Construction of irigation system in western part of Ilagan pushed

CITY OF ILAGAN, Isabela — A Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) member of this city has proposed to the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) -2 to construct an irrigation system in the western…

New NIA chief vows to fight corruption

MANILA — New National Irrigation Administration (NIA) administrator Ricardo Visaya on Tuesday vowed to fight graft and corruption by devising mechanisms to ensure maximum transparency. In a statement, Visayas also…

Ebasco reiterates DU30’s vow for free irrigation fees

BILAR, Bohol — Cabinet Secretary Leoncio “Jun” Evasco reiterated the promise of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte (PRRD) administration to relieve farmer-irrigators from cumbersome irrigation service fees (ISF) imposed by National…

President Duterte vows to axe corrupt government officials

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — More heads will roll in President Rodrigo Duterte’s Cabinet as he vowed to rid his administration of officials who may be involved in corruption following…

Magat Dam opens one gate

CITY OF ILAGAN, Isabela — The National Irrigation Administration – Magat River Integrated Irrigation System (NIA-MRIIS) started to release its excess stored water due to continuous rains last night in…

Chinese officials visit NIA anew for future partnership

MANILA, Philippines — Chinese Commercial Counselor Jin Yuan and Second Secretary Yang Ming from the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines recently held talks with the top management of the National…

NIA-MRIIS dam in Isabela releases water as ‘Karen’ dumps rains

RAMON, Isabela — The National Irrigation Administration – Magat River Integrated Irrigation system (NIA–MRIIS) has started releasing some of its stored water in anticipation of the incoming water at the…