06/10/2026
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The National Irrigation Administration β Magat River Integrated Irrigation System (NIA-MARIIS), through its Dam and Reservoir Division (DRD), signed three contracts for projects supporting the reliability and safety of the Magat Dam and Baligatan Hydroelectric Power Plant (BHPP) on October 5, 2026. The contracts cover the Upgrading of Primary and Secondary Protection and the Upgrading of Main Transformer in NIA-BHPP, and Magat Dam Power Intake Over Velocity Device (Phase 1).
The contract signing was led by Division Manager A and Head of the Procuring Entity, Engr. Carlo C. Ablan, together with Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) Chairperson and Flood Forecasting and Instrumentation Section (FFIS) Head Engr. Edwin J. Viernes, BAC Secretariat Ms. Rovelyn R. Marzan, BAC Secretariat Member Ms. Marimar M. Capulas, Electro-Mechanical Section (EMS) Head Engr. Erwin T. Remocal, and Accounting Unit Head Mr. Carlos C. Arandia, Jr. Danitech Power System, Inc., represented by Mr. Carlo U. Castillo, was awarded the two projects for EMS, which will strengthen BHPPβs electrical protection and main transformer system, supporting reliable power generation and helping protect critical equipment from electrical faults. Meanwhile, ASC Construction & Concrete Products, represented by Mr. Abraham S. Collado, was awarded the project Magat Dam Power Intake Over Velocity Device (Phase 1) to the FFIS, which will support the measurement and monitoring of water discharge utilized for power generation.
Through these projects, NIA-MARIIS DRD continues to strengthen the safety, reliability, and operational efficiency of vital water and power infrastructure that supports communities and the region.
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