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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.

NIA Chief Visits Project Sites

July 22, 2014, 1:15 PM

In line with his aim to fast-track project implementation to increase the country's irrigated areas, NIA Administrator Florencio F. Padernal visited the NIA Field Offices in Region 1 and Region 3 on July 18, 2014 to personally assess the status of NIA's big-ticket projects including the Agno River Integrated Irrigation Project (ARIIP) in Pangasinan and the soon-to-be constructed Balog-Balog Multipurpose Project (BBMP) in Tarlac. He also met with the regional and project officials to discuss strategies to expedite the implementation of irrigation projects.

NIA Administrator Florencio F. Padernal, together with ARIIP Project Manager Reynaldo C. Mencias, PM Dexter Patrocinio, and NIA Region 1 Manager Vicente R. Vicmudo, inspects the newly constructed Agno River Irrigation System Re-regulating Pond (ARRRP) in San Manuel, Pangasinan (inset photo). The pond (background) serves as the catch basin of water released from San Roque Multipurposed Dam power operation. When fully operational, the ARRRP will irrigate about 34,450 hectares benefitting 18,207 farmers to seventeen (17) municipalities and one city in the Province of Pangasinan.

NIA Administrator Florencio F. Padernal (second from right) visits the Resettlement Area in San Jose, Tarlac for the affected households when the construction of the Balog-Balog Multipurpose Project starts. With him is Project Manager Dexter G. Patrocinio (second from left).

NIA Administrator Florencio F. Padernal points toward Bulsa River, the water source for the soon-to-be constructed Balog-Balog Multipurpose Project (BBMP). With him is Project Manager Dexter G. Patrocinio. BBMP in San Jose, Tarlac when completed will irrigate about 34,410 hectares (12,475 ha existing and 21,935 ha new) in eight (8) towns and one city covering 3 congressional districts in the province of Tarlac.

JRMP II Stakeholders' Forum and MOA Signing for JRMP II and PRBIDP

July 30, 2014, 1:00 PM

National Irrigation Administration Region VI and Jalaur River Multipurpose Project Stage II (JRMP II) held its Stakeholders' Forum and MOA signing for the Security Framework of JRMP II and Panay River Integrated Development Project (PRBIDP) at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol.

The said event was attended by Gov. Arthur D. Defensor, Sr. of the Province of Iloilo, Gov. Victor A. Tanco of the Province of Capiz, Dr. Raul N. Banias, Iloilo Provincial Administrator, BGen Arnold M. Quiapo, Brigade Commander, 3rd IB, PC Supt Josephus Angan, Regional Director, PRO 6, Atty. Dennis Ventilacion, Provincial Legal Officer, Mayor Alex Centena of the Municipality of Calinog, Iloilo, Mayor Rosemarie gardosse of the Municipality of Tapaz, Capiz, Consultants from the Korean Rural Community (KRC) and the stakeholders from the barangays affected by the highline canal and new areas.

The event became a venue to present to the stakeholders the several aspects and benefits of JRMP II and a chance for an open forum to discuss the queries and issues regarding the project.