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NIA's 51st Anniversary Celebration Set

June 24, 2014, 11:00 AM

The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) has scheduled a number of activities for its week-long 51st Anniversary Celebration from June 16 to 20, 2014 with the theme "Tulong-tulong, Sama-sama sa Pagsulong ng NIA sa Pandaigdigang Pagbabago ng Klima."

NIA celebrates its 51st Anniversary National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Administrator Claro Maranan (at the podium) delivers his inspirational message to employees during the NIA's 51st Anniversary Celebration last June 20, 2014 with the theme "Tulong-tulong, Sama-sama sa Pagsulong ng NIA sa Pandaigdigang Pagbabago ng Klima" at the Central Office in Diliman, Quezon City. Also in the photo are (seated at the stage from l-r) are Deputy Administrator for Engineering and Operations Modesto Membreve, Deputy Administrator for Administration and Finance Lorna Grace Rosario and Senior Deputy Administrator Felix Razo.

According to Public Affairs and Information Staff (PAIS) department head Ms. Pilipina P. Bermudez during the flag raising ceremony, the activities lined up for the said event will start with a forum on "Mag-negosyo On Choosing A Profitable Business" conducted by the Technological Resource Center on June 16 at 1pm at the IEC Building.

There will also be a tiangge to be sponsored by the Philippine Carabao Center and the Bureau of Forest and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) from June 16 to 18. This will be followed by Fun and Game activities to be coordinated by NIAEASP and a program on Gender and Development on June 19 and 20.

The main activity will be on the 20th of June, starting with a morning mass at 9 a.m., followed by breakfast with NIA Administrator Claro V. Maranan together with officials and employees and program proper in the afternoon.

Administrator Maranan reported that among the accomplishments made by the Agency has been improvements in its database and that it has bidded out the projects for 2012 and 2013. He added that as of March of 2014, NIA's accomplishment was around 72.54% that shows improvement in the delivery of irrigation development projects.

He also said that they are coordinating with the staff of Secretary Francis N. Pangilinan and that during a two-day assessment of its performance, NIA passed the evaluation and thanked the Engineering and Financed Department for their contribution.

He also encouraged all the employees and officials to continue their efforts and work hard so that they can sustain the accomplishments that they have made for the future of the NIA.

NIA celebrates its 51st Anniversary The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) celebrated its 51st Anniversary last June 20, 2014 with the theme "Tulong-tulong, Sama-sama sa Pagsulong ng NIA sa Pandaigdigang Pagbabago ng Klima" at the Central Office in Diliman, Quezon City. Photo shows NIA Administrator Claro Maranan (fifth from right) together with Deputy Administrator for Engineering and Operations Modesto Membreve (fourth from left), Deputy Administrator for Administration and Finance Lorna Grace Rosario (fifth from left), Senior Deputy Administrator Felix Razo (fourth from right) and regional directors and operation managers during the said event.

NIA awards Irrigators' Associations Ligaya Irrigators' Association President Antonio Cruz (center) accepts a Plaque of Appreciation and cash award from National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Administrator Claro Maranan (second from left) for Third Runner-up in the National Irrigation Systems Category CY 2013 during the NIA's 51st Anniversary Celebration last June 20, 2014 with the theme "Tulong-tulong, Sama-sama sa Pagsulong ng NIA sa Pandaigdigang Pagbabago ng Klima" at the Central Office in Diliman, Quezon City. Also in the photo are Senior Deputy Administrator Felix Razo (left) and NIA-MRIIS Operations Manager Mariano Dancel (right).

NIA awards Irrigators' Associations Boan BIDA Irrigators' Association President Helario Amas (center) accepts a Plaque of Appreciation and cash award from National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Administrator Claro Maranan (second from left) for from National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Administrator Claro Maranan (second from left) for Most Outstanding Irrigators Association in the Communal Irrigation Systems Category CY 2013 during the NIA's 51st Anniversary Celebration last June 20, 2014 with the theme "Tulong-tulong, Sama-sama sa Pagsulong ng NIA sa Pandaigdigang Pagbabago ng Klima" at the Central Office in Diliman, Quezon City. Also in the photo are Senior Deputy Administrator Felix Razo (left), Acting Regional Manager for Region XIII Encarnacion Soriano (second from right) and Balog-balog Project Manager Dexter Patrocinio (right).

NIA awards Irrigators' Associations Linugos Farmers Irrigators Association, Inc. President Napoleon Nesperos, Jr. (center) accepts a Plaque of of Appreciation and cash award from National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Administrator Claro Maranan (second from left) for Second Runner-up in the CARP Outstanding Irrigators Association CY 2013 during the NIA's 51st Anniversary Celebration last June 20, 2014 with the theme "Tulong-tulong, Sama-sama sa Pagsulong ng NIA sa Pandaigdigang Pagbabago ng Klima" at the Central Office in Diliman, Quezon City. Also in the photo are Deputy Administrator for Administration and Finance Lorna Grace Rosario (left), Senior Deputy Administrator Felix Razo (second from left) and Acting Regional Irrigations Manager for Region X Hilarion Cedeño (right).

NIA Inaugurates Irrigation Projects in Palawan

July 1, 2014, 8:15 AM

National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Administrator Claro V. Maranan together with Assistant Administrator Romy Anonuevo, Manager for Operations Department Efren Roqueza, IMO Division Manager-A Mario M. Hebreo and other officials inaugurate new irrigation projects from June 26 to 27, 2014 in the province of Palawan.

The inauguration of the said projects is part of the agency's on-going efforts to provide a rapid delivery of irrigation projects to farmers in the province that they need for their crops.

"This is President Pnoy's answer to the needs of irrigation in our country. It is an accomplishment by the President that was made through NIA," Maranan said. He added that his visit is in line with No. 7 of his Seven Point Program which is to "build stronger commitment to farmers and other stakeholders".

The projects inaugurated in the Northern part of Palawan are the Sandoval Small Irrigation Project is an Ogee Dam located at Roxas, Palawan built at the cost of P9,418,811.40 that covers the First District composed of Brgy. Sandoval, Roxas, Palawan. It has an irrigable area of 60.40 hectares that will benefit 42 farmers and is under the Arutayan Irrigators Association.

Mabini Small Irrigation Project is an Ogee Dam located at El Nido, Palawan that was built at the cost of P24,045,778.59 that covers the First District and is located at Brgy. Mabini, El Nido, Palawan. It has an irrigable area of 110 hectares that will benefit 38 farmers and is under the Samahang Manunubig ng Mabini, Inc.

Projects inaugurated in the Southern part are the Ibato-Iraan Small Reservoir Project is located at Aborlan, Palawan that covers the Third District composed of Brgy. Sagpangan, Isaub and Iraan. It has an irrigable area of 860 hectares that will benefit 425 farmers and under Ibato Iraan Farmers Irrigators Association Inc.

Tigman Communal Irrigation System is an Ogee Dam located at Aborlan, Palawan that was built at the cost of P7,769,520.30 and covers the Third District. It has an irrigable area of 140 hectares (80 hectares, restored) that will benefit 53 farmers and is under the Mantig del Plari IA.

Batang-Batang River Irrigation System is a Teruvian Intake located at Narra, Palawan that was built at the cost of P29,929,147.20 and covers the Second District. It covers 500 hectares of restored area and 700 hectares of rehabilitated area.

Aside from the inauguration of the new projects, the NIA Administrator also inspected Barutoan Small Irrigation Project at El Nido and the Ibato-Iraan Diversion Dam at Aborlan in Palawan and found that the said on-going projects will be finished in two years instead of three.

The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) inaugurates 12 irrigation projects in Palawan on June 26-27. Photo shows NIA Administrator Claro V. Maranan (2nd,right) opens the irrigation steel gate together with Mayor Edna Lim of El Nido (2nd,left), IMO-Div.Manager A, Mario M. Hebreo (right) and Ernie Daizon, IA-President. Mabini Small Irrigation Project is an Ogee Dam that was built at the cost of P24,045,778.59 and has an irrigable area of 110 hectares that covers the First District and is located at Bry. Mabini, El Nido, Palawan.

NIA Has a New Administrator

July 8, 2014, 2:30 PM

NIA Quezon City - The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) welcomes its new Administrator, Engr. Florencio F. Padernal, DPA. He was appointed as member of the NIA Board of Directors by no less than President Benigno Simeon Aquino III on July 2.

On July 4, he was officially elected and proclaimed as the new NIA Administrator during a meeting of the Board presided by Presidential Assistant for Food Security and Agricultural Modernization (PAFSAM) Secretary Francis N. Pangilinan. The proclamation was followed by a simple turn-over of leadership from former Administrator Claro V. Maranan, whose term ended on June 30, to Engr. Padernal. The turn-over rites was witnessed by other NIA Board members and the agency's senior officials.

An Engineer by profession, Padernal had once been the Chairman of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) from 2002 to 2004. He also worked as a consultant and chief technical adviser of the World Bank in China and Mongolia from 1990 to 1993. He also held various posts including chief civil engineer and project director in the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for 16 years.

He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering degree from Adamson University. Aside from being a licensed Civil Engineer, he finished a Master's Degree in Public Administration from the Pamatasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila and a Ph.D in Public Administration from Centro Escolar University.

Engr. Florencio F. Padernal, DPA takes oath as new NIA Administrator to Secretary Francis N. Pangilinan as NIA Board of Directors look on. (From left) Former Administrator Claro V. Maranan; NPC President Ma. Gladys Cruz-Sta. Rita; DPWH Secretary Rogelio L. Singson; NEDA Deputy Director-General Rolando G. Tungpalan; and Ismael D. Tabije.

Secretary Francis N. Pangilinan administers the oath to newly installed NIA Administrator, Engr. FLorencio F. Padernal.

Outgoing Administrator turns over the symbolic key of leadership to the newly appointed NIA Chief, Engr. Florencio F. Padernal.

NIA Administrator Demonstrates a Fast-Paced and more Resposive NIA Services

July 11, 2014, 3:45 PM

Barely a week after the appointment of Hon. Florencio F. Padernal as NIA administrator, he surprised the farmers and NIA employees in Negros Occidental by his unannounced visit where he demonstrated a fast-paced and more responsive NIA services.

Armed only with a camera, tablet and stored knowledge and experiences, the Administrator squeezed his time and attended a dialogue with the farmers, inspected the Bago River Irrigation System, participated in the Pre-Construction Conference, visited a communal irrigation system and conducted a meeting with the contractors.

The productive dialogue with the farmers yield optimism. The administrator noted the farmers concerns on poorly maintained irrigation roads, delayed repair of damages caused by typhoons, excessive water conveyance losses due to earth canals and the threats on water shortage due to water permit applications of private persons to draw water from Bago River. These concerns were put in writing and hand carried by the administrator who traveled alone.

As an engineer himself, the administrator quickly noted interventions that should be done to further improve the delivery of services when he personally inspected the irrigation systems. He said, he would include in his targets the installation of CCTVs in major dams across the country for efficient monitoring particularly during floods and droughts.

A down to earth public service was demonstrated when Engr. Padernal stood from his chair an assist in posting of visual aids during the pre-construction conference for the Maragandang Augmentation project participated by the local officials, irrigators' associations, project contractor and other irrigation stakeholders. He engaged the commitment of the attendees to closely monitor the project and report immediately any irregularity that they may observe.

The contractors were advised to hasten project construction, otherwise NIA will impose necessary measures. The administrator promised to return within 60 days and personally assess the progress of work. Before he depart, Engr. Padernal congratulated Engr. Lorena B. Sioco, Officer-in-Charge of Negros Occidental Irrigation Management Office and Ms. Rosemary R. Caunca, President of League of Federation of Irrigators Association for the cohesive team work of NIA, LGUs and the farmers through their Irrigators' Associations.

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