NIA Region III – Senator Sherwin T. Gatchalian visited two major dams in the Province of Bulacan on January 29, 2026, reaffirming the Senate’s support for the irrigation development and food security programs of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
The visit was led by NIA Administrator Engr. Eddie G. Guillen and NIA Regional Manager Engr. Josephine B. Salazar, together with representatives from the Office of the Senator and the Legislative Budget Research and Monitoring Office (LBRMO).
The Team inspected the Angat Afterbay Regulator Dam (Bustos Dam) in the Municipality of Bustos. The dam currently serves a total area of 32,414.83 hectares, covering 16 municipalities in Bulacan and four municipalities in Pampanga.
During the inspection, the proposed P1.5-billion replacement of six rubber bladders of Bustos Dam was presented, as well as the P765-million Bustos Dam Afterbay Structure Project located at downstream of Bustos Dam. The Team also visited the completed P28-million Kapatiran Solar Pump Irrigation System in San Rafael, Bulacan, with a service area of 242.96 hectares and 213 farmer-beneficiaries.
The delegation then proceeded to Bulo Dam in the Municipality of Doña Remedios Trinidad, where they engaged with local farmers to discuss the irrigation facility’s benefits and its contribution to their livelihoods. At present, the dam provides irrigation to a total service area of 433.83 hectares.
The field visits included dialogues with Irrigators’ Associations (IAs) and farmer-beneficiaries, underscoring the vital role of NIA’s dams and irrigation projects in sustaining agricultural productivity across the region.
This marks the first visit of a senator of the Philippines in the two major dams of Bulacan. Through continuous collaboration with policymakers and irrigated farming communities, NIA remains steadfast in its commitment to strengthen irrigation infrastructure, ensure efficient water management, and support Filipino farmers.
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