Irrigators' Associations raise urgent concerns in TSAG Meeting at Bunguiao

ZAMBOANGA CITY—The NIA ZAMBASULTA Regional Sub-Office (ZRSO) participated in a Turn-out Service Area Group (TSAG) Meeting held in Bunguiao, Zamboanga City on June 25, 2025. Attended by the Board of Trustees and officers of Bunguiao, Compania, and Seguianan Irrigators' Associations, the meeting was also joined by ZRSO Acting Manager Engr. Sandra T. Tero and Institutional personnel Miss Mary Claire M. Acuña.
Areas for improvement highlighted during the meeting included the proposed repair and canalization of a damaged section of the main canal and measures to address the recurring overflow of the mini dam. Addressing these concerns is expected to enhance water distribution and boost crop productivity in the area.
In response, Engr. Tero recommended deploying a backhoe to deepen and widen the mini dam, which is expected to boost its water-holding capacity and prevent flooding. NIA assured the IAs of its ongoing support to ensure sustainable irrigation and improved productivity for local farmers.