Sec Pangilinan Praises MARIIS for Focus on Farmers' Income

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 - 13:00

Cauayan, Isabela - Secretary Francis "Kiko" N. Pangilinan, Presidential Assistant for Food Security and Agricultural Modernization praised the Magat River Integrated Irrigation System for its focus not just on rice production but on the farmers' income.

with Secretary Francis "Kiko" N. Pangilininan in the photos are MARIIS OM Mariano G. Dancel, Administrator Florencio F. Padernal (hidden) and Confederation of Irrigators Associations in MARIIS President Nemesio S. Yadao.

On his July 26, 2014 visit, during the MARIIS celebration of the National Irrigation Administration's 51st Anniversary and awarding ceremony of the system's top performers, Sec. Pangilinan commended MARIIS Operations Manager Mariano G. Dancel for including the farmers' income in his presentation.

He said that most presentations he had seen so far only include irrigated areas, equipment, fund allocation and it was the first time that the farmers' income was reported.

"While NIA focuses on increasing the area of irrigated lands, it must always be in tandem with increasing the farmers' income," he added.

Newly Appointed NIA Admin Visits Region VI ISs

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 - 13:00

National Irrigation Administration's newly appointed Administrator visits NIA Region VI for the first time. Despite the heavy rains brought about by an impending storm, Administrator Florencio F. Padernal, in his rain boots, braved the downpour and mud in order to visit the project sites of Barotac Viejo Small Reservoir Irrigation Project (BVSRIP) in Barotac Viejo, Iloilo, Jalaur River Multipurpose Project Stage II (JRMP II) in Calinog, Iloilo, and Aganan Dam in San Miguel Iloilo.

At the Aganan Dam site, NIA Region VI Regional Irrigation Manager Engr. Gerardo P. Corsiga, NIA Region VI personnel, Mayor Dunstan Claudio Sale of the Municipality of San Miguel, and Irrigators' Associations of Iloilo-Guimaras River Irrigation System held a short dialogue with the Administrator.

In his message, Admin Padernal said the he will develop a case study based on JRMP II and BVSRIP to replicate in other parts of the country. He also promised to help the IAs build good IA offices complete with tables and chairs.

The IAs presented their certificate of commitment and appreciation to the new NIA Administrator. The event also became a venue to Turn-over the Checks to IMT/IA Performers.

JRMP II Stakeholders' Forum and MOA Signing for JRMP II and PRBIDP

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 - 13:00

National Irrigation Administration Region VI and Jalaur River Multipurpose Project Stage II (JRMP II) held its Stakeholders' Forum and MOA signing for the Security Framework of JRMP II and Panay River Integrated Development Project (PRBIDP) at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol.


The said event was attended by Gov. Arthur D. Defensor, Sr. of the Province of Iloilo, Gov. Victor A. Tanco of the Province of Capiz, Dr. Raul N. Banias, Iloilo Provincial Administrator, BGen Arnold M. Quiapo, Brigade Commander, 3rd IB, PC Supt Josephus Angan, Regional Director, PRO 6, Atty. Dennis Ventilacion, Provincial Legal Officer, Mayor Alex Centena of the Municipality of Calinog, Iloilo, Mayor Rosemarie gardosse of the Municipality of Tapaz, Capiz, Consultants from the Korean Rural Community (KRC) and the stakeholders from the barangays affected by the highline canal and new areas.

The event became a venue to present to the stakeholders the several aspects and benefits of JRMP II and a chance for an open forum to discuss the queries and issues regarding the project.

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