27/10/2026
Integrated Approach to Irrigation: Agency Units and Irrigators’ Associations Unveil 2026 Accomplishments, El Niño Advisories, and Strategy for Dry Season 2027
​In a robust demonstration of collaboration and participatory approach, Irrigators Association (IA) presidents gathered alongside NIA key personnel for the ongoing Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Conference Presentation of Accomplishments for Dry and Wet Season 2026 and Strategic Planning for Dry Season 2027.
​The multi-day conference brought together representatives from the Planning Unit, Construction Unit, Operations Unit, and Institutional Development Unit (IDU), joining officers from local Irrigators’ Associations (IAs) to review operational milestones, resolve field-level challenges, and formulate a unified strategy for the upcoming 2027 dry cropping cycle.
The conference opened with a comprehensive presentation of achievements across the Dry and Wet Seasons of 2026, showcasing how technical, infrastructure, and community development efforts integrated to support regional farm productivity.
Helmed by the Acting Regional Manager Engr. Benitez K. Derogongan with the full support of the Acting Division Manager Engr. Pol Pablito P. Gamotin, the conference emphasized unified leadership across all levels of system operations.
During the message, the Satellite Head for Misamis Occidental and Lanao del Norte Engr. Sancho P. Hope, underscored the value of integrated operations. In his speech he said that achieving sustainable irrigation requires absolute alignment among our technical, planning, and community-facing arms. Bringing Planning, Construction, Operations, and Institutional Development to the same table alongside IA presidents ensures our infrastructure and operational plans directly match real needs on the ground.
Addressing the climate outlook, the Supervising Institutional Development Officer (IDO) of NIA Region 10 Ms. Sarah S. Ramos urged proactive action regarding upcoming dry spells, she said that El Niño is approaching, and we must prepare for it immediately. Timely information dissemination, water conservation strategies, and synchronized cropping calendars will be crucial to safeguarding our farmers' livelihoods during the extended dry period.
The active participation of the Planning, Construction, Operations, and Institutional Development units alongside Irrigators’ Associations highlights a modern, proactive approach to irrigation management in the region. By combining data-driven planning, infrastructure readiness, and strong grassroots leadership, the agency and its farmer-partners are well-positioned to tackle climate challenges head-on.
