Senator Erwin Tulfo on Thursday, Nov. 20, asked the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) whether it plans to build any new irrigation systems or dams in 2026, noting that the agency is still dealing with a long list of unfinished contracts. During his interpellation on NIA’s proposed...
Senator Raffy Tulfo grilled officials of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) on Thursday, Nov. 20, asking them to explain alleged defects in the Bulo Small Reservoir Irrigation Project (Bulo SRIP) in Bulacan despite the agency’s claim that the facility had already been rehabilitated. ...
A former employee of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA)-Region 10 known for speaking out against corruption in the agency on social media was shot dead in Cagayan de Oro City on Friday, Oct. 10. Police identified the victim as Niruh Kyle Antatico, 40, married, and a Juris Doctor graduate....
After weeks of inspecting failed flood-control projects, President Marcos inaugurated the already operational Calunasan Small Reservoir Irrigation Project (SRIP) in Bohol. Marcos expressed elation on Friday, Sept. 5, over the almost completed infrastructure project aimed at improving agricultural...
Malacañang said President Marcos is bent on pushing for climate-smart farming as part of his administration 's efforts to modernize agriculture and strengthen food security through renewable energy solutions. The Palace cited the P100-million R.M. Tan Solar Pump Irrigation Project (SPIP) in...
To bolster water security in Iloilo City and its neighboring municipalities, the Metro Iloilo Water District (MIWD) has partnered with the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) to explore utilizing the Jalaur River as an additional water source. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed on...
United States-based global weather intelligence firm Tomorrow.io is set to bring its artificial intelligence (AI) technology in the Philippines to help farmers to rapidly shifting climate conditions that often hamper productivity. Tomorrow.io, a known technology provider for American government...
President Marcos said his administration will keep implementing initiatives for farmers, stressing that they are one of the key foundations of the country. "Buong puso po ang pasasalamat namin sa inyo. At hindi po titigil ang administrasyong ito sa pagpapatupad ng mga programa na magpapabuti ng...
President Marcos was hoping that the Paitan Dam, which is expected to irrigate over 12,000 hectares in Pangasinan, would be operational by 2027. Marcos led the groundbreaking ceremony of the Lower Agno River Irrigation System (LARIS) Paitan Dam on Friday, May 23, where he emphasized the benefits...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez led on Wednesday, April 30, led the inauguration of the ₱50-million Castañas Centro Communal Irrigation System (CIS) in Barangay Castañas, Sariaya, Quezon....
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez has vowed to deliver on the needs of the country’s irrigators, whom he has dubbed the “heroes of agriculture". On Wednesday afternoon, April 2, Romualdez...
Mayor Abby Binay Makati City Mayor and senatorial aspirant Abby Binay on Friday, Feb. 23, urged the national government to provide greater support for irrigation to ensure food security and to assist local farmers. Binay underscored the need for more government support as a significant portion of...
