A turn-over of Mambugsay, Molobolo, Palaypay, Buclao and Basak Communal Irrigation Systems to the Municipality of Cauayan, Negros Occidental was held on December 14, 2022, led by the Division Manager A of NIA Negros Occidental IMO Engr. Isaias C. Melendez.

These Communal Irrigation Systems have an aggregate service area of 292 hectares benefiting 382 farmers.

Mayor John Rey D. Tabujara and Vice Mayor Anna Liza T. Soriano and other members of the Sangguniang Bayan together with Department Heads and Presidents of Irrigators' Associations were present.

Negros Occidental IMO turned over Lower Sicaba Solar Pump Irrigation Project to Candelaria Farmers Irrigators' Association led by its President, Corazon C. Dumasig at Brgy. Purisima, Manapla, Negros Occidental on December 9, 2022.

The Solar Pump Irrigation covers up to 20has. service area. With the solar pump irrigation system the farmers have now the options to cultivate rice, vegetables and other crops that will increase their income.

NIA RVI conducts a 4-day CY 2022 Year-End Financial Assessment, Reconciliation and Planning Workshop, headed by Mary Ann G. Santander, Chief Corporate Accountant at Campuestohan Highland Resort, Brgy. Cabatangan, Talisay City.

December 9, 2022, Sta. Petronila, Tapaz, Capiz – The National Irrigation Administration Region VI and the Municipality of Tapaz, Capiz turned over the Engr. Gerardo P. Corsiga Hanging Bridge, formerly named Sta. Petronila Hanging Bridge to Brgy. Petronila, Tapaz, Capiz.

The Negros Occidental IMO continuously joins the 18-day Campaign to End Violence Against Women and today, all employees wore orange wristbands to signify their commitment to a VAW-Free Community.

Women employees were reminded to empower themselves, to know their rights, and speak out while male employees were reminded to respect women and girls in their homes, workplaces, and communities.

NIA Region 6 Administrative Section organized a Computer Literacy Training for the employees to equip them with computer skills to increase productivity and proficiency in different Microsoft applications in the technology driven workplace.

In addition, the training also aims to meet the agency’s commitments to the Governance Commission on GOCC (GCG) as part of the Objective of adopting a Results-Based Performance Culture.

December 1, 2022 – The National Irrigation Administration Region VI celebrated, through a simp

During the Flag Raising Ceremony this morning, Mr. John Esar David, Director II, CSC Iloilo Provincial Office awarded the Certificate of Appreciation to National Irrigation Administration Regional Office VI for its delivery of exemplary public service through the tireless commitment, resiliency, and priceless contributions of its government front liners and workers, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Negros Occidental IMO turned over Five Communal Irrigation Systems (CIS) to the Municipality of La Castellana. The Cabacungan CIS, Antipolay CIS, Nato CIS Malaga CIS, and Camandag CIS with an aggregate service area of 507.28 hectares and farmer-beneficiaries of 464 are the first group of CIS in the Province turned over to LGU as part of NIA Devolution Transition Plan.

November 16, 2022 - Negros Occidental IMO conducts Joint System Management Committee Meeting for the Bago River Irrigation System and Pangiplan River Irrigation System at L'Fisher Hotel, Bacolod City.

Present were Gov. Eugenio Jose "Bong" V. Lacson, representatives from LGUs covering BRIS and PRIS together with partner agencies and NOIMO personnel headed by Engr. Isaias C. MELENDEZ, Division Manager A.

Road surfacing of service roads, illegal settlers, and garbage on irrigation canals were discussed and the committee has approved the 2023 operation and maintenance plan.