ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY — Earlier today, July 4, 2025, the NIA Zamboanga Sibugay Irrigation Management Office (ZSIMO) and Sibuguey Valley Irrigation System (SVIS) took part in the Nationwide Simultaneous Tree Planting Activity in celebration of NIA's 62nd Founding Anniversary. The activity was both held in Tomitom, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay, and Kahayagan, Bayog, Zamboanga del Sur.
The event was led by Acting Division Manager Engr. Maria Gertrudes P. Gania and Acting SVIS Head Engr. Wilson N. Cabrales, with support from Tomitom Irrigators Association (IA) President Mr. Edilito Esmeralda, IA officers, Barangay Captain Ma. Elsie Bolodo, barangay officials, and NIA personnel.
A total of 800 trees were planted along the riverbanks near watershed. This will prevent soil erosion, improve water retention, and protect dams and reservoirs.