NIA Inaugurates Irrigation Projects in Palawan

Tuesday, July 1, 2014 - 08:15

National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Administrator Claro V. Maranan together with Assistant Administrator Romy Anonuevo, Manager for Operations Department Efren Roqueza, IMO Division Manager-A Mario M. Hebreo and other officials inaugurate new irrigation projects from June 26 to 27, 2014 in the province of Palawan.

The inauguration of the said projects is part of the agency's on-going efforts to provide a rapid delivery of irrigation projects to farmers in the province that they need for their crops.

"This is President Pnoy's answer to the needs of irrigation in our country. It is an accomplishment by the President that was made through NIA," Maranan said. He added that his visit is in line with No. 7 of his Seven Point Program which is to "build stronger commitment to farmers and other stakeholders".

The projects inaugurated in the Northern part of Palawan are the Sandoval Small Irrigation Project is an Ogee Dam located at Roxas, Palawan built at the cost of P9,418,811.40 that covers the First District composed of Brgy. Sandoval, Roxas, Palawan. It has an irrigable area of 60.40 hectares that will benefit 42 farmers and is under the Arutayan Irrigators Association.

NIA's 51st Anniversary Celebration Set

Tuesday, June 24, 2014 - 11:00

The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) has scheduled a number of activities for its week-long 51st Anniversary Celebration from June 16 to 20, 2014 with the theme "Tulong-tulong, Sama-sama sa Pagsulong ng NIA sa Pandaigdigang Pagbabago ng Klima."

NIA celebrates its 51st Anniversary National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Administrator Claro Maranan (at the podium) delivers his inspirational message to employees during the NIA's 51st Anniversary Celebration last June 20, 2014 with the theme "Tulong-tulong, Sama-sama sa Pagsulong ng NIA sa Pandaigdigang Pagbabago ng Klima" at the Central Office in Diliman, Quezon City. Also in the photo are (seated at the stage from l-r) are Deputy Administrator for Engineering and Operations Modesto Membreve, Deputy Administrator for Administration and Finance Lorna Grace Rosario and Senior Deputy Administrator Felix Razo.

According to Public Affairs and Information Staff (PAIS) department head Ms. Pilipina P. Bermudez during the flag raising ceremony, the activities lined up for the said event will start with a forum on "Mag-negosyo On Choosing A Profitable Business" conducted by the Technological Resource Center on June 16 at 1pm at the IEC Building.

NIA Discusses Hydropower Project

Friday, June 6, 2014 - 09:00

The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) under the directive of Presidential Assistant for Food Security and Agricultural Modernization Secretary Francis N. Pangilinan, held a one-day Orientation on the Implementation of Hydropower Projects for the agency's Regional Offices last June 3, 2014 at the 5th Flr. Building A of the NIA Complex in Edsa, Diliman, Quezon City.

NIA discusses hydropower project - National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Administrator Claro Maranan (second from left) discuss the importance of hydropower during a one-day Orientation on the Implementation of Hydropower Projects for the agency's Regional Offices last June 3, 2014 at the 5th Flr. Building A of the NIA Complex in Edsa, Diliman, Quezon City. Also in the photo are NIA Hydropower and Other Special Water Development Projects Group Chairman Engr. Vicente Galvez (left), Senior Deputy Administrator Felix Razo (second from right) and NIA Hydropower and Other Special Water Development Projects Group Vice Chairman Atty. Genever Dionio (right).

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