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DA, DTI, NIA INK PACT FOR EFFICIENT RICE SUPPLY

The Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and National Irrigation Administration (NIA) signed a memorandum of understanding that aims to ensure an efficient rice supply chain and create an alternative market for the grain which will benefit both farmers and consumers. The MOU seeks to promote the Integrated Rice Supply Chain […]

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LEE TO NIA: REHABILITATE, FIX IRRIGATION SYSTEMS

AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee called on the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) to repair and rehabilitate irrigation systems that are non-operational to ease the burden of farmers and increase their production and income. During his interpellation on the 2023 proposed budget of DA, Lee pointed out the need […]

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DPWH IRRIGATION PROJECT HELPS N. COTABATO FARMERS

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Emil K. Sadain, Chief Implementer of the Build Build Build Program, graced the partial turnover of irrigation facilities of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) at the Lower Malitubog Service Area (LMSA) that will benefit more than 1,000 farmers in the Municipality of Pikit, North Cotabato. According to Undersecretary […]

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PALAWAN FARMERS TO BENEFIT FROM IRRIGATION SYSTEMS, POST-HARVEST FACILITIES — NOGRALES

“Our farmers in the towns of Narra and Aborlan in Palawan will benefit immensely from the newly-renovated Malatgao River Irrigation System and Post-Harvest Facilities. This project was made possible through the efforts of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) with funding from the Japan International Copperation Agency (JICA).” This was the statement of Cabinet Secretary Karlo […]

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HOUSE PANELS APPROVE DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES BILL – SALCEDA

The House committees on Government Reorganization and on Public Works and Highways approved a consolidated bill creating the Department of Water Resources (DWR) that would ensure reliable, safe, quality and affordable water supply for all. It was Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Salceda, the chairman of the technical working group (TWG) tasked to consolidate the […]

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DENR-NIA SIGN MOA FOR MANAGEMENT OF 143 WATERSHEDS

The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the effective management and development of the 143 watersheds supporting the National Irrigation Systems (NISs) in the Philippines. NIA administrator Ricardo Visaya and DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu inked the agreement. NIA administrator Ricardo Visaya […]

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NIA TO LOOK INTO AREAS DAMAGED BY ‘FALCON’ – NOGRALES

Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said government is looking into measures to mitigate damage to agriculture areas caused by Tropical  Storm “Falcon.” “We’re examining and assessing areas devoted to agriculture that were affected and are going to be affected by the tropical storm. Agencies such as the NIA play a crucial role in ensuring that support services […]

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PANGANIBAN TO DA, NIA: RELEASE FREE IRRIGATION IRR

Over six months after President Rodrigo Duterte signed Republic Act 10969 or the Free Irrigation Service Act, House Agriculture Committee Chairperson ANAC-IP Rep. Jose Panganiban, Jr. has urged the Department of Agriculture (DA) and National Irrigation Authority (NIA) to finish and issue the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the law to ensure that the […]

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IRRIGATION IS KEY TO RICE SECURITY – NOGRALES

With reports of rice prices surging in Zamboanga and threats of similar developments elsewhere, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Rep. Karlo “Ang Probinsyano” Nograles urged the Department of Agriculture (DA) to work with the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) to improve the coverage of the National Irrigation System (NIS) and ensure “rice security” in the country. “In […]