NIA and DAR convene to support Titay Small Reservoir Irrigation Project

IPIL, ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY - On May 30, 2025, the National Irrigation Administration - Zamboanga Sibugay Irrigation Management Office (ZSIMO), through its Planning and Design team led by Engr. Ana Rachel C. Dahan, held a coordination meeting with the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in line with the ongoing Feasibility Study and Detailed Engineering Report of the Titay Small Reservoir Irrigation Project (Titay SRIP).

DAR Chief of Operations Mary Gay C. Abuton, with personnel Cherry Ann C. Rasonable and Ragde N. Garcia, joined the discussions which focused on identifying affected Comprehensive Land Ownership Award (CLOA) titles. The DAR team also committed to assist in gathering documents essential to the project's Land Acquisition and Resettlement Framework (LARF) and Right-of-Way (ROW) negotiation processes.

The meeting reflects a shared commitment to inclusive rural development and ensures that land tenure concerns are addressed early on in this vital irrigation initiative for Titay.