DIPOLOG CITY, ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE - The National Irrigation Administration-Zamboanga del Norte Regional Sub-Office (NIA-ZDNRSO) successfully convened its Mid-Year Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Conference alongside the 2nd Quarter Federation Meeting at the City Agriculture Demo Farm in Olingan, Dipolog City on July 22, 2025. It was presided by Acting Manager Engr. Jessreel R. Intic, the event gathered key stakeholders and partner agencies, including Engr. Rogelio Antonio B. Lumo, OIC-Branch Manager of the National Food Authority (NFA) Zamboanga del Sur; Project Development Officer II Davie Jane D. Napuecas, of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Zamboanga del Norte; and Hon. Roseller "Matoy" L. Barinaga, City Councilor of Dipolog City.

GUIPOS, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR - A Turnout Service Area Group (TSAG) Meeting with the Kawayan- Guipos Irrigators Association, Inc. in Barangay Poblacion, Guipos was successfully conducted by National Irrigation Administration – Zamboanga del Sur Irrigation Management Office (NIA-ZDSIMO). The meeting served as a participatory platform for addressing irrigation-related concerns raised by local IA leaders. ZDSIMO-Engr. Girlie M. Detalla expressed her gratitude for the strong collaborative spirit of TSAG members and emphasized a valuable opportunity to directly engage and address the concerns of the farmers. "We want to listen, understand, and act on your pressing concerns because irrigation is key to your productivity," she stated. The meeting began with an open forum where IA representatives shared operational challenges such as the need for canal repairs, canal lining, desilting, and other system maintenance requirements.

GUIPOS, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR - The National Irrigation Administration - Zamboanga del Sur Irrigation Management Office (NIA-ZDSIMO), in partnership with the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech), presented a land donation proposal during the Sangguniang Bayan (SB) session held on July 21, 2025, at the Guipos Municipal Hall.

The proposed donation aims to establish a Rice Processing System (RPS) to benefit Irrigators' Associations (IAs) across six municipalities. The session was presided over by Vice Mayor Merlyn U. Rabe and attended by SB members, along with NIA-ZDSIMO representatives, including Supervising Institutional Development Officer (IDO) Ann N. Maligro, Operations Head Engr. Rex Armentia, and other agency staff. Hon. Romeo P. Famor expressed his support for the project, recognizing its potential to improve postharvest efficiency and strengthen agricultural productivity in the region.

SIAY, ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY – A unified effort to combat hunger, malnutrition, and rural poverty. The National Irrigation Administration - Sibuguey Valley Irrigation System (NIA-SVIS), in collaboration with partner agencies under the Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP), celebrated Nutrition Month 2025 on July 18 at the Tama Para sa Bayan Irrigators Association (IA) Office in Barangay Sampoli B. The activity, anchored on the national theme "Food at Nutrition Security, Maging Priority! Sapat na Pagkain, Karapatan Natin,” gathered members of IAs from both SVIS and the Ditay Irrigation System (IS).