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NIA Supports DOST in National Science and Technology Week Celebration

Thursday, November 25, 2021 - 07:13

 

NIA Central Office – The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) supports the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in celebrating the 2021 National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) on November 22-28, 2021 with the theme, “Agham at Teknolohiya: Tugon sa Hamon ng Panahon”.

The celebration is pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 780, series of 2019, declaring every fourth week of November as NSTW. It aims to highlight the significant contributions of Science and Technology in National Development.

For more information, you may visit the DOST Official Website at https://nstw.dost.gov.ph.

 

NIA Supports Angat Lokal

Wednesday, November 24, 2021 - 11:59
 

Asahan ang mas mabilis at mas epektibong serbisyo para sa inyo dahil sa mas pinaigting na debolusyon sa gobyerno!

This is another milestone in the government's continuing journey towards genuine local autonomy and empowerment.

Want to hear the latest updates on the government devolution? Like and follow Angat Lokal PH Official Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/AngatLokalPH.

 

#FullDevolution

#LocalAutonomy

#LocalEmpowerment

Automated Feature of Sta. Cruz RIS Diversion Dam Installed in Laguna

Tuesday, November 9, 2021 - 11:43
 

NIA Region IV-A – The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Administrator Ricardo R. Visaya led the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the newly installed automated sluice gate of Sta. Cruz River Irrigation System (Sta. Cruz RIS) on November 04, 2021 in Barangay Calumpang, Liliw, Laguna.

The Sta. Cruz River Irrigation System involves the supply, fabrication, delivery and installation of sluice gates and mechanism with 2.2 KW electric gear motor, 45 KVA Genset and electrical accessories, and construction of operation house and intake house. The Sta. Cruz RIS with 2,295 firmed-up service area aims to secure year-round irrigation water to the 1,542 farmers and their families of the Municipalities of Sta. Cruz and Pila, Laguna. Furthermore, this intends to promote self-sufficiency in rice production and increase productivity in high value crops.

Present in the event were NIA Acting Senior Deputy Administrator Romeo M. Lopez, NIA Acting Deputy Administrator for Administrative and Finance Sector Freddie M. Toquero, Barangay Calumpang Captain Raymond C. Arnuco, Incoming Regional Manager Wilson M. Lopez, Laguna Rizal Irrigation Management Office (LRIMO) Division Manager Fidel P. Martinez and Irrigators Associations (IAs).

NIA Breaks Ground for P1.5-Billion Bohol Northeast Integrated Irrigation Project

Friday, November 5, 2021 - 09:35
 

NIA Region VII – The National Irrigation Administration (NIA), headed by Administrator Ricardo R. Visaya, conducted the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the P1.5-billion Bohol Northeast Integrated Irrigation Project on October 27, 2021 in Barangay Tomoc, San Miguel, Bohol.

Bohol Northeast IIP includes the construction of Cambangay Catch Dam and four diversion dams, namely, 1) Isumod, 2) Cambangay and Ipil, 3) Hinlayagan Ilaga, and 4) Kinan-oan Diversion Dam. Upon completion in 2027, the project will provide timely and reliable irrigation water supply to 2,133 hectares of agricultural land in the municipalities of Danao, San Miguel, Trinidad, and Bien Unido, benefitting 683 farmers and their families. Moreover, the project is also expected to increase the irrigated areas, cropping intensity from 114% to 200%, and rice production of the service area.

NIA OIC-Deputy Administrator for Administrative and Finance Sector Freddie M. Toquero, Region VII Officials and employees headed by Regional Manager Wilson M. Lopez, Bohol Provincial Governor Arthur C. Yap, Bohol 2nd District Representative Erico Aristotle C. Aumentado, other local government officials, and Irrigators Associations (IAs) were present during the event.

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