November 2025

NIA RECEIVES “EXCELLENT...
11/06/2025 - 5:44pm
10 AGENCIES UNITE FOR...
11/21/2025 - 8:00pm
SENATE APPROVES NIA’S...
11/26/2025 - 5:52pm

NIA RECEIVES “EXCELLENT” RATING ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE SCORECARD

November 6, 2025, 5:44 PM

NIA Central Office – Under the leadership of Administrator Engr. Eddie G. Guillen, the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) has received an “Excellent” rating on the Corporate Governance Scorecard (CGS) based on the assessment of the Governance Commission for Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GCG) for Calendar Year (CY) 2024.

For the first time since 2015, NIA earned this notable recognition. With a numerical rating of 89.58% (Excellent) in 2024, a 13.87% increase was recorded from 75.71% (Above Average) CGS rating in 2023. This serves as a testament to the Agency’s commitment towards a more transparent and more accountable public service.

CGS is a tool devised by GCG to measure the performance of all GOCCs based on Stakeholder Relationships (15%), Disclosure and Transparency (35%), and Responsibilities of the Board (50%). It is different from the Performance Scorecard which is a tool that measures the performance of GOCCs based on unique criteria and parameters.

Indeed, this recognition reaffirms NIA’s dedication to good governance and excellence in serving the Filipino farmers and the nation.

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10 AGENCIES UNITE FOR TECH ADVANCEMENT, SMART SOLUTIONS IN IRRIGATION

November 21, 2025, 8:00 PM

NIA Central Office – Ten key government agencies convened on November 21, 2025 at the NIA Matikas Multipurpose Hall to strengthen collaboration, accelerate technological innovation, and promote smarter, more efficient, and more future-ready governance.

The National Irrigation Administration (NIA), under the leadership of Administrator Engr. Eddie G. Guillen, partnered with the Department of Education (DepEd), led by Secretary Sonny Angara, Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Department of Transportation (DOTr), Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), Office of the Civil Defense (OCD), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine National Police (PNP), and Project NOAH (Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazard), managed by the University of the Philippines (UP). The collaboration aims to strengthen sharing knowledge, integrate modern systems, and adopt data-driven approaches in public service.

The session featured cutting-edge platforms such as Tomorrow.io, NIA’s smart weather forecasting technology, and Agri.io. These demonstrated how digital tools and artificial intelligence (AI) can enhance operations not only in irrigation and agriculture, but also in disaster preparedness, infrastructure development, education, emergency response, and other crucial government functions. The presentations highlighted how digital transformation is strengthening inter-agency capability and improving service delivery.

Participants engaged in insightful presentations and open discussions focused on harmonizing efforts and optimizing inter-agency coordination. The event also featured a guided walkthrough of the NIA Command Center and the Dam Information Management System, showcasing the Agency’s commitment to operational efficiency and innovation.

Through this initiative, government agencies reaffirmed their unified action towards smarter, more resilient, and more data-driven Philippines.

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SENATE APPROVES NIA’S P45.07-BILLION BUDGET FOR 2026

November 26, 2025, 5:52 PM

The Senate approved the P45.07-billion Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Budget of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) under the National Expenditure Program (NEP) during the plenary deliberations on November 26, 2025 at the Senate of the Philippines, Pasay City.

The budget was successfully defended and sponsored by Senator Kiko Pangilinan, together with NIA Administrator Engr. Eddie G. Guillen, underscoring the Administration’s crucial role in strengthening the country’s food security, improving and expanding irrigation services, and empowering Filipino farmers.

The approved budget reaffirms the government’s commitment to expanding, restoring, and rehabilitating irrigation systems nationwide, ensuring that farmers receive timely and reliable irrigation services for agricultural productivity. It will support NIA’s ongoing and programmed projects focused on modernizing irrigation infrastructure, enhancing climate-resilient systems, and promoting more efficient water management.

Administrator Guillen expressed his gratitude to all members of the Senate for their continued trust and support to the Filipino farmers. He also emphasized that the budget will strengthen the Agency’s contribution to the food security thrust of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.

“Ang pag-apruba sa ating 2026 budget ay patunay ng bayanihan ng Senado at ng NIA upang matiyak na ang ating mga bagong bayaning magsasaka ay may sapat na irigasyon. Lubos po kaming nagpapasalamat sa Senado at kay Senator Kiko Pangilinan sa kanilang hindi matatawarang suporta sa sektor ng irigasyon at agrikultura.”

With the 2026 budget now approved at the Senate level, NIA assures the public and its stakeholders that it will continue to maximize resources, implement projects efficiently, and uphold transparency and accountability towards irrigation service excellence.

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