“Every sunset is an opportunity to reset. Every sunrise is a new beginning.”

The Aklan-Capiz Irrigation Management Office opens a new chapter as they embrace its new Acting Division Manager. A native of Barotac Viejo, Iloilo, Engr. Mojares previously leads as the Operations and Maintenance Chief of the Jalaur-Suage River Irrigation System under the Iloilo-Guimaras IMO. In his speech during his first flag-raising ceremony, he reminded the body to always render services to farmers and stockholders in the best interest.

A welcoming program to the new Operation and Maintenance Chief for Jalaur-Suague River Irrigation System (RIS) and Barotac Viejo RIS was held on November 10, 2022 in Brgy. Cato-ogan, Pototan, Iloilo.

Engr. Franz Daniel S. Ebron has been designated as Chief of Operation and Maintenance of the Jalaur-Suague River Irrigation System and Barotac Viejo RIS.

Following the retirement of Aklan-Capiz Irrigation Management Office Division Manager A, Engr. Lorena B. Sioco, the flag is passed to its new Acting Division Manager Engr. Raymond B. Mojares.

A momentous ceremony was held today, November 9, 2022 at ACIMO Conference Room, Linabuan Sur, Banga, Aklan. NIA Region VI Regional Manager A Engr. Rory F. Avance act as the Presiding Officer for the event.

The BAC Members, Technical Working Group, and BAC Secretatiat of NIA Regional Office VI and Negros Occidental IMO headed by Engr. Isaias C. Melendez paid a quick visit to the NIA Region X Office in Cagayan De Oro City, for a courtesy call to NIA Region X Regional Manager, Engr. Leonila E. Tenestrante.

The BAC Members are in Cagayan de Oro City from November 9-12, 2022 to attend the Seminar/Workshop on RA 9184 Government Procurement Reform Act.

NOIMO employees welcomed Administrator Benny Antiporda in his quick visit to the NOIMO Office in Bago City, Negros Occidental on November 7, 2022.

Administrator Antiporda attended the flag ceremony, did a quick tour of the offices and compound, and talked with the employees.

In the informal talks, the Administrator reminded the employees to work with their hearts and to always think that they are working for the good of the farmers.

National Irrigation Administration Administrator Benny D. Antiporda graced the NIA Region VI Irrigators’ Association (IA) Congress in Sugarland Hotel, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental on November 7, 2022.

“Ari kami gihapon para mag-suporta,” Engr. Lorena B. Sioco, Division Manager A of Aklan-Capiz Irrigation Management Office said during the ceremonial turnover of Communal Irrigation Systems to the local government units on October 25-26, 2022 at the municipalities of Libacao and Altavas, Aklan.

As part of the agency’s Devolution Transition Plan, two more LGUs accepted the following CISs: Ogsip CIS, Ortega CIS, Sibalew CIS, and Julita-Bonza CIS from Libacao and Talon CIS from Altavas.

The Antique IMO prepared for the delivery of food packs for the employees that were affected by the severe flooding brought about by Typhoon Paeng.

Antique IMO Division Manager Ma. Elena T. Basco immediately instructed the delivery of food packs especially to the employees of Antique IMO who are in urgent need of food and hygiene kits.

The Operation and Maintenance personnel had also been advised and dispatched to the field to assess the damages to the crops and irrigation facilities.

“We are here not to find faults but to extend support if there is a need for intervention. But the way I see it, Antique IMO has greatly improved. The efforts of the IMO Manager and the cooperation of all the employees have contributed to this improvement. Indeed, human resources play a vital role in any organization. Treat them well and they will likewise perform well.” Engr. Rory F. Avance, Regional Manager said during the 3rd Quarter Assessment on Project Implementation on October 25, 2022 at the Farmers Training Center, San Jose, Antique.

On October 24, 2022, the National Irrigation Administration- Iloilo-Guimaras Irrigation Management Office (NIA-IGIMO) Division Manager A, Engr. Randy C. Alipis, Ms. Edelita Diane, and the honorable Mayor Jett C. Rojas of the local government unit of Ajuy signed the tripartite Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) during the turnover ceremony of Tanduyan Communal Irrigation Systems to the municipality of Ajuy held in Ajuy Covered Gym.

The MOA states the duties and responsibilities of each party in the Tanduyan Communal Irrigation System.