Camarines Norte IMO

16/08/2026

SUCCESS STORY SUNDAY|Muling pinatunayan ng Minasag-Bida Irrigators Association (IA) mula sa Barangay Rizal, Santa Elena, Camarines Norte ang kanilang natatanging serbisyo at pamumuno matapos silang gawaran ng parangal bilang Outstanding IA sa Provincial Level sa ilalim ng Communal Irrigation System (CIS) Category C.Y. 2025.

Iginawad ang nasabing pagkilala kasabay ng pagdiriwang ng anibersaryo ng National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Region V, kung saan itinampok ang mahalagang kontribusyon ng mga magsasaka sa rehiyon.

Masayang ipinaabot ni Rodrigo A. del Mundo, pangulo ng Minasag-Bida Irrigators’ Association, ang kanyang taos-pusong pasasalamat sa buong pamunuan ng NIA Region V at sa Camarines Norte Irrigation Management Office (IMO).

"Lubos ang aking pasasalamat sa NIA at sa aming IDO dahil kahit kailan ay hindi nila kami pinabayaan. Bagama't malayo ang aming lugar, ramdam na ramdam namin ang kanilang buong suporta sa aming asosasyon. Maraming salamat po!" pahayag ni G. del Mundo.

Hindi rin ito ang unang pagkakataon na nakatanggap sila ng ganitong parangal. Kinilala na rin ang kanilang asosayon na patuloy na nakatatanggap ng iba't ibang pagkilala mula sa iba pang sangay ng pamahalaan. Ang panibagong tagumpay na ito ay tunay na nagpapatunay at lalo pang nagpapatibay sa maayos na pamamalakad at patuloy na kahusayan ng Minasag-Bida IA.

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15/08/2026

SMART SATURDAY|Ang maayos at epektibong pamamahala sa patubig ay isa sa mga pinakamahalagang bahagi upang matiyak ang tagumpay ng ating mga magsasaka at ang seguridad sa pagkain ng bansa. Sa gitna ng mga pagbabago sa panahon at suplay ng tubig, mahalagang maunawaan ang mga pangunahing layunin ng wastong paggamit ng irigasyon upang maging masagana at sustinable ang bawat sakahan.

LAYUNIN NG PAMAMAHALA NG TUBIG IRIGASYON:
1. Mapangalagaan ang dami at dalas ng pagpapatubig sa pananim.
2. Magamit ang tubig sa paraang higit na mapapakinabangan at mapataas ang ani o produksyon.
3. Mamintina ang tamang tubig na kailangan ng lupa upang makuha ang hinahangad na paglaki, paglago at ani ng pananim.
4. Mabawasan ang dami ng tubig na nasasayang at hindi napaki-kinabangan ng halaman.
5. Maibigay sa mga magsasaka ang kailangang tubig ng pananim sa tamang dami at panahon.

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SMART SATURDAY|Ang maayos at epektibong pamamahala sa patubig ay isa sa mga pinakamahalagang bahagi upang matiyak ang tagumpay ng ating mga magsasaka at ang seguridad sa pagkain ng bansa. Sa gitna ng mga pagbabago sa panahon at suplay ng tubig, mahalagang maunawaan ang mga pangunahing layunin ng wastong paggamit ng irigasyon upang maging masagana at sustinable ang bawat sakahan.

LAYUNIN NG PAMAMAHALA NG TUBIG IRIGASYON:
1.Mapangalagaan ang dami at dalas ng pagpapatubig sa pananim.
2.Magamit ang tubig sa paraang higit na mapapakinabangan at mapataas ang ani o produksyon.
3.Mamintina ang tamang tubig na kailangan ng lupa upang makuha ang hinahangad na paglaki, paglago at ani ng pananim.
4.Mabawasan ang dami ng tubig na nasasayang at hindi napaki-kinabangan ng halaman.
5. Maibigay sa mga magsasaka ang kailangang tubig ng pananim sa tamang dami at panahon.

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14/08/2026

MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY| Rooted in a deep, lifelong connection to farming, Ismael S. Talento from Camarines Norte-IMO was recognized as the Best Institutional Development Field Personnel for CY 2025 during the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Region V Anniversary Celebration.

Before joining NIA, Talento dedicated decades to public and community service in local government and agriculture, serving for nearly 16 years as Barangay Captain and later as a topnotcher Barangay Kagawad. He also worked with the Municipal Agriculture Office of Daet, where he built a strong foundation in grassroots community service and support.

Adapting to NIA’s mandate came naturally to Talento, whose childhood was spent in the fields alongside his parents, who were farmers. Growing up learning how to plow, harrow, and prepare land for rice cultivation gave him firsthand knowledge of the agricultural sector.

“During my time as Barangay Captain, I saw how essential agriculture is and how vital NIA’s irrigation services are to our local farmers,” Talento shared.

Talento uses his role at NIA to empower Irrigators Associations by fostering collaboration, encouraging their participation in capacity-building programs, and expanding economic and technological opportunities for farmers.

“To honor our farmers is to honor our survival. They are the heroes who put food on the tables of every family, every single day.”

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14/08/2026

THROWBACK THURSDAY|Transactions at the Camarines Norte - IMO are now faster and more organized following the modernization and computerization of their official document processing.

Moving away from manual form-filling, processing essential paperwork such as Personnel Locators, Travel Orders, SG Scheduling, and Leave Records has become significantly easier. Through centralized database for all employees, necessary information is retrieved "in just one click," eliminating the need to repeatedly write down details on paper.

This initiative was led by the Administrative Section headed by Mr. Jesus Y. Magana. According to him, it aims to leverage modern technology and make the office's daily workflow smoother, faster, and more efficient.

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14/08/2026

FEATURE FRIDAY|The Camarines Norte Irrigation Management Office (CNIMO) facilitated a milestone Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing on August 13, 2026, at the Wiltan Hotel, formalizing a partnership between seven beneficiary Irrigators’ Associations (IAs) and the Camarines Norte Development Cooperative (CANDEVCO).

The collaborative agreement brings together key local Irrigators’ Association, including the Mabulao River Communal Irrigators’ Association, Santol Irrigators Service Association (Camarines Norte), Bical Matogdon Rivers Services (BIMARS), GBGT IA, NAPSAGUIN IA, Minasag-Bida IA, and the Farmers Irrigators Association of GUIBASAN.

CANDEVCO General Manager Luz B. Payla outlined the cooperative’s commitments under the agreement. The signing was attended by the respective IA presidents, who expressed their deep gratitude for the initiative and reaffirmed their dedication to boosting local agricultural productivity and enhancing the economic well-being of their members.

The joint agreement focuses on establishing a sustainable rice retailing enterprise to be jointly managed by the Parties; provide a reliable and stable market for rice produced by the IA members; supply consumers with quality and affordable rice; increase the income of IA members through value-adding activities and direct marketing; and Strengthen cooperation between the Parties in agricultural enterprise development.

The MOU serves to solidify long-term cooperation between the Irrigators' Associations and CANDEVCO in driving local agricultural enterprise development.

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12/08/2026

WATER WEDNESDAY| TARUM COMMUNAL IRRIGATION SYSTEM

Hindi lang magandang tanawin ang kilalang hagdang-hagdang palayan sa Barangay Tarum, Mercedes, Camarines Norte kundi isa ring simbolo ng sipag at pagtutulungan ng mga lokal na magsasaka sa tulong ng Tarum Communal Irrigation System (CIS).

Bukod sa pagiging sikat na atraksyon at tourist spot na dinarayo sa bayan ng Mercedes, ang naturang palayan ay patuloy na nananatiling produktibo dahil sa maaasahang patubig mula sa Tarum CIS.

Ang Tarum CIS ay kasalukuyang pinangangalagaan at pinamamahalaan ng Tarum Mercedes Hagdang Palayan Irrigators Association Incorporated. Sa kasalukuyan, may 8.05 ektarya ng lupang sakahan ang naseserbisyuhan ng irigasyon.

Sa kabuuan, umaabot sa 37 magsasaka ang direktang nakikinabang sa proyektong ito, na nagbibigay ng sapat na supply ng tubig para sa kanilang mga pananim habang pinapanatiling buhay ang kagandahan ng hagdang-hagdang palayan na nagbibigay-kulay sa turismo ng Mercedes, Camarines Norte.

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11/08/2026

TRIVIA TUESDAY| Ano ang Rotational Water Delivery?

Ito ang sistema ng National Irrigation Administration (NIA) at Irrigators’ Associations (IAs) kung saan salitan at pantay-pantay ang pagpapadaloy ng tubig sa mga palayan ayon sa kanilang schedule lalo na sa tuwing tag-tuyot o kapag kulang ang suplay ng tubig.

Sino ang namamahala nito? Sa ilalim ng Irrigation Management Transfer (IMT) Contract, nagtutulungan ang NIA at ang mga magsasaka ng IA upang masigurong nasusunod ang schedule at nananatiling malinis ang mga kanal.

Ang NIA ang namamahala sa pagpapadaloy ng tubig mula sa pinagmumulan gaya ng dam at mga main canal. Samantala, ang Irrigators Association at ang kanilang mga water tender naman ang nakatutok sa mismong pamamahagi o distribution ng tubig upang matiyak ang tamang paghahati-hati nito hanggang sa pinakadulo ng mga sakahan.

Bakit ito ginagawa? Dahil sa rotation method, lahat ay makakakuha ng sapat na tubig. Walang lamangan! Maging ang mga palayan na nasa dulo ng irigasyon (tail-end) ay masisigurong nadadaluyan din ng tubig.

Nakakita ka ba ng tuyong kanal ng irigasyon? Huwag mabahala! Hindi ibig sabihin nito na walang tubig, kundi maaaring schedule lang ng ibang bahagi ng palayan ang may patubig sa araw na iyon.

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10/08/2026

MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY| Rooted in a deep, lifelong connection to farming, Ismael S. Talento from Camarines Norte-IMO was recognized as the Best Institutional Development Field Personnel for CY 2025 during the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Region V Anniversary Celebration.

Before joining NIA, Talento dedicated decades to public and community service in local government and agriculture, serving for nearly 16 years as Barangay Captain and later as a topnotcher Barangay Kagawad. He also worked with the Municipal Agriculture Office of Daet, where he built a strong foundation in grassroots community service and support.

Adapting to NIA’s mandate came naturally to Talento, whose childhood was spent in the fields alongside his parents, who were farmers. Growing up learning how to plow, harrow, and prepare land for rice cultivation gave him firsthand knowledge of the agricultural sector.

“During my time as Barangay Captain, I saw how essential agriculture is and how vital NIA’s irrigation services are to our local farmers,” Talento shared.

Talento uses his role at NIA to empower Irrigators Associations by fostering collaboration, encouraging their participation in capacity-building programs, and expanding economic and technological
opportunities for farmers.

“To honor our farmers is to honor our survival. They are the heroes who put food on the tables of every family, every single day.”

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MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY| Rooted in a deep, lifelong connection to farming, Ismael S. Talento from Camarines Norte-IMO was recognized as the Best Institutional Development Field Personnel for CY 2025 during the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Region V Anniversary Celebration.

Before joining NIA, Talento dedicated decades to public and community service in local government and agriculture, serving for nearly 16 years as Barangay Captain and later as a topnotcher Barangay Kagawad. He also worked with the Municipal Agriculture Office of Daet, where he built a strong foundation in grassroots community service and support.

Adapting to NIA’s mandate came naturally to Talento, whose childhood was spent in the fields alongside his parents, who were farmers. Growing up learning how to plow, harrow, and prepare land for rice cultivation gave him firsthand knowledge of the agricultural sector.

“During my time as Barangay Captain, I saw how essential agriculture is and how vital NIA’s irrigation services are to our local farmers,” Talento shared.

Talento uses his role at NIA to empower Irrigators Associations by fostering collaboration, encouraging their participation in capacity-building programs, and expanding economic and technological opportunities for farmers.

“To honor our farmers is to honor our survival. They are the heroes who put food on the tables of every family, every single day.”

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31/07/2026

CNIMO Updates| The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Central Office conducted a Dam Safety Reconciliation and Data Validation Activity across key National Irrigation System (NIS) dams in Camarines Norte on July 28, 2026.

The validation team was led by key officials from the NIA Central Office, including Engr. Sweetclaire L. Gamboa, Principal Engineer A and Section Head of the Dam Safety Unit, IEC-OD; Engr. Kim Neil M. Eucasion, Senior Engineer A from the Systems Management Division; and Engr. Harlyn Rose J. Bernabe, Researcher Analyst A from the Operations Section (IEC-OD).

Accompanying the Central Office personnel were Camarines Norte-IMO Manager Engr. Edmundo T. Villaluz, Operations and Maintenance (O&M) personnel led by Mr. Alejandro B. Espeso, and Regional Office O&M representatives headed by Engr. Glen Emil B. Domacena.

The joint team inspected and validated critical operational data for four NIS dams - Alawihao Dam, Talisay Dam, Matogdon Dam, and Malasugui Dam, to ensure structural integrity and enhance dam safety protocols.

Through this assessment, NIA reinforces its commitment to maintaining high safety standards and operational efficiency across its infrastructure. The activity ensures that the province's primary water sources remain structurally stable, resilient against hazards, and capable of delivering dependable irrigation services to local farming communities.

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