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NIA Switches on Jica-Funded Mini-Hydro Power Plant in Isabela

Tuesday, November 11, 2014 - 09:15

SAN MATEO, Isabela - The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) led the switching-on ceremony of the 45-kilowatt mini-hydro power plant along an irrigation canal here on November 4, 2014.

NIA Administrator Florencio F. Padernal (2nd from L) and MARIIS Operations Manager Mariano G. Dancel (1st from R) accompany DOE Undersecretary Zenaida Y. Monsada (3rd from L) and JICA Senior Representative of the Economic Growth Sector Eigo Azukizawa (2nd from R) in opening the gates of the new 45KW JICA-funded mini-hydro power facility along Lateral B of the MARIS Main Canal in San Mateo Isabela. With them is DOE Director Mario C. Marasigan.

Funded by JICA, the hydro-power facility is constructed along Lateral, District 2 of the NIA-Magat River Integrated Irrigation System (MARIIS) here. The newly inaugurated facility can benefit 45 households with an individual consumption of 1000 watts.

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NIA, SN Aboitiz to Optimize MARIS Reservoir

Tuesday, November 11, 2014 - 09:15

Ramon, Isabela - "We have to be thankful for a project that helps a lot in increasing the income of farmers which is our ultimate objective," said National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Administrator Florencio Padernal during the groundbreaking ceremony of the Magat River Irrigation System (MARIS) dam optimization project here on November 4, 2014. The project is in collaboration with the SN Aboitiz Power-Magat Inc. (SNAP-Magat).

The MARIS reservoir is located in the downstream portion of the Magat Dam, one of the largest multipurpose dams in Asia, and is part of the NIA-Magat River Integrated Irrigation System (NIA-MARIIS).

The initiative is seen to increase the storage capacity of the MARIS reservoir by up to eight million cubic meters that will primarily improve the delivery of irrigation water to a larger area of farm lands. NIA-Magat River Integrated Irrigation System (NIA-MARIIS) Operations Manager Mariano G. Dancel shared that with the optimization project, irrigating the whole service area of 85,000 hectares would be possible.

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NIA, Nueva Ecija LGU Host Water Summit, Lay Down Battle Plan Against El NIñO

Tuesday, October 21, 2014 - 10:15

Palayan City, Nueva Ecija - The National Irrigation Administration led by Administrator Florencio F. Padernal and the provincial government of Nueva Ecija headed by Governor Aurelio M. Umali hosted this year's Nueva Ecija Water Summit on October 15, 2014 at the Nueva Ecija Convention Center, this city. The activity primarily aimed to present the current water situation in the coverage area of Upper Pampanga River Integrated Irrigation System (UPRIIS) - headed by Engr. Reynaldo D. Puno - to base the formulation of measures that would help to mitigate the negative effects of the El Niño phenomenon.

El Niño

PAG-ASA forecasted that the climate phenomenon, which occurs across the tropical Pacific Ocean, will peak during the last quarter of 2014 until beginning of second quarter of 2015. This particular climate pattern is mostly associated with lack of rainfall occurrence, drought, and abnormal weather conditions. Countries that are dependent on agriculture and fisheries like the Philippines are said to be the most affected by El Niño. Due to this event, rice and food production will likely to suffer.

Affected Area

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Pangilinan Campaigns to Improve Lives of Farmers, Padernal Rallies Support of Employees

Wednesday, October 15, 2014 - 10:15

NIA Tacloban, Leyte - "I am happy to be talking to you but you should be part of the system. Tulong, tulong tayo." This is what Administrator Florencio F. Padernal emphasized in his message when he met the employees of NIA Region 8 during his visit in the regional office on October 9, 2014. He was welcomed by officials and personnel of the regional office and IMOs headed by Regional Manager Romeo G. Quiza.

As part of the 2-day visit, Engr. Padernal first held a dialogue with the NIA employees to discuss his management thrusts. He pointed out that he wanted to engender change in the agency through professionalization in order to gain respectability. He also stressed on the need to fast-track the implementation of projects, especially the carry-over projects, until December 2014.

The Administrator also mentioned about the creation of his 10-year master plan that will serve as the agency's roadmap in addressing issues regarding irrigation service delivery and political interventions.

"I am a performer, I produce," he further stated, aiming to motivate the Region 8 NIAns in doing their part efficiently.