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Convergence Initiative: NIA, 22 other Government Agencies Frim up Jalaur Dam Project Commitments, Interventions

Wednesday, June 17, 2015 - 14:15

The National Irrigation Administration 6 (NIA 6) firmed up commitments and interventions for Indigenous Peoples (IPs) covered by the Jalaur River Multi-Purpose Project II (JRMP II). This, as provisions for a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was finalized with 22 government agencies involved with the JRMP II implementation. Also agreed was the creation of an Inter-Agency Coordinating Council (IACC) in order to ensure that needs as identified are addressed and commitments delivered.

NIA 6 Regional Manager and Concurrent JRMP II Project Manager Engineer Gerardo P. Corsiga addresses the representatives of the 22 National Government Agencies (NGAs) during the Local Inter-Agency Coordination Meeting for JRMP II on June 16, 2015.

The agreement highlighted the Inter-Agency Coordination Meeting at NIA 6 attended by JRMP II officials and representatives of partner government agencies.

Guests in the coordination meeting included Capitol lawyer, Attorney Dennis Ventilacion, Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) Environmental Monitoring Team Leader Sang Hoon Lee, and Environmental Specialist, Ronald Muana.

NIA Aadministrator Receives Highest Honor from PRC

Thursday, June 11, 2015 - 15:45

After months of careful and objective deliberation, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has bestowed upon NIA Administrator Florencio F. Padernal the Commission's highest award given to professionals from different fields. This year, Dr. Padernal will receive from the PRC the 2015 Outstanding Professional of the Year Award in the field of Civil Engineering in recognition of his efforts and initiatives contributing not just to his field but also to the country.

Dr. Padernal is a Civil Engineer who specializes in the fields of project/construction management, master and development planning, institution and capability building, and engineering. Aside from Engineering, he also specializes on public administration.

For over 36 years of professional excellence, he has held prominent positions in his career. Before becoming the NIA Administrator, he served from March 2002 to October 2004 as Chairman of the Bases Conversion Development Authority (BCDA), an office mandated chiefly to transform military baselands to fund the modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and to finance selective infrastructure projects.

Peoples' Forum Draws More JRMP Support as Stakeholders call for Project Implementation

Thursday, May 28, 2015 - 08:30

Iloilo City - Support for the Jalaur River Multi-Purpose Project Stage II (JRMP II) widens and continues to increase.This, with the success of the recent forum initiated by the project proponent, National Irrigation Administration (NIA).

from left to right: Msgr. Exel Jaen, Iloilo Provincial Legal Officer Atty. Dennis Ventelacion, NIA 6 Regional Manager and JRMP II Project Manager Engr. Gerardo Corsiga, Korean Rural Community-Joint Venture (KRC-JV) Dam Designer Engr. Seung-ha Ryu, EDCF Manila Deputy Director Eunseok Roy Kim, Senate President Franklin Drilon, NIA Administrator Engr. Florencio Padernal, Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog, MGB 6 Regional Director Engr. Leo Van Juguan, NEDA 6 Asst. Regional Director Atty. Raul Anlocotan, Masaroy village IP Elder Romulo Caballero.

Indigenous Peoples (IPs), farmers, Irrigators Associations (IAs), Non-Government Organizations and Government Agencies here gathered May 21, 2015,for said forum.

NIA Partners with DOE to Pursue Hydropower Projects

Tuesday, May 5, 2015 - 09:30

DOE HQ, Taguig City - After a series of meetings and consultations, NIA Administrator Florencio Padernal and DOE Secretary Jericho Petilla finally signed on April 30, 2015 a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) regarding the development of Hydroelectric Power Plants along the irrigation canals of National Irrigation Systems (NISs) nationwide.

At present, there is about 350 potential sites that are being eyed for projects with various power generation capacities ranging from 300 kW to 1000 kW and above. The NIA and DOE will jointly evaluate the potential project sites to ensure feasibility. Moreover, guidelines for the project are being finalized to ensure smooth implementation and optimum results.

Sec. Petilla encouraged NIA to pursue the project in partnership with the private sector who will finance the construction and operation of the hydropower facilities. In line with this, an Investors' Forum is in the works to meet possible companies that will fund the projects.

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