DIPOLOG CITY - Officials from the NIA Zamboanga del Norte Regional Sub-Office (RSO) paid a courtesy call to re-elected Congressman Adrian Michael Amatong of the 3rd District, Congressman Roberto "Pinpin" Uy of the 1st District, and Municipal Mayor Shaia Ruth Uy of Polanco, on June 13, 2025, in Dipolog City.
The meeting served as a platform to discuss proposed and ongoing irrigation development initiatives across the province. A highlight was the request for funding support for the Feasibility Study (FS) of the proposed Liloy Irrigation Project in the 3rd District. Updates on the Rice Processing System were also tackled as part of the Agency's efforts to boost agricultural productivity and post-harvest efficiency. The courtesy visit reaffirmed the commitment of NIA and local leaders to align development goals and strengthen collaboration with implementing agencies to better serve the farming communities of Zamboanga del Norte.