Bontoc, Mountain Province—Nine irrigation systems in this province will now be operated and maintained by organized Irrigators’ Associations (... read more
September 7, 2021 - 9:52am
September 7, 2021 - 9:52am
Held at gunpoint, leaders of the Minagbag Farmers Irrigators’ Association (FIA) were forced to march along the service road of the Upper Chico River Irrigation System-Quezon area in Isabela. At that time, the farmers were currently experiencing dry spell, and rotational schedule of irrigation delivery had to be implemented. The Minagbag FIA officers and Board of Directors were patrolling at the main canal to ensure the schedule of water delivery to the farms of the IA is followed. Suddenly, one intoxicated landowner came with a gun and... read more
August 18, 2021 - 11:06am
Tinoc, Ifugao—Five irrigation systems in this municipality will now be operated and maintained by organized Irrigators’ Associations (IAs) after the NIA turned over these systems to them in a simple ceremony on August 12, 2021 at the Municipal Gymnasium in Poblacion, Tinoc, Ifugao.
With a total project cost of 23.3 million pesos from various funds, these completed irrigation projects are currently irrigating 96 hectares with 199 farmer-beneficiaries.
“We trust... read more
August 10, 2021 - 9:38am
NIA-CAR Engineering and Operations Division (EOD) is now headed by Engr. Ronilio M. Cervantes after a simple leadership turnover was held on August 5, 2021.
Engr. Manuel Bustonera, the outgoing official, turned over the symbolic NIA flag and documents to the presiding officer, Regional Manager Benito Espique, Jr., who handed them over to the incoming official, Engr.... read more
August 10, 2021 - 9:34am
NIA-Kalinga Irrigation Management Office (IMO) is now headed by Engr. Manuel B. Bustonera after the ceremonial turnover of leadership was held on August 9, 2021 at the NIA-CAR Regional Office grounds, Wangal, La Trinidad, Benguet.
Presided by NIA-CAR Regional Manager, Engr. Benito T... read more