NIA Caraga's 27th Founding Anniversary Awarding Program

To culminate the NIA-IA Partnership Celebration Day, as the awarding ceremony served as its best part, Plaques of Appreciation and Recognition including Incentives were given to the Best Irrigators Association (IA) for Calendar Year 2022: to honor their commendable performance of the best Irrigators Association per province in the region promoting their best practices as role model IAs, Best in Booth Display of IA/Farmers Products: to recognize the hardwork and effort upon organizing the displays of their agri-booths, Fun Games Awardees: in grateful recognition of the active participation of NIAns and IAs who have teamed cohesively during the NIA’s 27th Founding Anniversary and Loyalty Awards: to NIA Caraga Region Employees to honor their dedication and commitment to the agency’s lifelong commitment towards serving its clients and the general public.

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

Ruby C. Tuan, Jr, Regional Manager A
Atty. Reggie T. Mag-usara, Attorney IV
Jane B. Huqueriza, PRO A

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

 

A TABO SA NIA TRECE 2023 (NIA-IA PARTNERSHIP CELEBRATION DAY)

In support to President Marcos Jr’s “KADIWA NG PANGULO” ensuring food sufficiency all throughout the nation and speed up poverty alleviation, NIA CARAGA, under Regional Manager Ruby C. Tuan’s directive through its Institutional Development Unit (IDU) initiated the “IA TABO SA NIA TRECE”. It was conducted successfully within NIA Caraga’s premises on September 12, 2023 with the purpose of highlighting the significance of NIA’s clients- farmers/ irrigators who have greatly contributed to the overall success of the agency. About 350 IA Presidents throughout Caraga Region participated the activity.

During the event, IAs displayed their agricultural outputs produced from their farms. Regional Management and personnel from the various IMOs, IAS and even National government agencies such as TESDA Agusan del Sur PTC and Department of Local and Interior Government representatives were also able to witness the said event. NIAn consumers have shown their full support through purchase of the local agri- products displayed on the several agricultural booths display.

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

Ruby C. Tuan, Jr, Regional Manager A
Atty. Reggie T. Mag-usara, Attorney IV
Jane B. Huqueriza, PRO A

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

 

NIA-CARAGA CONDUCT OF REGIONWIDE INTERNAL SYSTEMS AUDIT FOR CY 2023 AT ASDI IMO

Caraga Regional Internal Systems Audit (ISA) Team conducts internal systems audit today at Agusan del Norte, Surigao del Norte and Dinagat Islands Irrigation Management Office (ASDI-IMO) at NIA ASDI IMO Conference Hall, Ambago, Butuan City.

This is to ensure continuous commitment in maintaining the implementation of NIA Quality Management System of ISO 9001:2015 for enhancing the over-all operations of the agency aiming towards an excellent service provider to all its clients.

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

Ruby C. Tuan, Jr, Regional Manager A
Atty. Reggie T. Mag-usara, Attorney IV
Jane B. Huqueriza, PRO A

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

 

Refresher Course/ Brainstorming Activity in preparation for the Conduct of Regionwide Internal Systems Audit for CY 2023

With the aim of strengthening the effectiveness of the Internal Systems Auditing methodologies and to innovative strategies for improving efficiency of the audit processes, the NIA Caraga Region conducts a Refresher Course/ Brainstorming Activity in preparation for the Conduct of Regionwide Internal Systems Audit for CY 2023, through the initiative of its Chairperson in the person of Ms. Evelyn C Encarnado.

The said activity was attended by the Internal Services Audit Team from the Regional Office together with the Chairpersons and Focal Members from the ASDI IMO, ADS IMO, SDS IMO, and SDN Satellite Office.

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

Ruby C. Tuan, Jr, Regional Manager A
Atty. Reggie T. Mag-usara, Attorney IV
Jane B. Huqueriza, PRO A

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

 

PHOTO NEWS | “The Moment worth waiting for!”

SEPTEMBER 06, 2023- The final/initial test run for the completed Bislig City Integrated Development Project (BCIDP) has been successfully conducted at Barangay Borboanan, Bislig City, Surigao del Sur.

In the course of time, BCIDP started its construction on March 23, 2012 with Borboanan River as its Water Source. During its construction phase, several typhoons occurred throughout the project implementation which lead to the delay of its completion since some of its completed portions need repair. But with the relentless effort of NIA CARAGA through Surigao del Sur Irrigation Management Office and the Contractor of BCIDP, it is now ready to provide water irrigation services to 1,250 hectares of irrigable lands to its 508 farmer beneficiaries. BCIDP cost 715 million which includes a main canal of 11,640 meters with 159 units of canal structures and 58 units of sub-lateral structures.

Farmer beneficiaries of BCIDP are grateful upon the realization of the said project paving a way for them on producing rice twice a year as their cropping season depends on NIAs irrigation facilities & services.

On the other hand, SP Vic Alvar, Committee Chairperson on Agriculture of Bislig City Government, expressed his gratitude to NIA-CARAGA for their unending support to their local farmers in achieving its purpose of uplifting their lives by providing water irrigation services and guaranteed full support for NIA's projects aiming towards a sustainable agriculture sector as today's top concern because of the ongoing hike of rice produce in the market.

Present during the event are NIA-Caraga Region EOD Manager Engr. Rosalina B. Caiña, SDS IMO Manager, Engr. Adeline H. Manlunas, Bislig City Government Officials, Borboanan BLGU Officials, 6 Irrigators Association Officials and key personnel of NIA-Caraga Regional Office and Surigao del Sur IMO.

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

Ruby C. Tuan, Jr, Regional Manager A
Atty. Reggie T. Mag-usara, Attorney IV
Jane B. Huqueriza, PRO A

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

 

ASSESSMENT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR FARMLAND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (FGIS)

[August 31,2023- September 01,2023]-With the aim of identifying the ongoing issues encountered when operating FGIS as well as come up with long term solutions, Robin A. España and Leo E. Ducut, from NIA Central Office conducted field visits at Surigao del Sur IMO, Agusan del Sur IMO and ASDI IMO.

Upon visiting the various IMOs, they have provided and re-introduced all the procedural and technical trainings including the new features and functionalities of the Enhanced Farmland Geographic Information System (eFGIS) to NIA Caraga's Operation & Maintenance Section Head Engr. Melina I. Horserada, ASDI IMO Assistant Division Manager, Engr. Danilo G. Yamis, Geodetic Engineers and all designated personnel in coordination with the regional office management personnel.
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**For questions and/or clarifications, you may contact:

Ruby C. Tuan, Jr, Regional Manager A
Atty. Reggie T. Mag-usara, Attorney IV
Jane B. Huqueriza, PRO A

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

 

Job Enrichment Training and Retooling for the Institutional Development Unit at Tandag City, Surigao del Sur

To motivate and inspire people to do the second mile for the agency’s clients and to deliver the most effective water irrigation projects and services, the Regional Office Institutional Development Unit (IDU) of NIA-Caraga, headed by its chief, Susanita V. Gozon, in coordination with Lead IDOs from Agusan del Sur IMO, Surigao del Sur IMO, Agusan del Norte, Surigao del Norte and Dinagat Islands IMO, and Surigao del Norte Sattelite Office, successfully conducted the said activity, which drew a total of 28 participants composed of selected IDP Implementers and IDOs.

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

Ruby C. Tuan, Jr, Regional Manager A
Atty. Reggie T. Mag-usara, Attorney IV
Jane B. Huqueriza, PRO A

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

 

NIA Agusan del Sur IMO, successfully launched the Ceremonial Stocking Technology Demonstration of Tilapia Cultured Pond

NIA Andanan-Wawa River Irrigation System (AWRIS), under NIA Agusan del Sur IMO, successfully launched the Ceremonial Stocking Technology Demonstration of Tilapia Cultured Pond at the Lateral C-Irrigators Office situated at Purok-3 Brgy. Saguma, Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur.

The signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) marks the continuous efforts of the NIA and BFAR’s convergence program as the Lateral C IA was chosen as the beneficiary of the said demonstration farm.

In attendance are Engr. Eugene G. Pedregosa, Assistant Division Manager; Mr. Eseromar T. Caballes, convergence focal person of NIA ADS-IMO; Mr. Bimbo Lagare, BFAR Provincial Director-ADS; Engr. Sylvia E. Pama, City Agriculturist of Bayugan City; Ms. Lilibeth Manzano, PCIC Underwriter-ADS; Mr. Fabian Luy, CAPC-Chief of Bayugan City; Nemecio B. Niog Jr., NIA Provincial IA Federation President; and Hon. Rene Zamora, Bgry. Captain. of Saguma. About 17 NIA-AWRIS IA Presidents and personnel participated in the activity, including IDO NIA-AWRIS Program Lead Jogie Juntilla and SWRFTs Marlo Collado and Ivy Doria.

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

Ruby C. Tuan, Jr, Regional Manager A
Atty. Reggie T. Mag-usara, Attorney IV
Jane B. Huqueriza, PRO A

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

 

PHOTO NEWS- IN HOUSE TRAINING FOR PROJECT INVESTIGATION, DESIGN OF DIVERSION WORKS, MAJOR IRRIGATION STRUCTURES, SOLAR PUMP SYSTEM AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT NIA CARAGA REGIONAL OFFICE CONFERENCE HALL, BANCASI, BUTUAN CITY.

All existing and to-be constructed NIA water irrigation facilities in the region are considered of high importance since they will individually impact the present lives of our local farmers dependent upon the irrigation water supply the agency provides for rice farming.

The 15-day In-House Training just recently concluded today, August 17, 2023. It started last from July 31, 2023 with the goal of improving the current engineering skillsets, quality, efficiency and performance of the NIA Engineers in the aspect of planning and design as they would be equipped with all the useful information regarding the preparation of technical plans and construction methods giving them an in-depth understanding on the technical concepts of water irrigation structural projects.

Engr. Encarnacion S. Soriano, Engr. Godfrey O. Respicio, Engr. Xyrene I. De Jesus and Engr. Lea N. Oquendo,served as its Resource Speakers during the entire period of training. Participants of the said event were; NIA Caraga Top Management Officials under Regional Manager Ruby C. Tuan Jr’s directive, Regional Management Personnel who served as facilitators and secretariat, 39 Project Engineers and Instrument Men from Agusan del Sur Irrigation Management Office, Surigao Del Sur Irrigation Management Office, Surigao del Norte Sattelite Office, and Agusan del Norte, Surigao del Norte and Dinagat Islands (ASDI) IMO.

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

Ruby C. Tuan, Jr, Regional Manager A
Atty. Reggie T. Mag-usara, Attorney IV
Jane B. Huqueriza, PRO A

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

 

Mr. Genome Jun A. Fortun, regional representative from the Office of Senator Cynthia A. Villar, together with Mr. Joey Cameros from Greenstone Resources Corporation, paid a courtesy call on NIA-Caraga

Mr. Genome Jun A. Fortun, regional representative from the Office of Senator Cynthia A. Villar, together with Mr. Joey Cameros from Greenstone Resources Corporation, paid a courtesy call on NIA-Caraga Regional Manager Ruby C. Tuan Jr. at the NIA Regional Manager’s Office, Bancasi, Butuan City.

They have discussed matters related to achieving a more sustainable agricultural industry in Caraga that shall provide access to local farmers to support their economic revenue from their agri-outputs, as Senator Villar is the current Chairperson of the Committee on Agriculture and Food.

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

Ruby C. Tuan, Jr, Regional Manager A
Atty. Reggie T. Mag-usara, Attorney IV
Jane B. Huqueriza, PRO A

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

 

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