Tag: National Irrigation Administration
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President Marcos Jr. Commits to Funding Major Dam Initiatives
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has pledged substantial financial support for the development of large-scale dam projects across the Philippines. During a strategic meeting at Malacañan Palace on January 15, 2025, Marcos emphasized the critical role of these dams in enhancing irrigation and serving multiple other purposes. The meeting, attended by officials from the National…
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Affordable Rice Initiative Kicks Off in Negros Oriental at PHP29 per Kilo
In a significant move to make rice more affordable, the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) in Negros Oriental have begun selling locally produced rice at PHP29 per kilo. The initiative, which started on November 11-12, 2024, in Sibulan town, is part of the Bagong Bayaning Magsasaka (BBM) rice program launched…
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