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NIA Region IV-B, Bayanan II, Calapan (2026)

04/10/2026

"No More Counting Liters"

There are changes in farming that cannot be measured by hectares alone.

For Rey Villareal, one of the farmer-beneficiaries of the Batasan III Solar-Powered Pump Irrigation Project in Barangay Batasan, San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, one of those changes can be seen in something as simple and as essential—as water moving steadily across the field.

Project recipients know the difficulty of making the soil yield when water is hard to bring in. With the area's sandy loam soil, irrigation was a challenge in itself. They had to rely on conventional diesel-powered pumps, spending several liters of fuel simply to bring water to their fields. Every irrigation cycle came with a cost, an added task, and the uncertainty of whether the available water would be enough.

The arrival of the solar-powered pump changed that equation. Today, sunlight does more than fall on the rice fields of Batasanit helps power the water that sustains them. With a more dependable flow reaching the farms, irrigation has become more manageable for Villareal and his fellow farmers. The routine that once demanded fuel and considerable effort can now be carried out with fewer interruptions and far less difficulty.

"Napakalaking tulong at biyaya sa amin ang solar pump na ito na handog ng NIA dahil hindi na po kami nahihirapan sa pagpapatubig. " Villareal said. His words capture something larger than gratitude. They reflect what happens when an irrigation project responds directly to the realities of farmers on the ground.

Completed in April 2026 under the management of the NIA-Occidental Mindoro Irrigation Management Office (NIA-OMIMO), the Batasan III Solar-Powered Pump Irrigation Project now supports 15 hectares of agricultural land and 11 farmer-beneficiaries. More than a facility, it has become part of the daily rhythm of farming quietly turning sunlight into water and water into opportunity.

For farmers who once had to count the liters of diesel needed to irrigate their fields, the measure is different now: water flows, the fields respond, and farming becomes a little more certain. And sometimes, that is what progress looks like-not something grand from a distance, but a steady stream of water finding its way to the soil, exactly when it is needed.

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03/10/2026

𝑺𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝑺𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒅𝒂𝒚

MGA SAKIT NA DAPAT BANTAYAN NGAYONG EL NIÑO

Dahil sa matinding init at pagbabago sa suplay ng tubig, may ilang health risks na kailangang bantayan:

1. Dehydration
Nangyayari kapag mas maraming tubig ang nawawala sa katawan kaysa sa napapalitan. Bantayan ang matinding uhaw, panghihina, pagkahilo, at tuyong bibig.

2. Heat Cramps at Heat Exhaustion
Ang matinding init at pisikal na trabaho ay maaaring magdulot ng muscle cramps, sobrang pagpapawis, panghihina, sakit ng ulo, at pagkahilo.

3. Heat Stroke
Ito ay isang medical emergency. Maaaring magkaroon ng sobrang taas na temperatura ng katawan, pagkalito, pagkawala ng malay, o kombulsyon. Kailangan ng agarang medical attention.

4. Diarrhea at iba pang Waterborne Diseases
Kapag limitado ang malinis na tubig, maaaring tumaas ang panganib ng kontaminasyon ng tubig at pagkain. Kaya mahalaga ang ligtas na inuming tubig, wastong food handling, at regular na paghuhugas ng kamay.

5. Dengue at iba pang Vector-Borne Diseases
Ang pagbabago ng kondisyon ng kapaligiran, kabilang ang pagkakaroon ng stagnant water, ay maaaring makaapekto sa pagdami at transmission ng ilang disease-carrying mosquitoes.

6. Respiratory Problems
Ang matinding init, tuyong kondisyon, at usok o alikabok ay maaaring magpalala ng ilang respiratory conditions. Ang heat at air-quality conditions ay maaari ring makaapekto sa mga taong may asthma at iba pang sakit sa baga.

💡 Mga Paalala para sa Kaligtasan at Kalusugan sa Panahon ng El Niño

✔ Uminom ng sapat na tubig at huwag hintaying mauhaw bago uminom.
✔ Iwasan ang matagal na pagkabilad sa araw, lalo na sa pinakamainit na oras.
✔ Kung kailangang magtrabaho sa labas, magpahinga sa lilim at mag-hydrate nang regular.
✔ Magsuot ng magaan at maluwag na damit.
✔ Siguraduhing malinis at ligtas ang iniinom na tubig at kinakain na pagkain.
✔ Panatilihing malinis ang paligid at alisin ang mga posibleng pamugaran ng lamok.
✔ Bantayan ang mga bata, matatanda, at mga taong may existing health conditions dahil mas vulnerable sila sa matinding init.

Sa panahon ng El Niño, ang pag-iingat ay bahagi ng paghahanda.

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02/10/2026

𝗡𝗜𝗔 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢&𝗠 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗻

As part of the continuing efforts to improve irrigation service delivery and ensure the effective operation and maintenance of irrigation systems, the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Central Office, MIMAROPA Regional Office, and Palawan Irrigation Management Office (PIMO) successfully conducted a field validation activity in Palawan.

The activity was conducted to assess and validate the actual condition, operational status, and performance of irrigation systems. It also aimed to validate the completed CY 2025 repair and restoration projects and visit the systems that are highly vulnerable to the effect of El Niño.

The field validation was led by personnel from the NIA Central Office, headed by Engr. Jingky Lou Gumtang, Supervising Engineer A of the Systems Management Division-Operations Department, Engr. Kim Neil A. Eucasion, Senior Engineer A, together with personnel from the NIA MIMAROPA Regional Office EOD personnel, as well as personnel from the PIMO, headed by Division Manager A Engr. Armando L. Flores and Acting Senior Engineer A Nimrod Maceda.

The results of the field validation will serve as a basis for identifying appropriate technical, operational, and management interventions, as well as recommending measures to address validated concerns and improve the performance, efficiency, reliability, and sustainability of irrigation systems in Palawan.

Through these initiatives, NIA MIMAROPA under the leadership of Acting Regional Manager Engr. Edwin C. Nazareno and the guidance of EOD Manager Engr. Suzanne J. San Juan continues to strengthen its monitoring and assessment activities to support effective irrigation system management and the delivery of reliable irrigation services to farmer-beneficiaries.

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02/10/2026

𝑭𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝑭𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒚

For the farmers of Barangay Batasan in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, water has always been a vital part of farming. With sandy loam soil that requires careful and continuous irrigation, providing sufficient water to their fields has long been a challenge. Farmers once relied on diesel-powered pumps, adding fuel costs to the already demanding work of cultivating their crops.

The Batasan III Solar-Powered Pump Irrigation Project, implemented by the NIA–Occidental Mindoro Irrigation Management Office (NIA-OMIMO), has brought a practical and sustainable solution to their fields. Serving nearly 15 hectares and benefiting 11 farmer-beneficiaries, the project provides a more dependable source of irrigation while reducing the farmers’ reliance on diesel-powered pumping.

For the farmers, the benefits of the project are felt in every irrigation cycle. A steady supply of water gives them greater confidence in managing their fields while helping ease the recurring fuel expenses that once weighed heavily on their farming activities. Their gratitude to NIA reflects the meaningful impact of an irrigation project when it directly responds to the needs of the communities who depend on agriculture for their livelihood.

As the farmers of Batasan continue to cultivate their fields amid changing weather conditions and the threat of El Niño, the Batasan III SPIP stands as a source of support and assurance. Here, sunlight is transformed into energy, energy into water, and water into the promise of another productive season for the Bagong Bayaning Magsasaka.

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01/10/2026

𝐍𝐈𝐀 𝐌𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬-𝐎𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠-𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐈𝐒 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐎&𝐌 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

The National Irrigation Administration MIMAROPA Regional Office, under the leadership of Acting Regional Manager Engr. Edwin C. Nazareno and with the guidance of EOD Manager Engr. Suzanne J. San Juan, conducted the Batch 1 Hands-On Training-Workshop on the Preparation of National Irrigation Systems (NIS) Annual Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Plans.

The three-day activity was attended by O&M personnel from the NIA MIMAROPA Regional Office, Marinduque-Romblon-Mindoro Irrigation Management Office (MOMARO IMO), and Occidental Mindoro Irrigation Management Office (OMIMO).
The training-workshop aimed to enhance the knowledge and practical skills of O&M personnel in the preparation of their respective Annual O&M Plans. It provided the participants with an opportunity to deepen their understanding of the O&M planning process and apply the concepts through the actual preparation of their respective plan outputs.

The activity featured a combination of lectures, hands-on workshop sessions—manual computation of the weekly irrigation requirement for land soaking, presentation of outputs, and critiquing. Through the workshop, participants were able to work on their respective outputs and receive feedback and guidance to further improve their plans.

The activity also facilitated the sharing of experiences and practices among O&M personnel, allowing participants to identify common concerns, discuss possible solutions, and promote a more systematic and coordinated approach to O&M planning.
Engr. Edgard Laurenz M. Geronimo, Chief of the Operation, Institutional and Equipment Section, served as the resource person and provided technical guidance throughout the training-workshop.

The successful conduct of Batch 1 reflects NIA MIMAROPA's continuing efforts to strengthen the technical capabilities of its O&M personnel and enhance the planning and implementation of operation and maintenance activities for its irrigation systems.
The Batch 2 of the training-workshop is scheduled on October 5–7, 2026, and will be conducted in Narra, Palawan, for the O&M personnel of Palawan Irrigation Management Office.

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01/10/2026

𝐍𝐈𝐀-𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐌𝐎, 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐀𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞-𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐄𝐥 𝐍𝐢ñ𝐨

Through coordinated planning, responsible water management, and stronger partnerships with Irrigators’ Associations and agricultural institutions, the NIA–Occidental Mindoro Irrigation Management Office (NIA-OMIMO), led by IMO Manager Engr. Mary Grace B. Cartagena, convened its 𝙎𝙮𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙢 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙚 (𝙎𝙈𝘾) 𝘾𝙤𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 at Vizales Events Hotel in Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro, bringing together government agencies, municipal agriculture offices, and Irrigators’ Associations (IAs) to strengthen preparedness against the potential impacts of El Niño and ensure coordinated agricultural and irrigation planning for the upcoming CY 2027 Dry and Wet Seasons.

The meeting was attended by representatives from the Department of Agriculture (DA), Land Bank of the Philippines, Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC), National Food Authority (NFA), and Municipal Agriculture Offices from various municipalities. Among those present were Mr. Ulyssis Laredo of DA, Mr. Julius Hesita of LandBank, Mr. Christopher Coloma of PCIC, Mr. Mark Anthony Custodio of NFA, and Municipal Agriculturists Bryan Rosete of Magsaysay, Peter Gallinera of Sablayan, Romel Calingasan of San Jose, and Ronnie Pasion of Calintaan.

Central to the discussions was the need for timely and coordinated cropping plans to help minimize the effects of El Niño on agricultural production. The participating IAs affirmed their commitment by signing the Cropping Calendar and Pattern for CY 2027 Dry and Wet Seasons, establishing a coordinated guide for irrigation and agricultural activities in the coming cropping periods. The committee also discussed the interventions and support programs of partner agencies, with the Municipal Agriculturists playing a key role in aligning local agricultural initiatives with the needs of farmers. The coordinated efforts aim to improve access to agricultural support, strengthen farm productivity, and further advance the agricultural sector of Occidental Mindoro.

Representing the NIA MIMAROPA Regional Office were Supervising IDO Irene V. Gayos, IDO A. Lovely Ricablanca, and Engr. Jermaine De Castro. Their participation underscored the agency’s continuing support for the province’s Irrigators’ Associations (IAs) and its commitment to strengthening partnerships that can help farmers navigate emerging climate and agricultural challenges.

In her message, IMO Manager Engr. Cartagena emphasized the importance of collective action in preparing for future climate-related challenges: “𝘚𝘢𝘮𝘢-𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘢 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘵 𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘬 𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘶𝘣𝘪𝘨, 𝘱𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘴𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮, 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘪𝘺𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘢 𝘬𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘢 𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘰𝘯 𝘯𝘨 𝘬𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘢, 𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘭𝘰𝘺 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘩𝘢𝘩𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘣𝘪𝘴𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘬𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘯 𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘨𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘴𝘢𝘴𝘢𝘬𝘢. 𝘋𝘢𝘩𝘪𝘭 𝘬𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘕𝘐𝘈, 𝘐𝘈𝘴, 𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘨𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘺 𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘬𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘪𝘴𝘢, 𝘮𝘢𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘬𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘺𝘢𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘵𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘌𝘭 𝘕𝘪ñ𝘰 𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘰𝘯 𝘯𝘢 𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨.”

Another significant part of the meeting was the awarding of Certificates of Condonation to 14 Irrigators’ Associations in Communal Irrigation Systems (CIS) which cost a total of 159, 319, 055.31, recognizing the implementation of debt-condonation measures for qualified IAs. This was in addition to the certificates previously awarded to other IAs during the Handog ng Pangulo Program held on September 14, 2026, at the Provincial Capitol in Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro.

More than a coordination meeting, the gathering reinforced a shared commitment among NIA, IAs, national government agencies, and local agriculture offices to prepare not only for the immediate effects of El Niño but also for the changing demands of agriculture in the years ahead.

As Occidental Mindoro looks toward a more climate-resilient agricultural future, the message from the meeting remains clear: when institutions work together and farmers are placed at the heart of every plan, every drop of water can become part of a stronger, more secure, and more sustainable future for agriculture.

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01/10/2026

𝗡𝗜𝗔-𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗠𝗢 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗛𝗣 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴

HAPPENING NOW: The National Irrigation Administration–Palawan Irrigation Management Office (NIA-PIMO) is conducting its 3rd Quarter Convergence Meeting with partner agencies under the Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP) Program in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan.

The meeting focused on reviewing the progress of the EPAHP Program, strengthening coordination among partner agencies, and aligning strategies to provide better services and support to farmers and rural communities.

Led by NIA-PIMO Division Manager Engr. Armando L. Flores, the activity brings together representatives from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), and Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP).

The meeting also focuses on reviewing commitments under the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), identifying challenges, sharing updates, and developing an updated interagency action plan to strengthen coordination and ensure the timely delivery of services to farmers and community-based organizations.

Through continued convergence and collaboration, NIA MIMAROPA under the leadership of Acting Regional Manager Engr. Edwin C. Nazareno, and its partner agencies remain committed to supporting farmers, strengthening rural communities, promoting food security, and advancing sustainable livelihoods.

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01/10/2026

𝑻𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒃𝒂𝒄𝒌 𝑻𝒉𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒅𝒂𝒚

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐃𝐢𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐥 𝐏𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞

Before the Batasan 3 Solar-Powered Pump Irrigation Project became a reality, farmers in Brgy. Batasan, San Jose, Occidental Mindoro relied on traditional diesel-powered water pumps to irrigate their rice fields—a familiar challenge that made every planting season a test of patience and perseverance.

Completed in April 2026 under the management of the NIA-Occidental Mindoro Irrigation Management Office (NIA-OMIMO), the project brought a new source of hope to 11 farmer- beneficiaries, providing a more reliable flow of water across its 15-hectare service area. What once began as a dream of having a more dependable irrigation system now stands as a testament to what can be achieved through continued support and cooperation.

The Batasan 3 SPIP is more than an irrigation facility—it is a construction of a dream that continues to nourish the fields and sustain the livelihood of the Bayaning Magsasaka of Brgy. Batasan. The Batasan 3 SPIP is a story of progress—where every drop of water carries with it the promise of a better harvest and a brighter tomorrow.

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01/10/2026

𝗡𝗜𝗔 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

In line with its commitment to strengthening coordination, enhancing work efficiency, and ensuring the effective implementation of its programs and activities, the NIA Palawan Irrigation Management Office (IMO), led by Division Manager Engr. Armando L. Flores, successfully conducted a staff meeting of the Planning & Equipment Unit for the 3rd Semester of CY 2026 on September 24, 2026, at the NIA-MBBRIS Office in Narra, Palawan.

The meeting was attended by selected personnel of the Planning and Equipment Unit and focused on the review of accomplishments, ongoing activities, work priorities, and concerns related to their respective functions and responsibilities.

The meeting provided an avenue to assess the progress of ongoing activities, discuss technical and operational concerns, and identify appropriate actions and strategies to address challenges. It also facilitated the prioritization of upcoming activities, clarification of assignments and responsibilities, and coordination of efforts to ensure the timely completion of planned deliverables.

Through open discussions and collaborative planning, the meeting strengthened communication and teamwork among personnel, reinforced accountability, and encouraged the development of practical strategies to address identified concerns and improve the implementation of programs and projects.

This initiative underscores NIA Palawan IMO’s commitment to efficient planning, effective resource management, strengthened teamwork, and timely implementation of irrigation programs and projects, under the guidance of NIA MIMAROPA Acting Regional Manager Engr. Edwin C. Nazareno.

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