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FARMERS RECEIVE IRRIGATION PROJECTS, GOV'T VOWS FOR IMPROVED SERVICES

Monday, July 27, 2015 - 10:15

Leaders of Regional Federation of Irrigators Associations (RFIAs) from all over the country convened on July 23, 2015 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila, Pasay City to ceremonially receive more than 400 recently-completed irrigation projects from the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) during the Mass Turnover of Completed Irrigation Projects. The total cost of turned over projects is roughly about Php3.5B covering an area of 124,633.54 hectares with 48,234 farmer-beneficiaries. These projects are composed of both communal and national irrigation systems.

Attending the grand occasion representing and delivering the message of President Benigno Aquino III is Presidential Assistant for Food Security and Agricultural Modernization, Secretary Francis Pangilinan. The President, through Pangilinan, highlighted the importance of the agriculture sector to the country's economy as it is the one feeding the whole nation.

Aquino emphasized that the completion of these irrigation projects will ensure the improvement of lives of the farmers, increasing palay production, and providing food for the Filipino people. He also added that the government is doing its best to uplift the agriculture sector. He said, "Doble kayod tayo upang isulong ang sector ng agrikultura kung saan buhay na buhay ang mga pananim, buhay na buhay ang kabuhayan ng mga magsasaka, at buhay na buhay ang ating ekonomiya."

NIA: NO ANOMALY IN OUR BUDGET

Wednesday, July 15, 2015 - 08:30

The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) strongly denies the allegation that lump sum appropriations amounting to P11.3-B exist within the agency's budget.

The General Appropriations Act of 2015 clearly shows that the P11.3-B which former Secretary Panfilo Lacson pertains to is broken down into projects per region with their corresponding budget allocation. The master list of projects is available to the public and anyone is free to scrutinize the 2-inch thick document at the NIA Office. The master list is also published at the NIA website.

NIA's budget went through the rigorous budget preparation process. It starts with all the regional offices submitting lists of projects that are recommended by the Regional Development Councils (RDCs). These lists are then carefully scrutinized to come up with the master list of projects to be included in the agency's budget for a particular year. The budget proposal is then presented to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) during the technical budget hearing and eventually approved by the same office. Further, the DBM requires Program of Work, a documentation which details the plan for each project, before the agency releases the allocation.

NIA Leads Creation of Management Body for Jalaur Watershed

Wednesday, June 17, 2015 - 14:30

A Technical Working Group (TWG) for the management of Jalaur watershed area was formed by the National Irrigation Administration Regional Office 6 (NIA 6).

This, as environmental protection and watershed preservation continue to be top priorities of the implementation of Western Visayas' biggest irrigation project, the Jalaur River Multi-Purpose Project Stage II (JRMP II).

In its latest move, NIA convened with partner National Government Agencies (NGAs), Local Government Units (LGU) and Non-Government Organizations (NGOs). Held Tuesday, created was TWG for JRMP II Watershed.

Present were Mayor Alex A. Centena of the Municipality of Calinog and the Chairman of Jalaur River Basin Management Board, Mayor John H. Tarrosa of the Municipality of Zarraga, Soledad Sucaldito, Iloilo Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer, Dr. Jessica Salas of Kahublagan Sang Panimalay Foundation, Inc., Susan Calaor, Be Secure Provincial Coordinator, and Dr. Eva Leal-Lam from WVSU CAF.

NIA Thankful for Archbishop's Support

Wednesday, June 17, 2015 - 14:30

Western Visayas' biggest irrigation project is moving forward, now with strong support from no less than Iloilo's highest Catholic leader.

In a press release issued Friday, June 5, Ilonggo leader and Senate President Franklin M. Drilon reported that Jaro Archbishop Angel Lagdameo has given his blessing and prayers for the successful implementation of the Jalaur River Multi-Purpose Project Stage II (JRMP II). The backing came after Drilon's meeting with the prelate together with Jaro Archdiocese Social Action Center (JASAC) Executive Director Msgr. Meliton Oso.

According to the Ilonggo Senator, the Archbishop said he will "pray for the success of the Jalaur (JRMP II), and let no one delay it any further."

NIA regional manager and JRMP II project manager Engr. Gerardo P. Corsiga, sincerely welcomed the support and said he is thankful to the Catholic leader. "We are moving forward, now with strong support from no less than Iloilo's highest Catholic leader, His Excellency Archbishop Lagdameo. We are so thankful," said Manager Corsiga. "The Archbishop's blessing and backing signifies his support not only to NIA but to our farmers, our IPs and all Ilonggos who are looking up to this project as a long-term solution to our problems in water, power and food security."

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