The Senate approved the P45.07-billion Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Budget of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) under the National Expenditure Program (NEP) during the plenary deliberations on November 26, 2025 at the Senate of the Philippines, Pasay City.

The budget was successfully defended and sponsored by Senator Kiko Pangilinan, together with NIA Administrator Engr. Eddie G. Guillen, underscoring the Administration’s crucial role in strengthening the country’s food security, improving and expanding irrigation services, and empowering Filipino farmers.

NIA Central Office – Ten key government agencies convened on November 21, 2025 at the NIA Matikas Multipurpose Hall to strengthen collaboration, accelerate technological innovation, and promote smarter, more efficient, and more future-ready governance.

NIA Central Office – Under the leadership of Administrator Engr. Eddie G. Guillen, the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) has received an “Excellent” rating on the Corporate Governance Scorecard (CGS) based on the assessment of the Governance Commission for Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GCG) for Calendar Year (CY) 2024.

For the first time since 2015, NIA earned this notable recognition. With a numerical rating of 89.58% (Excellent) in 2024, a 13.87% increase was recorded from 75.71% (Above Average) CGS rating in 2023. This serves as a testament to the Agency’s commitment towards a more transparent and more accountable public service.

NIA Central Office – The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) supports the information integrity coalition #FactsFirstPH in upholding truth and accountability in public information. The Agency stands firmly against the spread of misinformation and unverified claims that mislead the public and undermine the credibility of reputable institutions.

In a move to further elevate corporate governance, the Governance Commission for GOCCs (GCG) has introduced a new category under its annual GCG Awards ceremony ­­­­­­─ the Leadership Award.

The award is designed to give tribute to outstanding Appointive Members of GOCC Governing Boards who have demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities, strategic vision, and governance excellence in their role; as well as, whose exemplary performance, significant contributions and remarkable accomplishments in public corporate sector have resulted in improvement and enhanced development in the GOCC, its stakeholders and communities.

As part of its stringent validation process, GCG enjoins stakeholders and the public to participate in the evaluation process. For insights on the nominees' performance and impact, interested parties may submit feedback via [email protected] until 17 October 2025.

To see the list of nominees, click Read More.

NIA Region II – The National Irrigation Administration (NIA), in partnership with the Department of the Public Works and Highways-Unified Project Management Office (DPWH-UPMO), formally inaugurated the Union Water Impounding Dam in Claveria, Cagayan on October 14, 2025.

Led by His Excellency President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., along with NIA Administrator Engr. Eddie G. Guillen, DPWH Secretary Vivencio “Vince” B. Dizon, and local government officials, this milestone project is a testament to the government’s commitment to water management, irrigation development, and sustainable infrastructure for rural communities.

NIA Central Office – Staying true to its commitment to serve the Filipino farmers with the best irrigation projects that they deserve, the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) officially launched its nationwide transparency campaign, “Right Project. Right Price. Right Quality.”, on October 8, 2025, across all its social media platforms.

Held simultaneously by the NIA Central Office and Field Offices nationwide, the campaign underscores the Agency’s steadfast dedication to transparency, accountability, and integrity in all its operations. By ensuring that every irrigation project is implemented with the right standards, at the right cost, and with the right outcomes, the Agency continues to uphold its mission of providing efficient, reliable, and sustainable irrigation services for the country’s agricultural communities.

NIA Administrator Engr. Eddie G. Guillen emphasized that the campaign serves as a unified communication effort that reinforces NIA’s consistent public messaging and strengthens confidence in the Agency’s ongoing and future projects.

“This campaign reaffirms NIA’s unwavering commitment to good governance and public service excellence, positioning the Agency as a transparent and trustworthy government institution,” Administrator Guillen said.

NIA Region VII – President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. and National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Administrator Engr. Eddie G. Guillen led the inauguration of the P813-million Calunasan Small Reservoir Irrigation Project (SRIP) in Calape, Bohol on September 5, 2025.

With water source from the Calunasan Creek, the project covers 300 hectares of agricultural land in the barangays of Calunasan, Abucayan Sur, Lucog, and Bentig, benefitting 400 farmers and their families. It is expected to boost agricultural productivity, improve the lives of the farmers, and strengthen food security in the region.

Mula sa 16,188 employees ng National Irrigation Administration (NIA) sa buong bansa, Happy 125th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary (PCSA)!

Sa ilalim ng pamumuno ni Administrator Engr. Eddie G. Guillen, nakikiisa ang NIA sa Civil Service Commission (CSC) upang bigyang-pugay ang natatanging papel ng mga lingkod-bayan sa pagsulong ng pambansang kaunlaran, lalo na sa sektor ng irigasyon at agrikultura.

Gabay ang temang “Bawat Kawani, Lingkod Bayani: Puso, Dangal, at Galing Para sa Bayan,” kinikilala ng NIA ang dedikasyon at kontribusyon ng bawat kawani ng Ahensiya sa pagtupad ng mga layunin at hangarin ng #bayaNIAn sa #BagongPilipinas.

Ginawaran ng pagkilala ng Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) ang National Irrigation Administration (NIA) dahil sa commendable performance nito sa 2024 Gender and Development (GAD) Budget.

Nakasaad sa liham ni PCW Chairperson Ermelita V. Valdeavilla kay NIA Board of Directors Chairperson Undersecretary Jeffrey G. Gallardo noong Agosto 29, 2025 na ang NIA ay kabilang sa Top 10 ng 6 out of 14 categories ng 2024 GAD Budget Assessment Report.

Ang mga nasabing kategorya ay ang mga sumusunod:

GOCC With Highest Total GAD Budget Expenditure [Rank 6]

Highest Client-Focused GAD Budget Allocation [Rank 8]

Highest Org-Focused GAD Budget Allocation [Rank 9]

Highest Attributed GAD Allocation [Rank 9]

Highest Org-Focused GAD Budget Expenditure [Rank 9]