The Agusan Sur Rice Farmer Federation Inc. of Gibong River Irrigation System along with the personnel of NIA Gibong RIS through its EPAHP Convergence Program (DSWD) officially starts through the delivery of Rice to Prince Hypermart at Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur branch- as its demand partner.

The convergence program supports the farmers to sell their primary produce to the private sector. A total of 20 sacks was successfully delivered at an overall cost of Php 26,500. The Federation President, Mr. Rodulfo B. Tolentino, recognizes the program as venue to help the diligent farmers in the production of high quality rice available in the locality.

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**For questions and/or clarifications, you may contact:

Ruby C. Tuan, Jr, Regional Manager A
Jane B. Huqueriza, PRO A

Office/Region: NIA Caraga Region
E-mail: r13@nia.gov.ph
Contact Information: (085) 815-2602

NIA ASDI IMO – Agusan del Norte facilitated a mapping of supply and demand between Princity Incorporated – Buenavista Branch and the Kasilac Talo-ao Irrigators Association (IA), Inc. through close coordination with DSWD – EPAHP.

he required commodities by Prince– Buenavista and the commodity offers from Kasilac-Talo-ao IA were both presented, leading to favorable agreements. The discussions covered delivery, goods specifications, prices of goods, modes and terms of payment, medium of communication, and other relevant matters, and were successfully resolved.

Thirty participated the activity, including Christian Joe C. Anipan, Regional Program Coordinator from Caraga DSWD – EPAHP along with his key staff and Ms. Roselyn Layno, Store Operation Supervisor of Prince Buenavista along with her key personnel.

Kasilac Talo-ao Irrigators Association Inc. which was spearheaded by IA President, Samuel N. Alcover, and NIA Agusan del Norte team which was led by Alberta A. Sampayan, Lead IDO, along with her key personnel.

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**For questions and/or clarifications, you may contact:

Ruby C. Tuan, Jr, Regional Manager A
Jane B. Huqueriza, PRO A

Office/Region: NIA Caraga Region
E-mail: r13@nia.gov.ph
Contact Information: (085) 815-2602

NIA-Caraga continues to demonstrate its commitment to empower the local farming community by establishing a direct and efficient farm-to-consumer food supply chain to profit more from selling agri-products directly to the local community in support to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s flagship initiative of "Katuwang sa Diwa at Gawa para sa Masaganang Ani at Mataas na Kita" (KADIWA) through Department of Agriculture (DA). NIA supports this endeavor and is committed to contribute towards achieving a rice sufficient nation, thereby eradicating hunger and alleviating poverty simultaneously through its theme "NIA at BBM (Bagong Bayaning Magsasaka) Tungo sa Makabagong Pilipinas"

Priority consumers are from sectors of Senior Citizens, Persons with Disability (PWDs), beneficiaries of 4P’s (Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program), Indigenous Peoples (IPs) and Solo Parents, who can now purchase the Php 29.00 per kilo of hybrid rice at minimum of 10 kilograms (daily) at NIA CANTIS KADIWA retail outlet, Madrid, Surigao del Sur. A total of 300 bags (10 kilos per bag) were produced and sold to them, resulting in an equivalent sales value of Php 87,000 pesos. Consumers are exceedingly grateful and satisfied since they can now buy rice at a 50% reduced price from the local market.

Regional Manager Ruby C. Tuan, Jr. emphasized during his message that the government wanted to showcase to the community through the guidance of NIA Administrator Engr. Eduardo Eddie G. Guillen regarding the importance of this program and expressed his sincere gratitude to all the participating local farmers and the federation president of CAMFIA for their hard work and commitment throughout this journey.

NIA Central Office Institutional Development Division headed by Ms. Maricel M. Del Rosario and her key personnel, NIA Caraga management led by RM Tuan, Surigao del Sur IMO Division Manager Adeline H. Manlunas along with her key staff, officers & members of Cantilan-Madrid Federation of Irrigators Association (CAMFIA) and LGUs representatives graced and officially opened the said activity.

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**For questions and/or clarifications, you may contact:

Ruby C. Tuan, Jr, Regional Manager A
Jane B. Huqueriza, PRO A

Office/Region: NIA Caraga Region
E-mail: r13@nia.gov.ph
Contact Information: (085) 815-2602

On August 01, 2024, the KATUBIGAN project of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in collaboration with National Irrigation Administration (NIA)-Region 13 commenced with a target completion date on May 2025.

A 30-Million worth for Main Canal Protection Dike & Wawa Siphon II Slope Protection Project- consisting of 75 meters, has been granted to National Irrigation Administration:Andanan-Wawa River Irrigation System (NIA-AWRIS). Historically, Typhoon Vicky (2020) and Odette (2021) have affected Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur, causing significant damage to the Wawa Protection dike and siphon.

The project is expected to provide significant benefits to the 24 Irrigators Associations (IA) with 3,177 farmer beneficiaries and once completed, it will also maintain irrigation services for 4,857 hectares of irrigated area across the Andanan-Wawa River Irrigation System.

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**For questions and/or clarifications, you may contact:

Ruby C. Tuan, Jr, Regional Manager A
Jane B. Huqueriza, PRO A

Office/Region: NIA Caraga Region
E-mail: r13@nia.gov.ph
Contact Information: (085) 815-2602