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NIA Zambo. Norte conducts forum with farmer beneficiaries for Mabuhay SPIP under CY 2025 EGPIP-Solar

MABUHAY, ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE - Key personnel from the NIA Zamboanga del Norte Regional Sub- Office (NIA ZDNRSO), led by Construction Head Engr. Jessreel Intic, conducted a consultative forum with farmer beneficiaries of the proposed Mabuhay Solar-Powered Irrigation Project (SPIP) funded under the CY 2025 EGPIP-Solar.

The project, with an estimated cost of $30 million, is designed to generate and irrigate 30 hectares of new agricultural land, aiming to uplift the productivity of farmers in the area. The forum was held to ensure the smooth implementation of the project through early coordination and strengthened collaboration between NIA, the Irrigators Association (IA), the Barangay Local Government Unit (BLGU), and other key stakeholders.

This engagement marks the start of groundwork activities for the Mabuhay SPIP, a vital step in NIA's continuing mission to promote sustainable and climate-resilient irrigation systems that directly benefit smallholder farmers and rural communities.

NIA Zambasulta strengthens local partnerships through Courtesy Calls in Sulu

SULU PROVINCE — To reinforce collaboration and support for upcoming irrigation initiatives, the NIA Zamboanga-Basilan-Sulu-Tawi-Tawi (Zambasulta) conducted two significant courtesy calls on June 3, 2025, with key officials in the province of Sulu.

ZAMBASULTA Regional Sub-Office Acting Manager Engr. Sandra T. Tero, along with Irrigation Development Officer Fernaida K. Dahim, Geotagger Neil B. Rojas, and contractor representative Mr. Franco Caingin Jr., paid a courtesy visit to Major General Leonardo I. Peña, Commander of the 11th Infantry "Alakdan" Division in Barangay Bus-Bus, Jolo. The meeting aimed to establish coordination and strengthen security and monitoring support for NIA's field operations, particularly in remote and conflict-prone areas, as part of the agency's convergence initiative.

On the same day, the team also paid a courtesy call on Sulu Governor Hon. Abdusakur M. Tan in Barangay Bangkal, Patikul. The visit focused on presenting the proposed CY2026 irrigation projects and outlining implementation plans for CY2025. This engagement was followed by a planning session for upcoming georesistivity surveys in six barangays, highlighting NIA's commitment to data-driven, sustainable irrigation development in the province.

NIA and Tomitom IA collaborate to Improve Irrigation Services

IPIL, ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY — The NIA Zamboanga Sibugay Irrigation Management Office (ZSIMO) conducted a coordination meeting with the Tomitom Farmers Irrigators' Association on June 3, 2025 in Barangay Tomitom. Inc. The activity aimed to strengthen collaboration, address irrigation-related concerns, and identify priority actions to ensure the efficient management of irrigation systems in the area.

One of the major points discussed was the limited groundwater source revealed during a recent georesistivity test. To address this, NIA will explore alternative drilling locations and propose a Solar Pump Irrigation Project using surface water sources to serve the 15-hectare target serviceable area. These efforts reflect NIA's proactive approach to ensuring that irrigation services remain reliable and responsive to the needs of the farming community.

The meeting was led by Acting Division Manager Engr. Maria Gertrudes P. Gania and IA President Mr. Edelito Esmeralda. Also in attendance were Project-in-Charge Engr. Maria Katherine Faith Sotomayor, NIA technical staff, the IA Board of Trustees, and association members. The initiative reaffirms the strong collaboration between NIA and the IA in achieving sustainable agricultural development through effective irrigation solutions.

NIA Zambo. Sibugay hosts Contractor's Forum to strengthen project implementation

IPIL, ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY - The NIA - Zamboanga Sibugay Irrigation Management Office (ZSIMO), led by Acting Division Manager Engr. Maria Gertrudes P. Gania, is currently conducting a Contractor's Forum focused on improving project efficiency and ensuring the timely delivery of irrigation infrastructure. The forum provides a venue for open dialogue between NIA and its contractors to strengthen coordination, resolve implementation issues, and uphold strict adherence to quality and construction standards. It emphasizes the importance of teamwork and accountability in achieving NIA's goals for reliable and sustainable irrigation services.

This initiative highlights NIA's continued commitment to empowering farming communities through efficient project execution and ensuring that irrigation systems are built to last and capable of supporting the growth and productivity of the province's agriculture sector.

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