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 of 229 units of various types of O&M equipment and vehicles. This initiative is part of the Agency’s ongoing efforts to modernize and upgrade its fleet to enhance operational efficiency, support field activities, and ensure the timely implementation of irrigation projects nationwide. It is aligned with President Marcos' directives to fast-track irrigation project development.
President Marcos also spearheaded the first two tranches of the re-fleeting program. The 1st Tranche, consisting of 141 units of wheeled excavators worth P776 million, was turned over to NIA Field Offices nationwide on December 13, 2023, in Subic, Zambales. Meanwhile, the 2nd Tranche, amounting to P782 million, included the acquisition of 148 units of new excavators, trailer trucks, and dumpers, which were turned over on August 7, 2024, in Mexico, Pampanga.
As food security ranks highest in the 8-Point Socioeconomic Agenda of the current administration, fast-tracking irrigation development remains a key priority for NIA. These initiatives are all in pursuit of President Marcos’ vision of a Bagong Pilipinas, not just for the farmers but for every Filipino.
National Confederation of Irrigators Associations (NCIA) President Hon. Remy N. Albano, NIA officials and employees, local government officials, and farmers were present in the event.
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President Marcos leads the Ceremonial Turnover of NIA-Procured Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Equipment and Vehicles (3rd Tranche Re-Fleeting Program).
Blessing of the NIA-procured O&M equipment and vehicles
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Equipment Walkthrough of President Marcos (middle) together with NIA Administrator (right) and Taguig City Mayor Hon. Maria Laarni "Lani" Lopez Cayetano
NIA Administrator Guillen delivers his message.
NIA Region II Manager and Association of Regional Directors and Operations Managers (ARDOMA) President Engr. Raymundo B. Apil receives the symbolic key of O&M equipment on behalf of all Regional Managers in Luzon.
NIA Region VIII Manager Engr. Jaime C. De Jesus receives the symbolic key of O&M equipment on behalf of all Regional Managers in Visayas.
NIA Region IX Manager Engr. June Nathaniel S. Plaza receives the symbolic key of O&M equipment on behalf of all Regional Managers in Mindanao.
Photo opportunity of the NIA Top Management Officials and IA Presidents with President Marcos
Photo opportunity of the NIA Top Management Officials, Central Office Department Managers, and Regional/Project Managers with President Marcos
Photo opportunity of the NIA Top Management Officials, Central Office Department Managers, and Regional/Project Managers with President Marcos
President Marcos (middle) together with all attendees of the Ceremonial Turnover of NIA-Procured O&M Equipment and Vehicles (3rd Tranche Re-Fleeting Program)
