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President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. inspects with (from left to right) Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.,  Special Assistant to the President Antonio Lagdameo Jr., Acting Administrator of the National Irrigation Administrator Engr. Eduardo Eddie G. Guillen, and Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority Chairman and Administrator Jonathan D. Tan the newly procured excavators of the National Irrigation Administration during its turn over ceremony at the NSD Compound, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Olongapo City on Wednesday December 13, 2023. Yummie Dingding, PPA pool/File

President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. inspects with (from left to right)  Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.,  Special Assistant to the President Antonio Lagdameo Jr., Acting Administrator of the National Irrigation Administrator
Engr. Eduardo Eddie G. Guillen, and Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority Chairman and Administrator Jonathan D. Tan the newly procured excavators of the National Irrigation Administration during its turn over ceremony at the NSD Compound, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Olongapo City on Wednesday December 13, 2023. Yummie Dingding, PPA pool

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National Irrigation Administration

Addie Cuadra

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/172960756560020231213-marcos-nia-excavators-PPA11.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. inspects with (from left to right) Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., Special Assistant to the President Antonio Lagdameo Jr., Acting Administrator of the National Irrigation Administrator Engr. Eduardo Eddie G. Guillen, and Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority Chairman and Administrator Jonathan D. Tan the newly procured excavators of the National Irrigation Administration during its turn over ceremony at the NSD Compound, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Olongapo City on Wednesday December 13, 2023. Yummie Dingding, PPA pool/File"/>President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. inspects with (from left to right) Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.,  Special Assistant to the President Antonio Lagdameo Jr., Acting Administrator of the National Irrigation Administrator Engr. Eduardo Eddie G. Guillen, and Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority Chairman and Administrator Jonathan D. Tan the newly procured excavators of the National Irrigation Administration during its turn over ceremony at the NSD Compound, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Olongapo City on Wednesday December 13, 2023. Yummie Dingding, PPA pool/File</div>MANILA — The administrator of the National Irrigation Authority (NIA) on Tuesday emphasized the agency&#x27;s role in enhancing irrigation systems, and thereby increasing the income of farmers in the country.Eduardo Guillen on Tuesday also highlighted their strategic initiative aimed at boosting agricultural development and achieving rice self-sufficiency.According to Guillen, the agency is tasked with exploring all potential water sources for irrigation, constructing irrigation projects, and managing the nation&#x27;s irrigation systems. He also detailed the agency&#x27;s budget proposal for fiscal year 2025, which seeks to improve the infrastructure supporting the country&#x27;s agricultural sector.&quot;Ayon po sa Presidential Decree [no.] 552, kabilang po sa kapangyarihan ng liham, pag-aralan ang lahat ng posibleng pagkukunan ng tubig para sa irigasyon sa ating bansa at magtayo rin ng mga irrigation projects at pangasiwaan ang lahat ng irrigation systems po ng ating bansa,&quot; Guillen said.To ensure adequate rice supply, Guillen mentioned the implementation of technologies such as alternate wetting and drying (AWD), diversified cropping, and solar-powered irrigation systems. AWD, in particular, is a water-efficient technique that helps farmers reduce water usage in rice cultivation without compromising yields.&quot;Unang una, upang matiyak na magkaroon ng sapat na bigas ang bansa, of course kabilang po dito yung tinatawag na alternate wetting and drying technology, yung diversified cropping, [at] solar powered projects,&quot; he added.Guillen highlighted recent efforts to enhance farmer support services, which aim to boost the income of local farmers and provide affordable rice to consumers. &quot;Inilunsad natin ang mga tinatawag na &#x27;farming support services&#x27; po… para mapataas ang kita ng ating mga bayaning magsasaka at matiyak din na may mabibigay murang bigas sa ating publiko. Sa pamamagitan ng programang ito ay binibigay ng NIA sa ating mga irrigators&#x27; association ang mga bigas kaya&#x27;t [mabibili] ito sa mababang halaga,&quot; he said.NIA is collaborating with irrigators&#x27; associations to offer subsidized rice to vulnerable groups, including senior citizens and members of the government&#x27;s 4Ps program. &quot;Ito ay maaring i-avail ng mamamayang kabilang sa [selected] sectors, senior citizens, member ng 4Ps, PWD, saka mga solo parents,&quot; he added.Recently, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. moved NIA under the Office of the President (OP), transitioning it from the Department of Agriculture (DA). Guillen explained that this shift would streamline processes necessary for implementing agricultural projects, reflecting the administration&#x27;s focus on food security. He assured that NIA would continue to work closely with DA on various programs to support farmers.<div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/9/10/marcos-jr-places-nia-under-office-of-the-president-1330">READ: Marcos Jr. places NIA under Office of the President</a></div>&quot;Food security ang [sa sa] number 1 [priority] ng ating pangulo… kami naman ay nalipat na po sa office of the President kaya mas mapapadali ang mga proseso. Kinakailangan ng tanggapan sa ating pagpapatupad ng ating mga projects,&quot; Guillen said.&quot;Ganumpaman, patuloy pa din po ang aming pakikipag ugnayan sa Department of Agriculture para sa iba&#x27;t ibang programang pakikipag ugnayan sa magsasaka sa ilalim ng aming convergence program,&quot; he added.Looking ahead to 2025, NIA&#x27;s proposed budget is set at P42.5 billion, higher than last year&#x27;s allocation of 41 billion pesos. Guillen noted that a significant portion of this budget will be dedicated to acquiring advanced technology and equipment to enhance framing systems across the nation.<div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/7/13/nia-p200-b-kada-taon-kailangan-para-sa-food-security-1954">READ: NIA: P200-B kada taon, kailangan para sa food security</a></div>&quot;Aabot ng 42.5 bilyong piso [ang budget] pero ito&#x27;y panukalang budget ng para sa susunod na [taon]…. Ito ay mas mataas po ng kaunti po sa 41 bilyon noong nakaraang taon. Maliban po dito sa capital outlay ay malaking bahagi po ay gagamitin para sa pagbili ng makabagong teknolohiya ating mga equipments na makakatulong na mapaunlad ang sistema ng ating mga magsasaka,&quot; Guillen said.

The administrator of the National Irrigation Authority (NIA) on Tuesday emphasized the agency's role in enhancing irrigation systems, and thereby increasing the income of farmers in the country.

The administrator of the National Irrigation Authority (NIA) on Tuesday emphasized the agency's role in enhancing irrigation systems, and thereby increasing the income of farmers in the country.

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NIA administrator bares plans for agri dev’t, rice sufficiency in PH

Addie Cuadra,

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Published Oct 22, 2024 10:38 PM PHT

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