BBMP Phase II

𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐩𝐢𝐥𝐢 𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐭𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐤𝐨𝐩 𝐧𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚, 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐲 𝐧𝐚 𝐈𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐲𝐨𝐝 𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐁𝐌𝐏 𝐈𝐈

Ngayong Hunyo 4, 2026, ganap na alas-8:00 ng umaga, nagsagawa ang NIA-Balog-Balog Multipurpose Project Phase II (BBMP-II) Project Management Office ng Actual Field Validation sa mga iminungkahing ari-arian bilang posibleng resettlement sites para sa mga Project-Affected Families (PAFs) ng Sitio Dirita, Barangay Maamot, San Jose, Tarlac.

Ang aktibidad ay dinaluhan ng mga kinatawan mula sa National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP), Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB), Local Government Unit (LGU) ng San Jose, mga Tribal Officials ng Sitio Dirita, at ilang apektadong pamilya. Layunin ng validation na masuri ang aktuwal na kondisyon, accessibility, topograpiya, at pangkalahatang kaangkupan ng mga nasabing lupain bilang permanenteng relocation site ng mga pamilyang maaapektuhan ng proyekto.

Sa isinagawang pag-iinspeksyon, personal na nakita at nasuri ng mga kalahok ang kalagayan ng mga ari-arian . Nagkaroon din ng talakayan hinggil sa mga posibleng benepisyo at limitasyon ng bawat lugar upang matiyak na ang mapipiling relocation site ay angkop sa pangangailangan at kapakanan ng mga maaapektuhang pamilya, lalo na ng mga Indigenous Peoples (IPs) ng Sitio Dirita.

Ang isinagawang field validation ay mahalagang hakbang sa proseso ng pagpili ng angkop na resettlement site upang matiyak na ang magiging desisyon ay naaayon sa teknikal na pamantayan, mga umiiral na regulasyon, at sa kagustuhan at kapakanan ng mga apektadong komunidad.

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𝗣𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗮𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗹𝗼𝗸𝗮𝘀𝘆𝗼𝗻 𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆𝗮 𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗮𝗺𝗼𝘁, 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞, 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐜

San Jose, Tarlac , June 3, 2026 — Isang mahalagang hakbang patungo sa maayos na relokasyon ang matagumpay na isinagawa ngayong araw ng Environmental, Watershed and Resettlement Management Section (EWRMS) ng National Irrigation Administration - Balog-Balog Multipurpose Project Phase II (NIA-BBMP II). Sa pangunguna ng kanilang Section Chief na si Engr. Imelda G. Timbang, personal na sinuri kasama ang mga pamilyang naapektuhan ng proyekto ang 33 na mga nakalaang lote sa Maamot relocation site upang makita ang aktwal na lokasyon at topograpiya ng mga ito. Ang bawat loteng nakalaan para sa mga Second Category Families ng Maamot Proper ay may sukat na 300 square meters.

Nagsilbing saksi sa naging proseso si BARC Chairman Wilfredo E. Dave upang matiyak ang kaayusan at kredibilidad ng aktibidad. Sa kabuuang 26 na pamilyang kwalipikado para sa programa, walong pamilya ang dumalo sa aktibidad kung saan pitong pamilya ang aktwal na bumunot at matagumpay na nakakuha ng kanilang sariling lote ngayong araw.

Dahil pito pa lamang ang opisyal na naitalaga, patuloy na makikipag-ugnayan ang pamunuan ng EWRMS sa natitirang mga pamilyang hindi nakadalo upang maiayos ang kanilang iskedyul para sa mga susunod na pamamahagi ng mga natitira pang loteng paglilipatan.

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𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫, 𝐘𝐞𝐭 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐁𝐌𝐏 𝐈𝐈

On May 27, 2026, the OIC-Deputy Administrator for the Engineering and Operations Sector, Engr. Reyne B. Ugay, led a comprehensive onsite inspection of the Balog-Balog Multipurpose Project Phase II (BBMP II) to oversee the ongoing construction of the BBMP Storage Dam and its appurtenant structures. Joined by the BBMP II Project Management Office (PMO) and Senior Geologist Anthony Mari M. Gososo from the NIA Central Office, the officials demonstrated steadfast commitment to uninterrupted progress by pushing forward with the inspection even on a public holiday.

During the walkthrough, he provided direct guidance to the contractor, Sta. Clara International Corporation, across multiple major work fronts, including the core trench, dam embankment, access gallery, spillway, and the irrigation and power tunnel.

Focusing heavily on the diversion tunnel, Engr. Ugay directed the contractor to expedite critical works to facilitate the safe and immediate rerouting of the Bulsa River, enabling essential riverbank construction. To meet these targets, the contractor continues to work around the clock, maintaining continuous operations and executing precise technical tasks to sustain this progress.

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𝐁𝐁𝐌𝐏 𝐈𝐈 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥

To ensure the highest standards of workmanship on the Balog-Balog Multipurpose Project Phase II (BBMP II), the Project Management Office, alongside representatives from the Commission on Audit (COA), led a joint field validation on May 26, 2026. Accompanied by Technical Inspectorate Committee Head Engr. Gary R. Gorospe and the Projects-in-Charge (PICs), the group conducted a final site inspection of the newly completed canal lining and slab bridge at Barangay Moriones, San Jose, Tarlac.

This hands-on evaluation ensures that every detail of the infrastructure aligns perfectly with approved technical specifications, embodying the Agency's strict adherence to meticulous engineering standards, operational excellence, and transparency.

During the walk-through, the team closely evaluated the structural ex*****on. This assessment ensures the long-term durability and efficiency of the South Main Canal's irrigation infrastructure before final acceptance.

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NIA joins the Muslim community and the entire nation in observing Eid’l Adha, a day that honors faith, sacrifice, and compassion.

May this meaningful celebration bring peace, blessings, and hope to families across the country.

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𝗡𝗜𝗔-𝗕𝗕𝗠𝗣 𝗜𝗜 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗲𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱!

Please be informed that the deadline of submission of bids and its opening for Contract No. BBMPII-G-26-01R- Rental/Lease of Service Vehicles for use in Project Monitoring scheduled on June 10, 2026 (Wednesday) is postponed since the said date is a declared Special Non-Working Holiday in Tarlac Province to commemorate the birth anniversary of Eduardo Danding Murphy Cojuangco, Jr. The BAC will set the new schedule as stated hereunder at NIA-BBMPII Temporary Function Hall.

• Deadline for Submission of Bids: June 11, 2026 (Thursday) at 11:00 AM
• Opening of Bids: June 11, 2026 (Thursday) at 2:00 PM

The Section 58 of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act (R.A.) 12009 indicates that,

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘈𝘊 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘪𝘥𝘴 𝘪𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘣𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘪𝘱𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘣𝘪𝘥𝘴. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦, 𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘧 𝘣𝘪𝘥𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘪𝘥𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘋𝘰𝘤𝘶𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴.

𝘐𝘯 𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘪𝘥𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘴 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘥𝘶𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘴, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘈𝘊 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘪𝘥𝘴 𝘴𝘶𝘣𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘧 𝘣𝘪𝘥𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘹𝘵 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘕𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘗𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘎𝘌𝘗𝘚 𝘸𝘦𝘣𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘌𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘥.

𝐁𝐁𝐌𝐏 𝐈𝐈 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐮𝐳𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐃𝐂 𝐈𝐈𝐈 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠
In a shared commitment to regional progress, BBMP II actively participated in the Second Quarter Meeting of the Regional Development Council III – Infrastructure Development Committee (RDC-IDC) held in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga, on May 23, 2026. The meeting provided a strategic platform to deliberate on key infrastructure projects and socio-economic programs aimed at sustaining and accelerating Central Luzon’s economic momentum.

The assembly convened Central Luzon’s top leadership, led by RDC Chair Gov. Hermogenes Ebdane Jr., alongside provincial governors and vice governors. Key regional directors from the DBM, DPWH, and DEPDev were also in attendance, reinforcing institutional ties to streamline project delivery across the provinces.

Representing NIA-BBMP II were Engineering Division Manager Engr. Marson S. Bocobo, Construction Management Division Manager Engr. Jose Shiedel N. Segubience and Monitoring and Evaluation Section Chief Engr. Teresa S. Galapon. During the assembly, they provided updates on the status of the projects, highlighting accomplishments and construction updates. Their participation reaffirmed the agency's commitment to collaborative efforts that drive infrastructure development and regional growth in Central Luzon.

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𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭-𝐨𝐟-𝐖𝐚𝐲 𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Personnel from the Balog-Balog Multipurpose Project Phase II (BBMP II) alongside Atty. Mary Annabelle Cruz-Domingo from the NIA Central Office Legal Services, participated in an interactive training session on Right-of-Way (ROW) Negotiation and Conflict Management on May 21, 2026, to strengthen operational efficiency and field readiness.

Guided by resource speaker Mr. Jonathan M. Alug, PhD, LPT, from the Tarlac State University - College of Computer Studies (TSU CCS), participants explored the core principles of ROW acquisition. The program emphasized functional conflict-resolution methodologies, providing participants with real-world techniques and actionable approaches to navigate complex challenges encountered in the field.

Ultimately, managing right-of-way concerns goes beyond technicalities; it is about building lasting trust with the community. Equipped with these communication strategies, BBMP II is better prepared to address field demands effectively, ensuring that project progress moves hand in hand with deep respect for local residents.

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𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐉𝐄𝐂𝐓 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄: 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐠-𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐠 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐈𝐈
As construction steadily progresses at the Construction of Balog-Balog Multipurpose Project Phase II Storage Dam and Its Appurtenant Structures, rigorous quality control testing remains a top priority to ensure all works adhere to the highest engineering and safety standards.

On May 20, 2026, key structural support systems underwent thorough inspections. At the contractor’s yard and access gallery, a Dye Penetrant Test (DPT) was performed on the installed Steel Rib Supports (SRS) to detect potential surface cracks and welding defects, guaranteeing the integrity of the steel framework. Concurrently, a Pull-Out Test was conducted on the rock bolts within the diversion tunnel outlet. This test served as the vital quality-control verification following the Rock Bolting Mock-Up using Cemextra grout, executed at the Diversion Tunnel on May 12, 2026, successfully validating the bonding strength, anchorage capacity, and load resistance of the support system to ensure long-term tunnel stability and safety.

Technical representatives from the NIA Central Office Engineering Department, Engr. Emmanuel S. Castillo, Supervising Engineer A; Engr. Michael D. Pantig, Supervising Engineer A; and PIA Alexis A. Bacani, Senior Engineer A, together with Mr. Anthony Mari M. Gososo, Senior Geologist, witnessed the procedures and testing. Also present were representatives from the BBMP II Design Unit, led by Engr. Gary R. Gorospe, and the Material Testing and Quality Assurance Section, headed by Engr. Dennis D. Guerrero. Their collective presence ensured coordinated oversight and full compliance with engineering standards.

Upon completion of the field activities, an exit meeting was held to review the results, identify any issues requiring further assessment, and facilitate subsequent evaluation and next steps to support continued progress.

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𝐁𝐁𝐌𝐏 𝐈𝐈 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐜 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐫𝐬

With steadfast commitment to the people of Tarlac, BBMP-II continues to push forward to fully realize the significant benefits of this project.

For the second time, the BBMP II Project Management Office was invited to provide an update on the latest construction developments of the Balog-Balog Storage Dam and Its Appurtenant Structures at the League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) - Tarlac Chapter Meeting, held today, May 21, 2026, in Tarlac City. The meeting gathered Mayors from across the province, led by LMP-Tarlac Chapter President, Mayor Doña Cresencia R. Tesoro, with Tarlac Governor Christian Tell A. Yap also in attendance. In all upcoming meetings, BBMP II remains available to present construction progress reports and project updates.

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