secretary Atty. Hubert Guevarra, DOF Undersecretary Catherine L. Fong, Chief of StaffOffice of the Executive Secretary/Undersecretary Leonardo Roy Cervantes
NIA Acting Administrator Engr. Eddie G. Guillen delivers his message during the signing of MOU for repurposing NIA’s water rights.
The MOA signing aims to achieve the optimum utilization of irrigation water, not just for agricultural use but also for power generation, bulk water supply, aquaculture, recreation, tourism, and many more which will redound to the generation of bigger revenue for the Agency.
