NIA Region I

‘𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐀𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐈𝐑𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐀𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐒 𝐅𝐔𝐄𝐋𝐒 𝐀𝐆𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐔𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐍’

𝐔𝐑𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐄𝐓𝐀 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘, 𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐍 (𝐌𝐀𝐘 𝟐𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔) — Success of agriculture continues to hinge on one essential element: unity among irrigators, as highlighted during Irrigators Day 2026 led by the Abante Agno-Sinocalan Federated Irrigators Association, Inc. (AASFIA).

Farmers, irrigators, and government partners gathered to emphasize how coordinated efforts in water management and farm support programs directly translate to stronger harvests and improved food security across farming communities in Pangasinan.

As Guest of honor, agrarian reform secretary Conrado Estrella III underscored that farmers remain the backbone of the nation’s food supply, while stressing the importance of continued cooperation between government and irrigators’ associations to sustain agricultural gains.

Officials also noted that strong collaboration among irrigators enables better implementation of irrigation and agricultural programs, with NIA-Region 1 regional manager Engr. Geffrey B. Catulin thanking farmers for their active participation in initiatives aimed at improving productivity and water distribution.

The celebration, which featured local farm produce and participation from NIA officials and local leaders, reinforced the message that collective action—rather than isolated efforts—is key to sustaining irrigation systems and ensuring long-term agricultural stability in the region.

Meanwhile, NIA-La Union Irrigation Management Office said it is stepping up preparations for “Wet Season 2026” to ensure stable irrigation services and mitigate the possible effects of El Niño in farming communities.

Officials finalized cropping schedules, water delivery plans, and maintenance projects during a May 21 meeting, emphasizing closer coordination to sustain agricultural productivity.

𝐃𝐀𝐋𝐎𝐘 𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐀𝐆𝐊𝐀𝐊𝐀𝐈𝐒𝐀 𝐓𝐔𝐍𝐆𝐎 𝐒𝐀 𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐆𝐑𝐈𝐊𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐀; 𝐀𝐀𝐒𝐅𝐈𝐀 𝐈𝐑𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐀𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐒 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐔𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐘 𝐍𝐀 𝐈𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐎𝐒

Masayang ipinagdiwang ng mga Irrigators Association at mga panauhin ang Irrigators Day 2026 na pinangunahan ng Abante Agno-Sinocalan Federated Irrigators Association, Inc. (AASFIA) sa pamumuno ng kanilang pangulo na si G. Jovito Q. Soriano.

Naging panauhing pandangal sa nasabing okasyon si Department of Agrarian Reform Secretary Conrado M. Estrella III na nagpaabot ng kanyang buong suporta sa sektor ng agrikultura na patuloy na nagsisilbing gulugod sa suplay ng pagkain ng bansa.

Sa mensahe naman ni Engr. Geffrey B. Catulin, kanyang pinasalamatan ang mga magsasaka sa kanilang patuloy na pakikiisa at suporta sa mga programang isinusulong ng ahensiya para sa ikauunlad ng sektor ng irigasyon at agrikultura.

Tampok din sa pagdiriwang ang iba’t ibang produktong ani ng mga magsasaka bilang patunay ng bunga ng maayos at tuloy-tuloy na serbisyong patubig sa mga sakahan. Higit sa lahat, ito ay sumisimbolo sa sipag, dedikasyon, at mahalagang ambag ng mga bagong bayaning magsasaka sa kaunlaran ng bansa.

Dumalo rin sa programa sina NIA-PIMO Division Manager Engr. John N. Molano, DAR Ilocos Region Regional Director Maria Ana Francisco, CESO III, Urdaneta City Mayor Hon. Julio “Rammy” Parayno III, at iba pang mga opisyal mula sa NIA.

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