07/10/2026
πππππ ππππ: The NIA-MARIIS, through Division II, conducted a Coordination Meeting for the Dry Cropping Season 2027 on October 6, 2026, at the NIA-MARIIS Division II Conference Hall in San Mateo, Isabela.
The meeting was facilitated by the Institutional Development Unit, headed by Ms. Miriam B. Lucas, SIDO, together with Engr. Joel Bose and Engr. Morris Pacua, Area Supervisors of Area 1 and Area 2, respectively, under the supervision of Engr. Grethen G. Tuazon, Chief of the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Section.
The meeting was attended by Municipal Agriculturists and representatives from the Municipal Agriculture Offices (MAO) of Angadanan, Alicia, Cabatuan, Ramon, San Isidro, and San Mateo, as well as presidents of various Councils of Irrigatorsβ Associations (CIAs), and Division II O&M personnel.
During the meeting, Engr. Rajah P. Corpuz, Supervising Engineer A of the Dam and Reservoir Division, provided updates on Magat Dam and its capacity to support the irrigation requirements of the service area, particularly in preparation for the anticipated El NiΓ±o conditions. The updates provided stakeholders with important information on the water situation and helped them better understand the factors that may affect irrigation operations during the dry season.
Meanwhile, Engr. NiΓ±o Ammayao, Engineer B, from the Operations Section of Head Office, presented the status of farming activities, the cropping calendar and pattern of planting, and the proposed program for Dry Crop 2027. The presentation provided stakeholders with essential information for synchronizing agricultural activities and planting schedules with the planned irrigation water delivery.
Municipal agriculturists and representatives from the participating MAOs also shared updates on seed positioning and the status of seed distribution in their respective municipalities. These updates will help ensure that the availability of farm inputs is properly coordinated with the planned planting schedules and irrigation services.
In his message, Division Manager Engr. Ronnie B. Besa encouraged the attendees to disseminate the updates and information discussed during the meeting to their respective farming communities. He emphasized the importance of keeping farmers informed so they can prepare accordingly, make timely decisions, and properly plan their farming activities for the coming cropping season.
An open forum was also conducted to provide participants with an opportunity to raise issues, concerns, and recommendations related to irrigation water delivery and distribution. The discussion allowed NIA personnel, MAO representatives, and CIA leaders to address concerns, exchange information, and identify measures to strengthen coordination and improve irrigation service delivery.
Through this coordination, Division II and its stakeholders aim to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of irrigation water, allowing farmers to plan their planting activities and prepare the necessary farm inputs accordingly. Proper coordination of irrigation services, cropping schedules, and agricultural support is expected to contribute to increased agricultural productivity, more efficient use of available water resources, and improved support for the livelihood and welfare of farming communities.
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