MAY 27, 2025 - Blessed to have water irrigation services that benefit farmers in Sitio Azucena for its rice production area, the AZUMCA IA members from Brgy. Charito, Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur, has used irrigation for several decades through NIA’s Andanan-Wawa River Irrigation System (AWRIS) to boost its production throughout its two cropping seasons yearly. The IA envisions stepping into the spotlight and is hopeful to win the nationwide search, which shall honor excellence, innovation, and dedication among them, serving as one of the main actors of our agricultural community—the local farmers who signify a stronghold with NIA, being partners of the agency in promoting sustainable water management and increased rice productivity.
With the remarkable work done by AZUMCA irrigators association members that go above and beyond in service and impact to showcase best practices, unique success stories, and transformative initiatives, a VALIDATION was done to assess their year-round performance on the aspects of finance, organizational functionality, and overall operations and maintenance (O&M) activities. This shall give them a chance to be honored for both their organizational accomplishments and shall serve as an inspiration to other existing IAs within their locality.
The evaluation of AZUMCA’s overall performance in calendar year 2024 was done successfully by the validators team from NIA Central Office, which includes Ms. Maricel Del Rosario, Engr. Hans Esguerra, Ms. Lorna P. Villagonzalo, and Ms. Julie Anne De Guzman, through the support of NIA CARAGA Regional Office management, headed by its Regional Manager, Ruby C. Tuan Jr., EOD Manager Rosalina B. Caiña, O&M Chief, Engr. Melina I. Horserada, IDU Chief Susanita V. Gozon, NIA ADS IMO Manager Engr. Peter E. Pablo and his key personnel, Bayugan CLGU duly represented by City Councilor, Hon. Primitivo Alimpoos, representative from its Agriculture Office, BLGU Charito Councilor, Hon. Jupiter Enot, AZUMCA IA President, Mr. Johnny Panangin, his Board of Trustees (BOTs) and farmer/irrigator members.
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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