NIA turns over completed irrigation projects to Kapangan farmers

October 23, 2019 - 3:14pm

After signing of the turnover and acceptance documents, Pongayan Farmers’ Association President Pauline Pad-eng (third from right), Barangay Captain Fernando Sasa (2nd from right) and other members of the association stand tall with Engr. Godofredo Velaque (fourth from left) and Ms. Paulita P. Yagyagan of NIA-CAR (extreme right). Photo 2 Caption: Portion of the irrigated area of the Pon

Kapangan, Benguet—National Irrigation Administration turned over two irrigation projects to duly organized Irrigators’ Associations in this town’s Brgy. Pongayan during its barangay assembly on October 19, 2019.

The Pongayan Communal Irrigation System (... read more

“Addressing Challenges through Modernization, Meeting Opportunities through Innovation”

August 27, 2019 - 2:18pm

Engr. Benito T. Espique, Jr. and Ms. Grace A. Fanged hand over the certificate of appreciation and P5,000 cash to Ms. Grace Ann D. William for winning in the NIA Essay Writing Contest for the Regional Level.

               Tall buildings with shining glass windows and metal doors, thriving businesses and establishments. This is what most urban areas look like in the eyes of many. However, in the midst of made-up luxurious life of others lies the ignored and starving life of the unfortunate as well... read more

NIAEASP extends hands to Ompong affected families

August 23, 2019 - 4:55pm

NIAEASP extends hands to Ompong affected families

Beneficiaries of the cash assistance from the National Irrigation Administration Employees Association of the Philippines (NIAEASP), distributed through the NIAEASP CAR District, were all thankful when they received P8,500 cash each from the association.

The cash assistance was collectively contributed by the NIA employees from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao through the initiative of NIAEASP in the aftermath of Typhoon Ompong which ravaged... read more

Grospe takes oath as Division Manager of NIA-CAR EOD

August 23, 2019 - 4:53pm

Grospe takes oath as Division Manager of NIA-CAR EOD

Engr. Bradley G. Grospe is now a full-fledged Division Manager A, Engineering and Operation of National Irrigation Administration-CAR as he took oath before Regional Manager Benito T. Espique, Jr. at the NIA-CAR Grounds, Wangal, La Trinidad, Benguet after the flag-raising ceremonies on June 17.

Alongside Grospe, whose promotion was signed by NIA Administrator, Gen Ricardo Visaya (Ret) on June 7 during his oath-taking, is his wife, Engr. Myrna Grospe, Ph.D., NIA-CAR... read more

Irrigation project to supply water to high-value vegies

August 23, 2019 - 4:51pm

Irrigation project to supply water to high-value vegies

Cabbage, potatoes, carrots and other high value vegetables are among the crops planted by farmers who are beneficiaries of the Lapalap Dagdag-River Small Irrigation Project (SIP) in Bangao, Buguias, Benguet.

On May 11, 2019, NIA-CAR headed by Engr. Sammy A. Kimbungan, Head of Construction Unit, inspected this irrigation project in Benguet. The Lapalap River-Dagdag SIP Phase 1 was a newly completed irrigation project that will supply water to about 25 hectares of vegetable farms in... read more

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