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Bicol Region Receives PHP22 Million in Irrigation Systems from DAR and NIA
In a significant boost to the agricultural sector, the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) and the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) in Bicol have handed over PHP22 million worth of communal irrigation systems to local farmers’ associations. This initiative, announced on February 21, 2025, aims to enhance water availability and improve farming practices across two provinces…
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New P15-M Irrigation Canal in Pangasinan Set to Aid 800 Farmers
In Malasiqui, Pangasinan, a new irrigation lateral canal, valued at PHP15 million, has been completed to support approximately 800 farmers in the Barangays of Buenlag and Banaoang in Calasiao. The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) spearheaded the construction of this 660-meter canal. According to Geffrey Catulin, the acting regional manager of NIA Ilocos Region, the new…
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NIA Accelerates Jalaur Dam Project to Enhance Agricultural Output and Food Security
In a significant move to enhance food security and increase local rice production, the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) has committed to expediting the completion of the Jalaur River Multipurpose Project – Stage II in Iloilo. This decision aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to prioritize food affordability and security across the Philippines. The…
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NIA and World Bank Launch Pilot Project for Climate-Resilient Irrigation in Laguna
In a significant move towards sustainable agriculture, the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) in Calabarzon has joined forces with the World Bank to launch a pilot project aimed at bolstering irrigation systems against climate change. The initiative, known as the Irrigation Operator of the Future (IOF), was the focus of a recent conference held in Pila,…
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NIA Urges Local Governments to Boost Distribution of Affordable BBM Rice
The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) is reaching out to local government units (LGUs) across the Philippines to expand the reach of Bagong Bayaning Magsasaka (BBM) rice, priced at PHP29 per kilogram. This initiative aims to make the affordable rice more accessible to Filipino consumers, particularly to senior citizens, persons with disabilities, solo parents, and beneficiaries…
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NIA Urges Local Governments to Expand Reach of Affordable BBM Rice
The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) is reaching out to local government units (LGUs) across the Philippines to broaden the distribution of Bagong Bayaning Magsasaka (BBM) rice, priced at PHP29 per kilogram. This initiative aims to make the affordable rice more accessible to Filipino consumers, particularly to senior citizens, persons with disabilities, solo parents, and beneficiaries…
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NIA Urges Local Governments to Expand Access to Affordable BBM Rice
The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) is reaching out to local government units (LGUs) across the Philippines to broaden the distribution of Bagong Bayaning Magsasaka (BBM) rice, priced at PHP29 per kilogram. This initiative aims to make the affordable rice more accessible to Filipino consumers, particularly targeting senior citizens, persons with disabilities, solo parents, and beneficiaries…
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NIA Hosts 13th Irrigators Congress in Davao to Boost Sustainable Irrigation
The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) kicked off its 13th NIA-Irrigators Association Congress in Davao City on December 2, 2024, drawing over 300 members from the Davao Region and NIA’s central office. The two-day event, which concluded on Tuesday, aimed to tackle sustainability issues and enhance inter-agency collaboration to improve irrigation systems across the region. Jimmy…
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