GUIPOS, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR - The NIA Zamboanga del Sur Irrigation Management Office (NZDSIMO), led by Supervising Institutional Development Officer Ann N. Maligro, held a General Assembly on June 17, 2025, in Guipos. The meeting gathered IA presidents from 20 member Irrigators Associations to discuss initiatives aimed at supporting local farmers and enhancing cooperative services.
A major topic was the proposal to acquire land for a Rice Processing System (RPS), which aims to improve rice quality, ease post-harvest processes, and boost farmers' income. The group also discussed plans to expand cooperative membership and pursue Civil Society Organization (CSO) accreditation with the Department of Agriculture to access more government programs and project support.
The assembly also reviewed Memorandum Circular No. 45 to ensure alignment with government standards and reinforce transparent and accountable leadership. The meeting ended with a collective commitment from IA leaders to continue working together for the betterment of the cooperative and the farming communities they serve.