DA-NIA Mini-Hydropower Plant Project Ground Breaking Ceremony Held

Tuesday, March 11, 2014 - 15:30

Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Proceso J. Alcala together with National Irrigation Administration (NIA) head Engr. Claro V. Maranan and Department of Energy (DOE) Usec. Ramon Allan Oca graced the ground-breaking rites of the Isabela Mini-Hydro power project, the Monggo sowing activity and The Harvest Festival in San Mateo, Isabela last March 4, 2014.

 

Administrator Claro V. Maranan joins DA Secretary Proceso J. Alcala, MARIIS Operations Manager Mariano G. Dancel and DOE Usec Ramon Allan Oca in the groundbreaking of the mini hydro power plant in Isabela. With them are LGU and JICA officials.

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ry Alcala gave his message as guests of honor and NIA Administrator Maranan together with CIAM President Nemesio S. Yadao also delivered their inspirational messages.

Other officials who attended the activities were, NIA Regional Manager Antonio Lara, San Mateo, Isabela Mayor Crispina R. Agcaoili M.D., Ramon, Isabela Mayor Wilfredo Tabag and Magat River Integrated Irrigation System Operational Manager Engr. Mariano G. Dancel well as representatives from Japan National Cooperating Agency (JICA).

NIA ADMINISTRATOR MEETS WITH IRRIGATORS ASSOCIATIONS

Tuesday, February 25, 2014 - 14:00

National Irrigation Administration (NIA) chief Claro Maranan gave a keynote address during a general assembly meeting that was scheduled on February 10 to 13, 2014 at the Avenue Plaza Hotel in Naga City.

The three-day activity was conducted by the National Confederation of Irrigators Association (NCIA) in cooperation with the NIA with theme "IA and NIA: Partners in Irrigation Development and Management towards Food Staples Self-Sufficiency".

The said assembly is also in line with one of the administrator's Seven Point Program which is to build stronger commitment to farmers and other stakeholders whereas the agency visualizes a strong commitment to farmers for a lasting operation, understanding in irrigation development.

Apart from stronger commitment to farmers, it also aims to improve the participation of Irrigators Association (IAs) in project implementation and in the operation and maintenance of irrigation systems and to show total commitment to the IAs for an administration of good governance and transparency.

Aside from delivering his keynote address, Maranan also answered questions from guest and participants together with Governance Commission for Government Owned or Controlled Corporations (GCG) Commissioner Rainier Butalid.

NIA to Validate Caraga Region Projects

Friday, February 21, 2014 - 13:30

National Irrigation Administration head Claro V. Maranan directed Engr. Julius S. Maquiling, the designated Assistant Administrator for Mindanao, to look into the allegations raised by Agusan del Norte 1st District Representative Lawrence "Law" Fortun in his recent privilege speech on February 2014.

The Assistant Administrator will conduct validation on the status of the agency's projects in the Caraga Region. The said engagement is part of the NIA's effort to ensure that projects are properly being implemented and this is in line with the Administrator's Seven Point Program, The Rapid and Efficient Delivery of Irrigation Projects.

Based on his privilege speech, Rep. Fortun spoke of the anomalous inconsistencies of the NIA's accomplishment report and its accomplishment. He also showed pictures of the alleged incomplete irrigation projects to the members of the Lower House that were the same pictures reported by NIA Caraga to be complete or near completion.

The National Irrigation Administration will do the validation of the subject issues and will make the report ready out the earliest possible time.

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