CONTENTS PAGE

I Introduction …………………….……………………………………………………………………. 1

II Major Accomplishments
Status of Irrigation Development …………………………………………………………..…... 4
Status of Project Implementation …………………………………………………………..…… 5
Status of Institutional Development Program ……………………………………...………. 6

III Key Initiatives & Activities

CY 2015 Budget ………………………………………………………………………………...…..…… 7
CY 2016 Budget Preparation …………………………………………………………….………… 7
Field Visits ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8
Implemented Policies: Towards Operationalized Actions ........................................... 16
Terminated and Suspended Contracts ................................................................................. 23
Periodic Consultative Meetings with Irrigators Associations .................................... 27
NIA's Strategic Directions: Strategic Planning Exercise ……………………………… 31
Compliance to GCG Requirements: Going Through the Process ……….…….…… 34
Working with Congressmen and LGU Officials …………………..………………………. 37
Working with the World Bank, JICA, and KOICA .............................................................. 41
10-year Irrigation Master Plan and NIA Corporate Plan........................................... 43
Periodic Meetings with Regional Managers ……………….………….…………………… 44
Hydroelectric Power ………………………………………………………………..………………. 44
Young Professionals Program ………………………………………………………..…………. 46
Executive Course on Project and Construction Management ………………..…….. 47
Review of NIA Charter ……………………………………………………………………….…….. 47
Greater Attention to Substandard Construction and Improving Quality of
Construction ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 48
Search for Alternative Designs ………………………….……………………………………… 48
Proper Project Preparation ………………………………………………………………………. 49
Improved Public Image…………………………………………..………………………………… 49

IV The Organization
Organizational Structure……………………………………………………………………..….…… 51
Personnel Inventory ………………………………………………………………….……………….. 53

V Concluding Remarks ……………………………………………………………………………… 54

 I. INTRODUCTION

On February 28, 2015, Dr. Padernal reached his 240th day as the Administrator of the
National Irrigation Administration (NIA). In this eight-month period, a lot of changes were
felt by the officials and employees of the agency including its main client, the Irrigators
Associations (IAs). There are tangible sense of improvements as seen in NIA’s
accomplishments as well as the project impacts. This nudge forward can be attributed to the
Administrator’s aggressiveness in implementing innovations, determination, creativity, and
timely measures undertaken relative to the agency’s programs and projects. Such measures,
in Dr. Padernal’s perspective, were put in place to improve how the agency operates to
bolster the attainment of its corporate goals and targets. It is also noteworthy that these
strategic changes are all anchored on the collective mission of the government's agriculture
sector to contribute to the increase in farmers' income and ultimately in the agricultural
productivity and food security of the country.

Dr. Padernal addresses the NIA Central Office employees during his first flag raising ceremony as the
agency’s Administrator on July 7, 2014. Administrator on July 4, 2014.

The eight months that past were the most challenging ones. Dr. Padernal have to deal with,
prioritize, and balance his time in numerous vital activities of the agency. These are:
 Inspecting much delayed carry-over projects (CYs 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013) to

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 determine the bottlenecks, constraints, and problems of implementation, as well as
solving them to put the projects on track.
 Formulating and updating policies and strategies to be attuned to climate change
demands and to generally improve systems and procedures on all aspects of projects
development (project identification, project preparation, construction, and operation &
maintenance).
 Office management necessitates coping up with paperworks, issuance of directives,
housekeeping and the like.
 Hurdling the 2015 Budget hearings chiefly in Congress.
 Preparing for 2016 Budget including the formation of feasiblity studies and detailed
designs of new projects.
 Building an effective amd responsive team (Central Office, Regional, Project, Operations,
and Provincial offices) to run the affairs of NIA.
 Participating in the development of the NIA Strategy Map.
 Conceptualizing and implementing Hydropower Projects. This includes fine tuning the
policies and guidelines, entering into an agreement with the Department of Energy to
clearly define the roles and functions of the agencies, and preparing for an Investors’
Forum to attract more investors and ensure competitiveness.
 Pushing hard to achieve greater accomplishments for CY 2014 and 2015.
 Conduct series of general consultative meetings with Irrigators Associations (IAs) from
provincial to national levels. This method allowed NIA to casually interact with IA
Presidents and members thereby allowing NIA to be more responsive to their needs and
likewise understand better their operations.
 Initiated the use of HDPE pipes and pre-cast pipes in appropriate areas in order to
eventually remove the periodic repair, rehabilitation, and restoration of irrigation canals.
Better materials that are durable will ensure longer life (lifetime) of the canals and
drastically eliminate if not eradicate “water losses” in the system. Moreover, the agency
already started the use of coco coirs for canal embankments.
 Directed field offices to do more “automation” in dams, check gates, and the like.
 Directed field offices to use “geo-tagging” and similar techniques for planning,
construction, and operations.
 Developed special training programs to improve overall capacity and capability of NIA
staff viz: “Young Professionals Program” and “Executive Course in Project and
Construction Management.”
 Improved efficiency in the system particularly in payments of contractors, suppliers, and
consultants.

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 NIA continue to work harmoniously with lawmakers and local government units who are
requesting feasible and properly prepared projects in their respective areas.
 After several decades of establishment, NIA will be ready to recommend vital
amendments in the NIA Charter. Given the years of operation, there are few items in the
charter that need to be updated and enhanced.
 There are handful of contractors whose contracts were either suspended or terminated.
 NIA had complied with reporting requirements of the Governance Commission for
Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GCG) and Civil Service Commission
(CSC).
 NIA abolished the NIACONSULT, Inc.
 NIA is currently formulating new policies, namely:
o Guidelines in the conduct of inventory and valuation of NIA-owned real estate and
other tangible properties.
o Guidelines in the implementation of selected Communal Irrigation Projects (CIPs) by
Local Government Units.
o Implementing Guidelines and Manual on Polyethylene Pipes (Design, Selection, and
Installation of PE Pipes and Fittings).
 Initiated the preparation of “NIA 10-Year Irrigation Master Plan” and the updating of
“NIA Corporate Plan.”
 Working to increase the internally generated funds of NIA.
 Dealing cohesively on quick responses to calamities.
 Attending and acting promptly on complaints.
 Establishing an “Operations Room” to effectively monitor project implementation.
 Improving NIA’s public image.

The great support and assistance extended by Secretary Francis N. Pangilinan and the
members of the NIA Board of Directors made the initial successes of Dr. Padernal more
significant.

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 II. MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Status of Irrigation Development, Project Implementation,
and Institutional Development

Presented below are the accomplishments of the agency in its irrigation development
mandate in terms of irrigation project implementation, institutional development, and
systems operations. Such accomplishments were attained through the able leadership and
aggressive encouragement of Dr. Padernal.

NIA Officials led by Dr. Florencio Padernal (standing, 4th from L) witnessed the contract signing for the
construction of Quipot Main Canal and its appurtenant structures on January 27, 2014 held at the NIA
Central Office in Quezon City. In the photo are: (standing L-R) Engr. Lily Mascariñas, Engr. Lydia
Esguerra, Atty. Gene Dionio, Dr. Padernal, Engr. William Ragodon, and Engr. Romy Lopez. (seated, L-R)
Ms. Ma. Cristina Chung, Mr. Antonio Evangelista, Engr. Felix Razo, and Ms. Rebecca Malazarte.

Status of Irrigation Development

As of February 28, 2015 (based on available data), the agency through Dr. Padernal’s
stewardship was able to develop a total of 1,705,155.36 hectares or 56.47% out of the
3,019,608.99 hectares estimated total potential irrigable areas nationwide. This is composed
of the following breakdown:

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 As of February 28, 2015
Developed Areas by System
National Irrigation Systems: 43.87% 748,089.74 ha
245 systems
Communal Irrigation Systems: 34.90% 595,103.15 ha
10,651 systems
Private Irrigation Systems: 11.41% 194,620.25 ha
16,808 systems
Other Government Assisted-Irrigation Systems: 6,623 9.81% 167,342.22
systems
Developed Service Areas with Irrigation Facilities 56.47% 1,705,155.36 ha
Remaining Areas to be Developed 43.53% 1,314,453.63 ha

Status of Project Implementation1

One of Engr. Padernal's directives is to fast-track the implementation of irrigation projects
nationwide. He pushed for measures to improve the whole implementation process from
project programming to planning up to monitoring and evaluation. Presented below is a
matrix showing the actual physical status as of February 28, 2015 of the agency's project
implementation covering the period of 2011-2014 in comparison with data as of June 30,
2014 and October 31, 2014:

ACTUAL PHYSCICAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

TARGET
YEAR As of As of As of
(in hectares)
June 30, 2014 October 31, 2014 February 28, 2015
New 41,158 1,360 3,378 12,974
2014 Resto 5,999 1,003 2.70 % 2,443 14.24% 3,707 37.15%
Rehab2 - - 6,633 -
New 60,712 41,605 43,032 45,429
2013 Resto 38,170 26,868 75.22% 27,310 78.37% 27,746 81.66%
Rehab 112,752 149,712 158,874 185,807
New 87,471 68,776 70,061 70,276
2012 Resto 59,353 49,654 85.90% 50,154 87.49% 50,294 88.32%
Rehab 115,011 129,105 129,949 132,178
New 34,110 30,905 30,905 30,905
2011 Resto 30,212 23,247 94.53% 23,247 94.93% 23,247 94.93%
Rehab 107,791 212,374 212,374 212,374

To create a more comprehensive picture regarding the agency’s status of project

implementation, in congruence with the physical accomplishment presented above, below is
the accomplishment in terms of financial status3 covering the periods 2011-2014:

1 Unofficial and partial data since reports and updates from field offices are still incoming and being
consolidated.
2 Rehab data was replaced with repair and maintenance in 2014. As of latest data, the accomplishments

in this regard were: Canals, 148.177 km; Canal lining, 119.153 km; and Structures, 338 units.
3 All amounts in thousand (‘000) pesos.

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 ACTUAL FINANCIAL ACCOMPLISHMENT
(Total Obligation Received/Status)
BUDGET ALLOCATION
YEAR As of As of
ALLOCATION RECEIVED As of
June 30, Feb. 28,
Oct. 31, 2014
2014 2015
8,356,642/ 13,756,912/ 16,227,695/
2014 21,111,849 21,111,849
4.61% 11.19% 31.36%
25,862,650/ 25,996,373/ 26,026,814/
2013 27,329,295 26,793,049
68.88% 73.09% 75.23%
25,080,435 25,080,435 25,080,435/
2012 24,454,052 25,505,556
80.39% 82.72% 83.36%
15,205,302/ 15,205,302/ 15,205,302/
2011 15,173,898 15,555,302
88.54% 88.91% 88.91%

Status of Institutional Development Program (IDP)

Still part of NIA’s thrust is the strengthening of Irrigators Associations as the agency’s
partners in implementing its irrigation program. Through Dr. Padernal’s leadership, the NIA
through the Institutional Development Division was able to attain the following
accomplishments in terms of its Institutional Development Program (IDP):

NIS CIS NIP Total

IA Organized
- Number of IAs 2,903 5,296 31 8,230
- Area Covered (ha) 722,916 511,011 19,939 1,253,866
- Farmer-Beneficiaries (no.) 580,616 467,074 11,846 1,059,536
IA Registered
- Number of IAs 2,761 4,872 28 7,661
- Area Covered (ha) 699,664 470,218 17,704 1,187,585
- Members (no.) 511,331 407,385 9,050 927,766
NIA-IA IMT Contracting
- Number of IAs 2,483 N/A 2 2,485
- Area Covered (ha) 608,359 N/A 2,587 610,946
- Farmer-Beneficiaries (no.) 514,757 N/A 2,043 516,800
O & M CIS Turnover
- Number of IAs N/A 4,880 N/A 4,880
- Area Covered (ha) N/A 461,515 N/A 461,515
- Farmer-Beneficiaries (no.) N/A 391,860 N/A 391,860

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 III. KEY INITIATIVES & ACTIVITIES:
Updates on Dr. Padernal’s Implementation Approaches
and Strategic Directions

In line with his goal to improve the agency’s performance in terms of project implementation
and corporate efficiency, Dr. Padernal undertook an array of activities and strategies in
certain aspects of NIA’s operations. These measures were anchored in his desire to improve
the performance of the agency in terms of contributing to the development of the farmers'
socio-economic status.

CY 2015 Budget
For 2015, the approved irrigation budget that the Administrator had successfully pushed is
amounting to P 32.03 billion with the following breakdown:

NIA FY 2015 BUDGET UNDER THE

NATIONAL EXPENDITURE PROGRAM
BUDGETARY SUPPORT CORPORATE
PARTICULARS TOTAL
TO NIA FUNDS
General Administration
1,642,973,000 178,266,000 1,821,239,000
and Support
Support to Operations 577,626,000 264,953,000 842,579,000
Operations 7,710,964,000 2,762,634,000 10,473,598,000
Projects 18,892,524,000 - 18,892,524,000
TOTAL 28,824,087,000 3,205,853,000 32,029,940,000

To date, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) already released around P8B for
the agency’s projects and more or less an additional P140M NCA. This release is a big push
for Dr. Padernal’s goal of fast tracking the project implementation for 2015. The
Administrator keeps on reminding field offices to obligate the released money wisely in order
to make the most of the agency’s programs and funding.

CY 2016 Budget Preparation

Towards the end of February 2015, NIA is already preparing its 2016 Budget. A general
meeting among Regional, Project, Operations, and IMO Managers , and the Central Office
officials was called for the purpose. Status of on-going construction projects and project
prioritization criteria were discussed. A 30% to 50% increase in the CY 2016 budget is
envisaged as an initial approach in coping up with the irrigation backlog which is planned to
be solved in the next 10 years.

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 NIA Managers met with the officials of the Department of Budget and Management – Bureau F
through the initiative of Dr. Padernal to discuss issues relating to budget releases in line with
formulating strategies in fast-tracking NIA’s project implementation for 2015.

Field Visits
Engr. Padernal makes it a point to regularly visit field offices and project sites to create a
solid foundation for the formulation of strategies in fast-tracking project implementation and
problem solving. To date, the administrator visited almost all of the regional offices and
projects nationwide projecting that he is really in the frontline of ensuring the efficiency of
all NIA units from the central office down to the project areas. The following is the list of Dr.
Padernal’s field visitations as of February 28, 2015:

Date Region Particulars

July 9 Negros Occidental, Region Field Inspection; Attended Pre-Construction
6 Meeting and Staff Meeting
July 18 Region 1 and Region 3 Field Visit (ARIIP and BBMP Project Site)
July 19 CAR Meeting with officials and employees; field
inspection
July 21 Iloilo, Region 6 Project inspection (JRMP and Barotac Viejo SRIP)
July 26 MARIIS 51st Anniversary with PAFSAM
August 8 Pangasinan, Region 1 Inauguration of ARIIP-RRP
August 13-15 Region 12 Attended RRPW
Field Inspection;
Meeting with ARMM Gov. Hataman
Field Inspection
August 22 Region 12 Inspection (MMIP); Meeting with officials and
employees
August 28 Region 1 Meetings and field inspections
September 11-12 UPRIIS Inspection of CMIPP (with Cong. Suansing)
Inspection of Pantabangan Dam
September 12 MARIIS Attended Harvest Festival; Conducted consultative
meetings
September 13 Agusan del Sur Inspection of URIP; meeting with Caraga employees

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September 20 Davao City, Region 11 Meeting with De Juan Family
September 25 Butuan, Region 13 Field Inspection
October 3 Region 10 Field Inspection
October 7-8 Region 9 Inspection of projects (Salug River, Sibigay Valley,
Titay SRIP); attended inauguration of regional
office
October 9-10 Region 8 Field inspection; meeting with employees; attended
IA Presidents’Forum
November 15-18 Region 4B Inspection of on-going projects in Palawan
November 19 Subic, Zambales, Region 3 Attended ISAPhil, Inc. 27th Founding Anniversary
and Annual Convention
November 26 Region 5 Attended the NIA IMT Consultation Review and
Planning Workshop
December 5-8 Region 6 Insopection of on-going projects
December 10 Caraga Resource speaker during the Regional IA Congress
in Butuan
January 23-25 Region 1 Project Inspection in La Union and Ilocos Sur
February 4-5 Region 10, Lanao del Sur Field Inspection of Malaig Irrigation Project
February 13 Region 7 Attended Annual Regional Review and Planning
Workshop; inspection of Malinao Dam
February 17-18 CAR Received an award during the Kalinga Founding
Anniversary and 2015 Ullalim Festival; inspection
of irrigation project under PIDP
February 19-20 Region 6 Inspection of Barotac Viejo SRIP
February 24 Zambales, Region 3 Attended Year-end Review and Planning Workshop
of PAIS and PROs
February 27- Region 6 Attended inaugration of Agbalili Communal
March 1 Irrigation Project in Aklan; inspection of irrigation
projects
March 4-5 CAR, Baguio City Attended NIA ARDOMA Conference
March 7-10 Region 6, Negros Occ. Inspection of irrigation projects and meeting with
NIA officials

Engr. Padernal discusses about the Agno River Integrated Irrigation Project (ARIIP) to former
NIA-1 Regional Manager Vicente R. Vicmudo and ARIIP Manager Reynaldo C. Mencias.

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"Kadagiti kakabsat mi nga mannalon agtitinulong tayo. Let's work together. Rest assured, ada nak ditoy
nga kadwa yu, tumulong kenyayu, habang ada nak ditoy NIA," (To all our dear farmers, let's work
together. Rest assured that I am with you and will be of assistance to you while I am in NIA), said Engr.
Padernal who was guest of honor and speaker during the Farmers' Day of the Kalinga 20th Founding
Anniversary and 2015 UIlalim Festival on February 18, 2015.

NIA Administrator points towards Bulsa River, the water source for the soon-to-be
constructed BBMP. With him is the late former BBMP Manager Dexter Patrocinio.

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 Engr. Padernal inspecting an irrigation structure during his visit in Magsaysay CIS in South
Cotabato, Region 12 with Engr. Orlando Tibang and the visiting Acting NIA-9 Regional Manager
Diosdado Rosales

Engr. Padernal listens to MMIP Manager Noldin S. Oyod during his visit Malitubog-Maridagao IP in
Cotabato on August 22, 2014

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The Administrator takes a picture of CMIPP’s main canal. With him are UPRIIS Manager Reynaldo
D. Puno (left) and CMIPP Manager Alexander G. Coloma (right).

NIA-9 Regional Manager Diosdado A. Rosales and Zamboanga Sibugay IMO head Carlos A. Sabado
discuss the details of the proposed Drainage and Flood Control Project of Sibuguey Valley Irrigation
System with Dr. Padernal and farmer-beneficiaries.

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Engr. Padernal during a visit at the Pinipisakan Irrigation Project site in Samar, Region 8.

Dr. Padernal inspecting a project site in Aurora, Region 3.

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 The Administrator together with NIA-CAR Manager John Socalo and Kalinga IMO Manager Benito
Espique Jr. (partly hidden) views the ongoing repair works of the UCRIS dam from the diversion tower.
UCRIS is presently undergoing repair under the World Bank’s PIDP.

NIA Administrator Florencio F. Padernal had a glimpse of the Malinao Dam during his first official visit
to the province of Bohol. He was accompanied by NIA 7 officials headed ARM Mario H. Sande (Right),
Planning & Design Chief Reyne B, Ugay (2-Right), and EOD Manager Olimpio J. Galagala, Jr (4-Right).

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 Administrator Padernal personally inspected the Bacnotan Communal Irrigation Project (BCIP) in
Bacnotan, La Union with NIA RM John N. Celeste, EOD Manager Frida L. Nidoy, and La Union Ating IMO
Manager Gaudencio de Vera. BCIP has a service area of 414 hectares (during wet season) of farmlands
with 497 farmer-beneficiaries.

Administrator Padernal discusses the status of the construction of Ibato Iraan SRIP's reservoir with
Palawan IMO Division Manager Conrado V. Cardenas Jr.

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Implemented Policies: Towards Operationalized Actions
Integral part of the reforms being introduced by Engr. Padernal are the policies he pushed to
be implemented. Below is a list of Board Resolutions, Memorandum Circulars, and Office
Memoranda that Engr. Padernal introduced and implemented from his assumption to office
until February 28, 2015 to operationalize actions in the agency.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM
No. DATE SUBJECT
Revocation of DA Special Order No.627, s. 2013- Revocation of
82 July 28, 2014 Designation of Engr. Modesto G. Membreve as Acting Deputy
Administrator for Engineering and Operations.
Additional Designation- Additional Designation of Engr. Dexter
83 July 28, 2014 G. Patrocinio as Manager, Engineering Department in
concurrent capacity as BBMP Manager.
Designation as Acting Corporate Board Secretary in Concurrent
84 July 28, 2014 Capacity of Atty. Genever M. Dionio, Manager, Legal Services
Department.
85 July 28, 2014 New Assignment of Ms. Josephine E. Abejon
Amendments to Office Memorandum No. 42, S.2014 Re:
86 August 1, 2014
Designation of Technical Inspectors at NIA Central Office.
Designation as Officer-In-Charge, Engineering and Operations
Division, Region 6 of Engr. Ricardo P. Penaso, Principal Engineer
87 August 4, 2014
A, Jalaur Suague RIS, IGIMO, and concurrent Acting Division
Manager, Engineering Division JRMP II, Region 6.
Reassignment of Engr. Vicente R. Vicmudo as Regional Manager,
88 August 13, 2014 Region 5, Naga City vice
Engr. William P. Ragodon.
Return to Official Station of Engr. John N. Celeste, Regional
89 August 13, 2014 Manager, Region 11, Davao City to report back to Region 1,
Urdaneta City, Pangasinan.
Reassignment of Engr. Josephine B. Salazar as Regional
90 August 13, 2014 Manager, Region 3, Tambubong, San Rafael, Bulacan vice Engr.
Reynaldo D. Puno.
Reassignment of Engr. Reynaldo D. Puno as Department
91 August 13, 2014 Manager, Upper Pampanga River Integrated Irrigation System
vice Engr. Josephine B. Salazar.
Reassignment of Engr. Efren S. Roqueza, Manager, Operations
92 August 13, 2014 Department, Central Office as Regional Manager, Region 4-B,
Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro vice Engr. Conrado V. Cardenas, Jr.
Return to Official Station of Engr. Conrado V. Cardenas, Jr., Acting
93 August 13, 2014 Regional Manager A, Region 4-B, Calapan City to report back to
Palawan IMO, Puerto Princesa City as Division Manager A.
Reassigment of Engr. William P. Ragodon, Regional Manager,
94 August 13, 2014 Region 5, Naga City as Regional Manager, Region 4-A, Pila,
Laguna vice Engr. Romeo M. Lopez.
Return To Official Station of Engr. Romeo M. Lopez, Acting
95 August 13, 2014 Regional Manager, Region 4-A, Pila, Laguna to report back to
Cavite-Laguna IMO as Division Manager A.

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 Reassignment of Engr. Alejandro L. Alberca, Regional Manager
96 August 13, 2014 A, Region 7, Tagbilaran City as Regional Manager, Region 11,
Davao City vice Engr. John N. Celeste.
Reassignment/Designation of Engr. Mario H. Sande, Division
Manager A, Office of the Administrator, Mini-Hydro Projects as
97 August 13, 2014
Acting Regional Manager, Region 7 vice Engr. Alejandro L.
Alberca.
Return to Offical Station of Engr. Julius S. Maquiling, Regional
Manager A/ Assistant Administrator, Central Office to report
98 August 13, 2014
back as Regional Manager, Region 10 Cagayan de Oro City vice
Engr. Hilarion C. Cedeño.
Return to Official Station of Engr. Hilarion C. Cedeño, Acting
99 August 13, 2014 Regional Manager A, Region 10, Cagayan de Oro City to report
back to Laguna-Rizal IMO as Division Manager A.
Reassignment of Engr. Florentino R. David, Department Manager
100 August 13, 2014 A, Internal Audit Services, Central Office as Manager, Operations
Department, Central Office vice Engr. Efren S. Roqueza.
Designation of Engr. Guillermo C. Mercado, Division Manager A,
101 August 13, 2014 Internal Audit Services, Central Office as Acting Manager,
Internal Audit Services, Central Office.
Return To Official Station of Engr. Mario M. Hebreo, Division
Manager A, Palawan IMO Region 4-B, Puerto Princesa to report
102 August 13, 2014
back as Division Manager a, Mindoro Occidental IMO, Region 4-
B.
Return To Official Station of Engr. Wilson M. Lopez, Acting
Division Manager, Mindoro Occidental IMO, Region 4-B, Calapan
103 August 13, 2014
City to report back as Senior Engineer A, Operations Section,
Engineering and Operations Division, Region 4-A, Pila, Laguna.
Return To Official Station of Engr. Nicasio C. Pagdanganan, Jr.,
Division Manager A, Cavite-Batangas IMO, Region 4-A, Pila,
104 August 13, 2014
Laguna to report back as Division Manager A, Quezon IMO,
Region 4-A.
Return to Official Station of Engr. Charlie T. Ibarrola, Acting
105 August 13, 2014 Division Manager, Quezon IMO, Region 4-A to report back as
Senior Engineer A, Laguna-Rizal IMO,nm Region 4-A.
Return To Official Station of Engr. Raymundo L. Calusin, Acting
Division Manager, Laguna-Rizal IMO, Region 4-A, Pila, Laguna to
106 August 13, 2014
report back as Senior Engineer A at Mindoro Orienta,l Romblon
IMO, region 4-B.
Designation as Autonomous Region for Muslim Mindanao
107 August 20, 2014 (ARMM) Coordinator of Engr. Ali S. Satol, Acting Regional
Manager, Region 12, Cotabato City in a concurrent capacity.
Reassignment of Engr. Wilfredo A. Balauro, Principal Engineer A,
MOMARO Irrigation Management Office, Bayanan II, Calapan
108 August 20, 2014
City, Oriental Mindoro to Palawan Irrigation Management Office,
Puerto Princesa, Palawan.
Designation as Project Manager and Assistant Project Manager
of the Project for Improving Operations and Maintenance of
September 3, National Irrigation Systems (PIOMNIS) of Engr. Florentino R.
109
2014 David, Acting Manager, Operations Department designated in
concurrent capacity as Project Manager of the PIOMNIS, and
Engr. Augustrese S. Torres, Manager, Systems Management

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 Division, designated in concurrent capacity as Assistant Project
Manager of PIOMNIS and shall act as counterpart to the JICA
Team Leader/Planning Expert.
Revocation/Reassignment of Engr. Romeo M. Lopez, Division
September 4, Manager A, Cavite-Batangas IMO, Region 4-A, Pila, Laguna is
110
2014 revoked and reassigned as Division Manager of Quezon IMO,
Region 4-A.
Revocation of Office Memorandum (OM) No. 104, s.2014 dated
13 August 2014 directing Engr. Nicasio C. Pagdanganan, Jr.,
September 4,
111 Division Manager A, Quezon IMO, Region 4-A, Pila, Laguna to
2014
continue to discharge his duties and responsibilities as Division
Manager A, Cavite-Batangas IMO, Region 4-A.
Designation as Acting Division Manager, Organization and
Management Audit Division, Internal Audit Services, Central
September 16,
112 Office of Mary Cresencia J. de Paz, Chief Internal Control Officer,
2014
Organization and Management Audit Division, Internal Audit
Services Central Office
Designation of Engr. Erdolfo B. Domingo, Acting Deputy
September 15,
113 Administrator for Engineering and Operations as Department
2014
Manager, Engineering Department, in concurrent capacity.
Designation of Engr. Alejandro L. Alberca, Regional Manager,
September 15,
114 Region 11, Davao City as Regional Manager, Region 13, Butuan
2014
City, in concurrent capacity.
Reassignment of Engr. Dexter G. Patrocinio, Acting Department
September 15, Manager, Engineering Department and concurrent Project
115
2014 Manager, Balog-Balog Multipurpose Project to Office of the
Administrator, Central Office.
Reassignment of Engr. Encarnacion S. Soriano, Acting Regional
September 15,
116 Manager, A, Region 13, Butuan City to the Office of the
2014
Administrator, Central Office.
September 15, Designation of Mr. Jesus P. Pontimar, Jr., Data Encoder,
126
2014 Administrative and Finance Division, Region 13, Butuan City.
Designation of Engr. Ronald S. Magsino, Assistant Project
September 15, Manager, Balog-Balog Multipurpose Project, Matatalaib, Tarlac
131
2014 City as Acting Project Manager A, Balog Balog Multipurpose
Project, Matatalaib, Tarlac City.
Creation of a NIA Committee and a Technical Working Group
(TWG) for the updating of Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 43,
Series of 2012-Guidelines in the Preparation of Program of
Work (POW), Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC), and/or
Unit Cost Derivation (UCD) of all Irrigation Projects.- NIA
September 18,
132 Committee:Engr. Erdolfo B. Domingo, Acting Deputy
2014
Administrator for Engineering and Operations, Chairman; Engr.
Dexter G. Patrocinio, Engr. Florentino R. David; TWG Chairman-
Engr. Efren N. Reyes; Members: Engr. Bonifacio S. Labiano, Engr.
Milo M. Landicho, Augustrese S. Torres, Engr. Lydia S. Esguerra
and Engr. Alberto P. Baluyot.
Reassumption as Head, Operations and Maintenance Section,
September 17, Libungan RIS in concurrent capacity of Engr. Rory F. Avance,
133
2014 Officer-In-Charge, Engineering and Operations Division, Region
12, Cotabato City
September 22, Authority to Ms. Violeta C. Esguerra, Manager, Administrative
134
2014 Department- to act on papers and documents repors and other

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 communications treating on administrative matters; and Ms.
Rebecca C. Malazarte, Acting Department Manager, Financial
Management Department-to act on papers and documents
reports and other communications treating on financial matters.
Reassignment of Engr. Jimmy J. Ceros, Sr., Acting Division
September 24,
135 Manager A, interim Davao Oriental IMO, Region 11, Davao City
2014
to Interim Compostela Valley IMO, Region 11, Davao City.
Revocation/Designation of Engr. Wilson M. Lopez, Senior
September 24, Engineer A, Operations Section, Engineering and Operations
137
2014 Division, Region 4-A, Pila, Laguna designated as Assistant IMO
Manager, Mindoro Occidental IMO, Region 4-B Calapan City.
Designation As Spokesperson of the NIA of Ms. Pilipina P.
September 25,
138 Bermudez, Department Manager A, Public Affairs and
2014
Information Staff in concurrent capacity.
No. DATE SUBJECT
Amendatory/Supplemental Guidelines in Non
03-A July 28, 2014 Wearing/Improper Wearing of Prescribed Office
Uniform
Travel Orders- All Travel Orders for approval shall be
4 August 20, 2014 submitted to the Office of the Administrator at least
five (5) days before the intended date of travel.
MEMORANDUM CIRCULARS
No. DATE SUBJECT
Policy on the Computation of Salaries of Employees
on Leave Without Pay- Formula in the computation
of salaries of employees who incur leave of absence
26 July 24, 2014
without pay, as per CSC- MC No. 8, s. 2014
promulgated under CSC Resolution No. 1400454
dated March 21, 2014.
Commission On Audit (COA) and Department of
Budget and Management (DBM) Joint Circular No.
27 July 28, 2014 2014-1 dated July 2, 2014-Guidelines Prescribing
the Use of Modified Formats of the Budget and
Financial Accountability Reports (BFARs).
Reconstitution of the Bids and Awards Committees
(BACs) A & B, Technical Working Group (TWG) and
28 July 28, 2014 Secretariat at Central Office- Members, Provisional
Members (BAC-A); and Pool of Technical Working
Group (TWG) (BAC-A)
Commission On Audit (COA) and Department of
Budget and Management (DBM) Joint Circular No.
2013-1 dated August 6, 2013.- Unified Accounts
29 August 4, 2014
Code Structure (UACS) to provide a harmonized
budgetary and accounting code classification starting
Fiscal Year 2014
Guidelines on the Hiring of Daily and Job Order
30 August 5, 2014
Personnel
Request for Bidding Format for Civil Works
31 August 5, 2014
Contracts
Non-Participation in the Procurement of Civil Works
32 August 8, 2014 of Contractors with at Least 15% Negative Slippage
on their On-Going Contract Works.
Replacement of Engr. Efren S. Roqueza as Regular
33 August 18, 2014
Member of Bids and Awards Committee- B (BAC-B)

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 at Central Office.- Pursuant to the Provisions of R.A.
9184, Engr. Florentino R. David shall be his
replacement as regular member of the Bids and
Awards Committee-B (BAC-B) at Central Office for
Goods and Services.
Reconstitution of Membership of NIA Personnel
34 August 22, 2014
Development Committee (PDC)
Approval of Sub-Contracting Agreements in NIA
Projects- All Sub-Contracting Agreements shall be
September 16, subject to approval and/or concurrence by the
37
2014 Agency through the concerned NIA official in
accordance with the approved Revised Delegation of
Authorities
NIA Standard Title Block for Adoption on Detailed
September 19,
38 Design Plans/Drawings Prepared By Consultants For
2014
Locally and Foreign Funded Projects
Reconstitution of the Bids and Awards Committee-A-
September 29,
39 Reconstituted in view of the re- assignment of Engr.
2014
Dexter G. Patrocinio.
Commission on Audit (COA) Circular No. 2014-003
September 30, dated April 15, 2014- Conversion from the
40
2014 Philippine Chart of Accounts under the New
Government Accounting System.

GPPB Issuances and Amendments on the Revised

Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of
41 October 6, 2014
Republic Act 9184 for the Procurement of Goods,
Infrastructure, and Consultancy Services.

COA Circular No. 2012-001 dated June 14, 2012

Prescribing the Revised Guidelines and
42 October 6, 2014
Documentary Requirements of Common
Government Transactions

43 October 9,2014 Creation of Special Investigation Panel

44 October 23, 2014 Dissemination of CSC-MC No. 14, Series of 2014

Reiteration of Memorandum Circular No. 46, S. 2013

45 October 27, 2014 “Guidelines for NIA Officers who are Retiring from
Service”
Memorandum Circular No. 05, Series of 2012 of
46 November 05, the Office of the Ombudsman
2014
Revised Guidelines on Proposed Retainership
47 November 11, Agreements
2014
Installation/Construction of Steel Gates in
48 November 12, National Irrigation Systems (NIS)
2014
Requirements on Posting of Geo-tagging/Geo-
49 November 13, mapping of Irrigation Projects/Systems at the NIA

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 2014 Website
Revised NIA Standard Title Block for Adoption on
Detailed Design Plans/Drawings Prepared by
50 November 13, Consultants for Locally and Foreign Funded
2014 Projects
Executive Order No. 173 entitled “Reduction and
Condonation of Real Property Taxes and
Interest/Penalties Assessed on the Power
51 November 25, Generation Facilities of Independent Power
2014 Producers Under Build Operate-Transfer Contracts
with Government-Owned and/or Controlled
Corporations
Prohibiting the Use of Special Power of Attorney
52 December 01, in the Procurement of NIA Projects
2014
Regulating the Release of Water from NIA Dams
53 December 01, for Hydropower and other purposes
2014
Mitigating Measures to Cushion the Effect of the
54 December 05, Incoming Super Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit)
2014
Guidelines on the Proper Operation and
55 December 10, Maintenance of Irrigation/Drainage Facilities
2014
Guidelines on the Grant of the Productivity
56 December 12, Enhancement Incentive (PEI) to NIA Employees
2014 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2014
Amendment on MC No. 56, s. 2014 re: Guidelines
on the Grant of the Productivity Enhancement
56-A December 29, Incentive (PEI) to NIA Employees for Fiscal Year
2014 (FY) 2014
Civil Service Commission and Department of
Health Joint Memorandum Circular No. 2010-01
57 December 19, entitled “Protection of the Bureaucracy Against
2014 Tobacco Industry Interference” and “Guide for
Resolving/Filing Cases of Tobacco Industry
Interference in the Bureaucracy
58 December 19, Data/File Management System in All NIA Offices
2014
Submission of Annual Inventory Report of
December 23, Property, Plant, and Equipment (PPE) as of
2014 December 31, 2014
Guidelines for the Grant of Partial Collective
59 December 23, Negotiation Agreement (CNA) Incentive for
2014 CY 2014
60 December 29, Amendment to Memorandum Circular No. 85,
2014 series of 2007 entitled “Code of Conduct for
Officials and Employees of the National Irrigation
Administration”

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 OTHER MEMORANDA
DATE SUBJECT
Proper Address of the New Administrator- All
communication should be properly addressed as: ENGR.
July 9, 2014
FLORENCIO F. PADERNAL, DPA, Administrator National
Irrigation Administration
July 14, 2014 Official Letterhead
Outgoing Communication-All outgoing communications
regardless of nature should be cleared and/or approved by
July 22, 2014
the Administrator, or in absence, by the Senior Deputy
Administrator.
Creation of an El Niño Mitigation Committee-Creation of
July 15, 2014
Committee in Central and Regional Office.
Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology (NEUST)
July 31, 2014
National Rice Conference
Unauthorized Use of the Name of the Administrator
August 13, 2014
and/or Office of the Administrator
September 23, 2014
Temporary Suspension of Personnel Movement Charged
to COB.

Authority to Attend the 40th National Convention of the

September 26, 2014
Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE)
Clarification On the Temporary suspension of Personnel
October 1, 2014
Movement Charged to COB.
Amendment to Unnumbered MC Regarding Authority to
Attend the 40th National Convention of the Philippine
Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE)
Unauthorized Use of the Name of Sec. Francis N.
October 10, 2014
Pangilinan
October 13, 2014 13th Annual Career Executive Service (CES) Conference
Invitation to Apply for the Japanese Grant Aid for Human
October 20, 2014 Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) Project Japanese
Academic year 2015-2016
October 29, 2014 Attendance to the Pre-Retirement Seminar
OFFICE ORDER
No. DATE
All communications directed to the Regional
Managers, Project Managers, Operations Managers
1 July 23, 2014 as well as the MARIIS and UPRIIS should be coursed
thru the Office of the Administrator for his
evaluation and approval

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Terminated and Suspended Contracts
As a result of Engr. Padernal's commitment to direct the agency in ensuring that projects are
implemented according to the Designs and Programs of Works (POW), certain projects have
been terminated if not suspended based on the findings of evaluations performed by the
administrator.

NAME &
CONTRACT AMOUNT/
LOCATION REMARKS
DESCRIPTION CONTRACTOR
OF PROJECT
CAR
WAAIS
ASC Construction &
EXTENSION, CW-APAYAO- Temporarily Suspended due to ROW
Concrete Products/
Apayao 02-2014 issues; on-going negotiations
18,315,813.78
(CY 2014)
Suspended. Awaiting approval of the
BULO PCIP, CSD Engineering &
CW-KALINGA- submitted revised plan/working
Kalinga Construction/
01-2014 drawings and variation orders
(CY 2014) 4,054,059.45
(ARISP CPMO)
LACUB CIS, Temporarily Suspended. Awaiting
CW-ABRA-04- Baje Construction/
Abra approval of the proposed variation
2013 18,578,760.95
(CY 2013) order submitted to ARISP CPMO.
ASC Construction &
CW-APAYAO-
Concrete Products/
01-2013
39,218,968.00
Work Suspended to date. Afternoon
Marimay Omengan rains on previous months caused
SRIP, CW-APAYAO- Construction & the access roads to be muddy and
Apayao 02-2013 Development Corp./ slippery until this time thus the
(CY 2013) 28,028,888.54 equipment of the contractors can
not penetrate the worksites.
ASC Construction &
CW-APAYAO-
Concrete Products/
03-2013
21,776,981.13
Cadamayan
CW- Suspended due to FPIC issue.
CIP Ph IV,
CADAMAYAN- JEP Construction Finalization of the updated
Kalinga
01-2013 profile/lay-out is on going.
(CY 2013)
CW-MP-05- Aquaterra Konstruk, All three contracts were suspended
2013 Inc./ 24,979,491.24 to date. The water level of the river
to be crossed before reaching the
Upper CW-MP-06- SEGAL Construction/ project site is still high and the road
2013 6,491,521.46 going to worksites is not passable
Butigue SRIP,
because it was damaged by previous
Mt. Province
typhoons and heavy rains. Since
(CY 2013) WAKAII
CW-MP-07- there is no NIA fund for the
Construction/ regrading/maintenance of the road,
2013
5,361,923.01 the field personnel are coordinating
with the LGU for the road clearing.

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Cadamayan
TECKCON Suspended due to FPIC issue.
CIP Ph 3, CW-KALINGA-
Construction/ Finalization of the updated
Kalinga 01-2012
15,047,678.46 profile/lay-out is on-going.
(CY 2012)
Contract was terminated. The
CW-BUNOG DCE Construction/EA
Bunog Matoc remaining works should
MATOC-01- UNABIA Construction
CIP, Kalinga beundertaken by FAW. Procurement
2011 JV/ 26,972,886.52
of materials on-going.
REGION 1
(PACKAGE 3) VCD Construction
RI-INIMO-13- Project Cost/
03-093 4,476,621.88
A.J. Taylan
(PACKAGE 4)
Construction
RI-INIMO-13- Termination under
Sulvec SRIP, Corporation/
03-094 Administration or Force Account
Ilocos Norte 4,247,701.34
Works (FAW).

(PACKAGE 5) VCD Construction/

RI-INIMO-13- 4,317,783.06
03-095

REGION 2
Terminated. Contractor was
recommended for blacklisting to
THUNDER
Sinalugan LCB-ISAIMO- CIAP/PDCB for a period of 1 year.
Construction/
CPIP, Isabela 22-12 Contractor could not articipate in
4,920,720.32
the bidding of all government
agencies.
Terminated. Contractor was
Colocol recommended for blacklisting to
ES ALMUETE
Integrated NCB-NVIMO- CIAP/PDCB for a period of 1 year.
Construction/
CIS, Nueva 08-13 Contractor could not articipate in
3,575,676.80
Vizcaya the bidding of all government
agencies.
Terminated. Contractor was
Bilong- recommended for blacklisting to
Dacalanto NCB-NVIMO- AMBAGUIO Builders/ CIAP/PDCB for a period of 1 year.
CIP, Nueva 14-13 2,214,137.85 Contractor could not articipate in
Vizcaya the bidding of all government
agencies.
REGION 3
R3-SIP-2013- RC TAGALA & ITP
Bilaan CIP Ph Suspended due to ROW problem and
PAMBAT Construction/
I, Bataan cutting permit.
(BAT)-1 7,743,074.44
AMRIS R3-501-2013- Suspended due to system in use.
DS PAMINTUAN/
Lateral D ss, BANE BU LAT Target date of completion May 31,
8,530,208.70
Bulacan D SS 2015.

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 DISTRICT II-
Upper Bagsit Site unworkable due to standing
UPPER GVDPM Construction
CIP, crops. Target completion on June 30,
BAGSIT-12- Corp./ 8,314,225.00
Zambales 2015.
ZAM-1
Repair/Reha
b of North
RA PAHATI
Main Canal
R3-501-2014- Construction & Suspended. Target date of
WS #11 and
BANE BU 11 Supply Inc./ completion March 31, 2015.
Various Irrig.
4,333,145.04
Facilities,
Bulacan
Submerged due to the previous
Tabasaca
R3-101-2014 BFT Construction/ typhoons occurred and low water
CIS, Nueva
BANE NE 3 7,164,943.40 absorption rate. Target date for
Ecija
completion March 31, 2015.
Gen Luna Suspended due to standing crops. To
R3-101-2014 Eden Construction/
CIS, Nueva be resumed, target completion on
BANE NE 1 7,119,886.91
Ecija March 31, 2015.
PDRIS Target for completion on March 31,
RM DELA CRUZ
Bungang PAM BAT- CIS 2015 (use of checkgate
Construction/
Ginto, 2014-08 structure/remaining works u/s
2,718,884.30
Pampanga protection.
Turquoise
Site unworkable. Target for
Sikuako CIS, PAM BAT-CIP Construction &
completion on March 31, 2015/
Pampanga 2014-01 Trading/
unissued permit to excavate.
14,615,923.90
RM DELA CRUZ
PAM BAT-CIS Pending completion udue MPE-DPO
Bacolor CIS Construction/
2014-06 of DPWH projects.
2,725,000.00
Suspended due to ROW problem and
Balsik Tata Kulas
PAM BAT-NIS due to water delivery schedule.
RIS/CLBRIS, Construction/
2013-40 Target date for completion on April
Bataan 9,343,338.86
30, 2015.
Contract was terminated last
December 23, 2014 due to peace
and order problem related to the
EXPE Construction &
Mamunit R3-TAR-2013- location of the proposed dam. The
Trading/
CIS, Tarlac 12 proposed diversion dam was
9,083,342.90
modified to canal lining and it is
undertaken through negotiated
procurement.
Terminated. For realignment to
Umiray CIS,
Nipoo CIS. Target date of completion
Aurora
in May 2015.
REGION 6
ADP Construction &
Agbalili CIP,
Supply/ Terminated.
Aklan
16,600,340.12

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 El Kapitan
Fulgencio
Construction
CIP, Terminated.
Services/
Aklan
5,893,405.18
Cabugao- HIJ Construction &
Dalipdip CIP, Enterprises/ Terminated.
Aklan 2,609,159.08
Cairawan
VMD Construction &
Lindero CIS, Terminated.
Supply/ 2,049,082.21
Antique
Poblacion
VMD Construction &
Ilawod PCIP, Terminated.
Supply/ 7,213,030.57
Capiz
Maayon CIP
Kirskat Venture/
Canalization, Terminated.
6,703,766.50
Capiz
Hiyang-
Hiyang
Opell Construction,
Irrigation, Terminated.
3,973,251.24
Negros
Occidental
Alangilan CIP, Kenbe Construction &
Terminated
Negros Occ. Supply/ 2,585,931.26
GPM Trading &
Caliling STW, Engineering
Mutually Terminated
Negros Occ. Services/
1,545,700.00
Wawa CIP, VMD Construction &
Terminated
Negros Occ. Supply/ 3,476,404.70

VMD Construction &

San Rafael Terminated
Supply/1,813,135.79
Silver Dragon
Costruction Lumber
& Glass Supply/
Pandanon IP Mutually Terminated
14,891,264.23

REGION 7
Officially Terminated. Contract
Libra Seven
RIO-LMC-O6f- expired with a negative slippage of
Talibon SRIS Construction/
2012 -34.79%. Remaining works done by
4,357,206.46
FAW.
Contracts was terminated
mutually due to continuous
RIO-LMC-10g- D.S. Pamintuan
Malinao IS irrigation water delivery on the
2012 Const./ 4,888,062.00
project site that can hinder the
construction works and can make

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 also additional labor cost. Remaining
works was taken-over by AVM
Construction & Supply.
Officially terminated. Contract
Square Cube
RIO-LMC-07c- expired with a negative slippage of -
Talibon SRIS Construction/
2013 84.50%. Remaining works done by
4,065,886.00
FAW.
Officially terminated. Contract
Concrete RIO-LMC-02A- EA UNABIA Const./ expired with a negative slippage of -
Pavement 2013 3,522,824.00 98.08%. Remaining works done by
FAW.
Mabini- BL Pangan The contract was terminated
RIO-LMC-10d-
Cayacay Construction/ mutually due to hardrock
2013
SRIP 3,698,362.57 excavation.
REGION 10
Tigua CIP CW-BUK-
Dungan Const./
(Pkg 2), ARISPIII-2014- Under Suspension.
28,456,142.48
Bukidnon TIGUA-02
Maranding CW-LDN- Stronglane Const. &
RIS, Lanao NIS/CISEXTN- Trading/ Under Suspension.
del Norte 2014-MARIS 6,588,968.61
Palalan CIS, CW-MOR-
Three W Builders, Under suspension. Waiting for the
Cagayan de RRREIS-2014-
Inc./ 9,339,145.13 supporting docs for resumption.
Oro PAL
Pantaon
(Maito- CW-LDS-
Asand Const. & Under suspension. For termination
Basak) CIP, ARISPIII-
Dev’t./ 12,420,035.60 of contract.
Lanao del 2013-PAN
Sur
Rugnan RIS, CW-LDS-
Jamcon Builders/
Lanao del RRREIS-2014- Under suspension.
5,633,475.86
Sur RUGNAN

Periodic Consultative Meetings with Irrigators Associations

Dr. Padernal sustained and improved the affirmation of support for the IAs to improve
farmers’ quality of life through boosting the IAs’ confidence in further commiting themselves
to become a more viable organization. NIA has continued to grant IAs an active participation
in the project implementation. In line with this, Dr. Padernal during his first 240 days in office
made sure to meet with the IAs during his field visits to keep the agency’s operations
grounded and in context with what the farmers truly need. A series of meetings with IA
Presidents was also undertaken.

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An IA official in CMIPP approaches Dr. Paderal during his visit in the Project who was accompanied
by Regional Manager Reynaldo D. Puno.

IA Presidents of MARIIS awards Dr. Padernal with a certificate of appreciation for his efforts in
uplifting the lives of farmers through irrigation.

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 Padernal meets with IA officials during his visit in NIA Region 9

Administrator Padernal, PAFSAM Sec. Francis Pangilinan, and Leyte Vice Governor
Carlo Loreto award the best performing IAs of Region 8

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 Administrator Padernal’s office is open to all IAs who want to raise and discuss with him
issues regarding irrigation.

NIA Administrator Florencio F. Padernal talks with the Ibato Farmers Irrigators Association headed by its
President Mr. Clemente Paduga during his visit at Ibato-Iraan SRIP, Aborlan, Palawan. He advises the IA
to carefully inspect and observe the on-going construction of the reservoir.

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NIA's Strategic Directions: Strategic Planning Exercise
Part of the Administrator’s aim is to push NIA into a new light. He introduced new practices
and strategies that would help the agency in moving forward towards improvement. Hence,
he started by updating the agency's mission and vision statements to further reflect the
agency's activities and aspirations for the future. The revised NIA Vision and Mission as of
February 28, 2015 are as follow:

Vision: By 2020, NIA is a professional and efficient irrigation agency contributing to the
inclusive growth of the country and in the improvement of the farmers’ quality of life.

Mission: To construct, operate and maintain irrigation systems consistent with integrated
water resource management principles to improve agricultural productivity and
increase farmers’ income.

To further move towards the realization of these goals, the Administrator instructed that the
Strategic Map (attached on page 33, as of March 2015) be constructed with the assistance of
OPAFSAM through Undersecretary Edel Guiza. This map illustrates the things the Agency
needs to focus on to realize the Agency's vision and mission of a committed and financially
viable organization.

He also wants NIAns to be known for their commitment in delivering sustainable irrigation
systems in the country, integrity to help the farmer beneficiaries become more productive,
and professionalism in the NIA workplace.

Creating this map had considered the stakeholders of the agency -both employees and
farmer-beneficiaries. It is aligned to cater to their needs and what needs to be improved in
the Agency. As of press time, there are four strategic themes identified by the agency:
Technical and Operational Excellence, Strategic Partnership, and Professionalism and
Good Governance.

This shows the positive impact of increasing irrigated areas, in improving the planning,
design and implementation of the agency's projects. One way to achieve the vision is to
ensure that irrigation systems are efficient and well-maintained to help the farmers.

Farmer’s active participation has always been a priority by past Administrators but this time
it is one of the main priority. The present Administrator recognized the extreme importance
of including farmers’ opinions and involvement in projects. He sees it as a way of increasing

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viable IAs in the country. With proper information dissemination, it may increase
productivity in farms by strengthened partnership and convergence with LGUs, DA, and
other agencies involved in providing agri-extension services.

To professionalize the NIA, it is necessary to address the skills gap within the agency,
establish a sound strategic performance management system, and cultivate a value-based
and organizational learning structure. Administrator Padernal firmly believes in the power of
the young professionals, coupled with the experienced professionals’ knowledge.

The NIA Board, led by Secretary Francis N. Pangilinan, addresses the management as they work together
in crafting NIA’s Strategic Map.

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Compliance to GCG Requirements: Going Through the Process
As early as his appointment as NIA Administrator, Dr. Padernal asked the assistance of
OPAFSAM Undersecretary Edel Guiza to construct a Strategy Map for the agency—an initial
requirement for the 2015 Performance Agreement Negotiation with the GOVERNANCE
COMMISSION FOR GOVERNMENT OWNED AND CONTROLLED CORPORATIONS (GCG). This is a part of
the Administrator’s initiative in guiding the agency towards the attainment of its targets in
terms of organizational efficiency and irrigation service delivery.

PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT NEGOTIATION (PAN). The GCG Memorandum Circular 2013-

02 provides detailed information in forming an agreement with NIA. Here’s a quick overview
of the steps:

Step 1. Preparation of documents including NIA’s Charter Statement, Strategy Map,

Performance Scorecards (PES forms), Strategic Initiatives, and a briefer containing
information and contact persons of the agency.

Step 2. The NIA and GCG’s Technical Working Groups (TWGs) shall meet to discuss, polish,
and improve the targets as indicated in the NIA PES form. Once the targets are
finalized by the two TWGs, NIA’s TWG will present the result to the NIA Board.

Step 3. After the presentation and notation, the NIA governing Board shall meet with GCG
Chairman, Commissioner, and officials for their approval. Once both parties
conformed, both Chairmen will sign the Performance Agreement Negotiation.

Compliance to GCG Conditions/Requirements. Compliance with the GCG requirements

validates, evaluates, and determines the agency’s status –if it needs to be reorganized, merged,
streamlined, abolished, or privatized. The following documents must be signed by the
agency's governing board and submitted to GCG for validation and approval: a. Agency's
annual scorecard using PES form 3 and its supporting documents; b. Board Resolution
authorizing the grant of PBB; c. Omnibus Certification signed by the Chairman of the NIA
Board and Administrator; and d. Schedule and summary of the distribution of PBB to
qualified officers and employees. Attached is the monitoring report of performance targets
scorecard* (pp. 35-36) submitted by NIA to GCG covering the period of January-December
2014. Based on the scorecard, NIA has attained a passing rating of 90.36%.

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*Some targets in this scorecard had been revised and will undergo renegotiation with the
GCG.

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Working with Congressmen and LGU Officials
Through Dr. Padernal’s initiative, the agency maintains its convergence initiatives with local
government units to ensure that optimal service delivery is being enjoyed by farmers. In his
field visits, he was able to meet with congressmen and other LGU officials to contextualize
NIA services with the current programs of the LGUs covered by the agency's programs. Also
through this partnership with LGU officials and the members of the House of
Representatives, the agency's 2015 budget was approved in the House budget hearings with
minimal scrutiny. The NIA Budget will now undergo the Senate Budget Hearings.

Dr. Padernal with Sec. Francis N. Pangilinan, Isabela Governor Faustino Dy III, and
Congresswoman Ana Go in one of his provincial sorties.

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 Padernal meets with Congresswoman Estrelita Suansing during his vist in CMIPP.

Isabela officials led by 2nd District Rep. Ana Cristina S. Go and Dr. Padernal cut the ribbon
during the opening of MARIIS Grand Rice Harvest Festival. MARIIS Operations Manager
Mariano Dancel participated in the ceremony.

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Administrator Padernal with ABONO Representatives Rosendo So and Conrado Estrella III,
Pangasinan Governor Amado T. Espino, PAFSAM Sec. Kiko Pangilinan, Congresswoman
Marlene Primicias-Agabas, Chinese Embassy Counselor Jin Yuan, and former Rep. Mark
Cojuangco at the Inauguration of ARIIP Re-regulating Pond.

Dr. Florencio F. Padernal works with Gov. Joey Salceda of Albay

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 Engr. Padernal met with ARMM Governor Mujiv S. Hataman to talk about the irrigation service
delivery and development in ARMM on August 14.

Administrator Padernal together with Palawan IMO Division Manager Conrado V. Cardenas Jr. conducts a
courtesy call with Palawan Governor Jose Chaves Alvarez and tackles other possible irrigation projects
that will increase the irrigated area of the province.

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 Dr. Padernal led NIA officials in meeting with the Bugkalot Confederation on December 3, 2014 to
facilitate the resolution of issues regarding the tribe’s claims pertaining to the implementation of the
Casecnan Multipurpose Irrigation and Power Project (CMIPP) in Nueva Ecija. Present were Nueva
Vizcaya Lone District Representative Carlos M. Padilla, Abakada Party-list Rep. Jonatahn dela Cruz,
Nagtipunan, Quirino Mayor and Bugkalot Chieftain Rosario K. Camma, Jerry Pasigian and Robert
Cabarroguis of the Bugkalot Confederation, and Percy Brawner and Atty. Petronio Dubadeb from NCIP.

Working with the World Bank, JICA, and KOICA

Aside from strengthening NIA's partnership with LGUs and other government agencies, Engr.
Padernal also pushed for a stronger cooperation with external support organizations taking
into consideration that such agencies are currently funding some of NIA's big ticket projects.
He placed such initiatives in the foreground of the agency's priorities to heighten the
opportunities in improving the delivery of irrigation to farmlands.

The three major fund sources of the agency's ventures are the World Bank (WB), Japan
International Cooperation Agency (JICA), and the Korea International Cooperation Agency
(KOICA). These agencies are considered to be NIA's active partners in the enhancement of
the services being provided by the agency to the nation. Some of the collaborations that NIA
underwent with these private agencies are the WB-funded Participatory Irrigation
Development Program, the mini-hydropower project in Isabela and the Technical
Cooperation Project (TCP) with JICA, and the Pasa SRIP and climate change adaptation
works in collaboration with KOICA.

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 Padernal addresses the attendees to the WB-PIDP 10th Implementation Support Mission on
November 10, 2014.

Dr. Padernal during a meeting with World Bank representatives for the 10th PIDP implementation
support mission

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 The Administrator meets with the JICA representatives for the Joint Coordinating Committee
Meeting of the NIA-JICA Technical Cooperation Project III

10-year Irrigation Master Plan and NIA Corporate Plan

A 10-year Irrigation Master Plan, according to Engr. Padernal, is a major factor that will
establish the sustainability of best practices and optimal accomplishment in terms of
irrigation service delivery. Irrigation deficiency and gaps will be addressed through a
comprehensive plan. This is also essential in steering the future of the agency. His
administration wants to ensure that a realistic and doable Master Plan be put in place soonest
for a better performance of the agency.

A new Corporate Plan will contain the updated irrigation development baseline information
and long and short term strategies, among others. The Master Plan is anchored on the
government’s goals of food security and increased income under the Philippine
Development Plan 2011-2016. After its completion, it will be presented and approved by
the Congress to guarantee a protracted commitment of resources to irrigation development
and management.

In line with this, a team of expert consultants will be hired to guide the agency in crafting and
preparing an effective 10-year corporate master plan. The technicalities of this endeavor is
currently being processed through the Corporate Planning Services.

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Periodic Meetings with Regional Managers
The Administrator regularly sets consultative and check-up meetings with Regional,
Operations, and Project Managers nationwide to personally monitor all the aspects of the
agency’s operations most specially the progress of NIA’s implementation of projects. He also
uses these meetings to directly relay directions for the field offices.

Dr. Padernal addresses regional, project, department, and IMO managers during a joint conference on
February 12, 2015.

Also just recently, the administrator conducted two joint conferences wherein he also met
with the IMO Managers nationwide. Such initiative for him is very essential to easily survey
the issues being encountered in the field and to have a collective action in response to such
issues. This kind of consultations/conferences will be held every quarter to regularize the
dialogue between field officers and the top management.

Hydroelectric Power
The agency, through Dr. Padernal, identified sites for mini-hydroelectric power plants that are
feasible and ready for implementation. The Administrator pushed that these projects be bid
out to contribute in responding to the looming problems in power generation and
distribution nationwide. Such projects will generate enough electricity for the communities in
the NIA-covered areas. Also, the operations of these projects can generate additional income
for the agency which will be helpful in improving its services to farmers.

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In relation to this endeavor, the NIA through Dr. Padernal already rekindled its partnership
with the SN Aboitiz Power by signing a Memorandum of Agreement for the development of
the 25MW Baligatan hydropower facility in Isabela.

The NIA also has met with Sec. Jericho Petilla of the DOE to discuss the different possibilities
concerning the development of hydropower facilities along irrigation canals maintained and
operated by the NIA. According to Sec. Petilla, this initiative is a positive stride and the
Energy Department will be offering its full support in crafting and implementing guidelines
and regulations for such projects. As first step, identified sites will be inspected to ensure
feasibility. An investors’ forum will also be conducted to rally the private sector in supporting
and funding these projects.

CAPACITY POTENTIAL SITES ESTIMATED

CAPACITY (kW)
1,000 kW and 13 sites in five regions (1, 2, MARIIS, UPRIIS, &
35,358
above 7) and one project (BBMP)
500 kW to 999 19 sites in seven regions (CAR, 1, MARIIS,
12,975
kW UPRIIS, 3, 8, & 12) and one project (BBMP)
300 kW to 499 31 sites in nine regions (CAR, MARIIS, 3, UPRIIS,
12,111
kW 5, 6, 8, 10, & 11) and one project (BBMP)

Dr. Padernal and SNAP President and CEO Emmanuel Rubio (3rd from L, seated) leads the signing of the
MOU for the proposed 24MW Baligatan Cascade Hydroelectric Project on February 6, 2015 at the NIA
Central Office in Quezon City. With them are: (seated L-R) SNAP Vice President Eleanor Peña-Blomdahl
and Atty. Genever Dionio. Standing are (from L-R) Atty. Ani Macias, Atty. Mike Hosillos, Ms. Pilipina P.
Bermudez, Engr. Andy Ana, and Mr. Daniel Simmonds.

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 NIA Administrator Florencio Padernal, DOE Undersecretary Zenaida Monsada, and JICA Representative
Eigo Azukizawa during the switching-on of the 45kw mini-hydropower demo facility in San Mateo,
Isabela.

Young Professionals Program

Dr. Padernal moved that a Young Professionals Program (YPP) be setup in the agency to
recruit, train, and develop young professionals from different fields who can potentially
contribute to the improvement of the management and operations. The YPP visualizes an
agency that infuses “young blood” that carry new knowledge, skills, attitudes, and talents to
balance the present organizational manpower. In a nutshell, the YPP is designed to be a six-
month training wherein the trainees will be rotationally exposed to the various operational
aspects of the agency thus broadening their perspectives about the agency before sending
them back to respective field offices as new leaders and shakers.

At present, applicants from all over the country are now being screened. For this pilot batch,
only 25 candidates will be selected and will undergo the specially designed course for young
professionals. The first batch will be composed of 70% engineers and 30% professionals
from other fields. Lecturers and resource materials to be used for this purpose have been
carefully selected to fit the needs of the agency. New young professionals will be
accomodated in succeeding years depending on the success of this batch.

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 Dr. Padernal talks to the Oxford Business Group Managing Editor Rodrigo Diaz about the agency’s
accomplishments and efforts regarding irrigation and agriculture.

Executive Course on Project and Construction Management

An executive course on Project and Construction Management will be conducted by the
agency for its key project implementors – regional managers, project managers, and
irrigation management officers. This course aims to improve every aspect of project
implementation by upgrading the knowledge of implementors in every detail of the project
development cycle. Such upgrade includes the contextualization of the whole project
development process to the current state and needs of the agency thus discontinuing
outdated practices.

Review of NIA Charter

Provisions in NIA's charter also need thorough review to appraise certain policies based on
the current needs of the agency. Contextualizing current policies will assure that actions to
be undertaken by the management are appropriate and responsive to current internal and
external trends in civil service and corporate processes. Reviewing the NIA Charter can also
push for innovations in effectively delivering irrigation service and programs to optimal
hectarage and a larger number of farmers nationwide.

In line with this, consultations with different stakeholders especially the IAs will be
undertaken to further promote the participatory approach not just in project implementation
but also in institution building. Likewise, officials and employees down the line will be

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encouraged to contribute their ideas and inputs to improve the NIA charter.

Greater Attention to Substandard Construction and Improving Quality of Construction

As an agency focusing on infrastructure projects for irrigation purposes, Dr. Padernal wants
to ensure that projects are constructed using high quality materials and standards-compliant
practices. He untirely encourages field officers to thoroughly evaluate equipment and
materials prior to actual construction to safeguard the quality of output. Formulation of
evaluation guidelines that are appropriate in the construction of irrigation infrastructure is
necessary to assure that standards are followed if not exceeded. Also, improved and efficient
monitoring activities on all phases of construction shall be observed.

Search for Alternative Designs.

Not all types of irrigation structure designs are applicable to every site or locality. Dr. Padernal
encourages the agency's design engineers to continually venture into alternative project
designs and construction materials that will respond to the actual needs of farmer-
beneficiaries. Also, some designs that the agency is currently using are already outdated and
are not necessarily appropriate to the present context of the country's irrigation and
agricultural situation. Thus, the agency needs to delve in an intense review and research of
alternative designs for irrigation projects.

Dr. Padernal inspecting some of the structures/equipment at the WB-PIDP-funded UCRIS in Kalinga.
Proper Project Preparation

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Dr. Padernal wants to fast-track the implementation of irrigation projects by introducing new
strategies in the entire project implementation process particularly in the project
preparation. In terms of project programming, he wants all units to avoid unnecessary
project splitting so that projects may be finished in 2-3 years instead of 5-10 years that is
happening in some of the projects currently being implemented by NIA. Project planning,
according to him, also needs to be improved. For projects to have an efficient plan, the
establishment of a realistic baseline data should be prioritized. With an updated baseline data,
precise information will be made available that will be useful in preparation of a project. Also
in line with project planning, proper selection of projects will also be observed to ensure
appropriate irrigation projects are provided. Feasibility studies, surveys, and preliminary and
detailed design of projects will be conducted 3-6 months before actual implementation to
ensure that a project is properly prepared before implementation.

NIA Region 7 Manager Engr. Mario Sande and NIA-7 EOD Manager Olimpio J. Galagala Jr. present to Dr.
Padernal the plan for the Improvement Project of the Malinao Dam in Bohol, Region 7.

Improved Public Image

The Administrator continues to improve NIA's public presence through heightened media
exposure and maximized information campaigns. Through his initiative, the agency will
create a professionalized partnership with tri-media channels. Relevant news items will be
regularly sent to media partners through press releases, press conferences/briefings, or
interviews to ensure that the public, especially farmers, will become more aware of the

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agency's programs and initiatives.

The agency, through its Public Affairs and Information Staff, will ensure that media
practicioners will be provided with up-to-date and credible information to be used in news
broadcast or publishing. A NIA Press Corps is also being considered to institutionalize and
professionalize media relations.

Aside from media-related activities, in-house publications will also be strengthened by

ensuring timely production and release. Stories that underline the best practices of the
agency as well as the farmers will be highlighted to project the agency's best image. In line
with this, the agency will also continue to formulate effective informational and educational
campaign materials to increase the general public's awareness about NIA.

Dr. Padernal grants an interview to some members of the press after a press conference.

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 IV. THE ORGANIZATION

Organizational Structure
Dr. Padernal firmly believes that a strong organizational machinery is one of the key factors
in attaining the agency’s goals. Upon assumption of office, he immediately studied the
current structure of NIA and eventually effected an organizational revamp to encourage
motion within the agency. To date, the current structure of the top management down to the
middle management is as follows:

Position/
Office Name Previous Designation
Designation
Florencio F. Padernal Administrator
Regional Manager/
Special Assistant to the Deputy Administratir for
Modesto G. Membreve Administrator (Mini- Engineering and
Office of the Hydro Projects) and Operations
Administrator NIA Consultant
Department Manager/
Department Manager,
Special Assistant to the
Virginia A. Atienza Financial Management
Administrator
Dept.
(Finance)
Office of the Senior Acting Sr. Deputy Regional Manager, Region
Felix M. Razo
Deputy Administrator Administrator 10
Office of the Deputy
Deputy Administrator
Administrator for Manager – Engineering
Erdolfo B. Domingo for Engineering and
Engineering and Dept.
Operations
Operations
Office of the Deputy
Deputy Administrator
Administrator for
Estrella E. Icasiano for Administrative and -
Administrative and
Finance
Finance
Corporate Planning
Angelina P. Angeles Department Manager A -
Services
Acting Department Division Manager – OMAD,
Internal Audit Services Guillermo C. Mercado
Manager IAS
Public Affairs and
Pilipina P. Bermudez Department Manager A -
Information Staff
Department Manager
A; Acting Corporate
Legal Services Genever M. Dionio -
Board Secretary in
concurrent capacity
Acting Department
Engineering Department Lydia C. Esguerra Division Manager, CMD
Manager
Operations Department Florentino R. David Department Manager Department Manager, IAS
Financial Management Acting Department Manager, Accounting
Rebecca C. Malazarte
Department Manager Division

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Administrative Atty. Ailyne C. Agtuca- Acting Department
Legal Services
Department Selda Manager
CAR John L. Socalo Regional Manager -
Regional Manager – Region
Region 1 John N. Celeste Regional Manager
11
Acting Regional Division Manager,
Region 2 Antonio C. Lara
Manager Cagayan-Batanes IMO
Acting Department
MARIIS Wilfredo C. Gloria Division Manager, EOD
Manager
Region 3 Josephine B. Salazar Regional Manager Manager, UPRIIS
UPRIIS Reynaldo D. Puno Operations Manager Manager, Region 3
Region 4A William P. Ragodon Regional Manager Manager, Region 5
Manager, Operations Dept.
Region 4B Efren R. Roqueza Regional Manager
- CO
Region 5 Vicente R. Vicmudo Regional Manager Manager, Region 1
Region 6 Gerardo P. Corsiga Regional Manager -
Acting Regional Division Manager, Central
Region 7 Mario H. Sande
Manager Office
Region 8 Romeo G. Quiza Regional Manager -
Acting Regional Division Manager, NIA-7
Region 9 Diosdado A. Rosales
Manager Admin. & Finance Division
Asst. Administrator, Central
Region 10 Julius S. Maquiling Regional Manager
Office
Regional Manager, Region
Region 11 Alejandro L. Alberca Regional Manager
7
Acting Regional
Division Manager, Sultan
Region 12 Ali S. Satol Manager; ARMM
Kudarat IMO
Coordinator
Acting Regional Division Manager, Cotabato
Caraga C'zar M. Sulaik
Manager IMO
CARP-IC Delsy Revellame Acting Project Manager -
SRIP Eleuterio C. Luz Project Manager -
PIDP Gene P. Ragodon, Jr. Project Manager -
NISRIP Pedro F. De Guzman Project Manager -
JRMP II Gerardo P. Corsiga Acting Project Manager -
BBMP Ronald C. Magsino OIC -
MMIP Noldin S. Oyod Project Manager -
CMIPP Alexander G. Coloma Project Manager -
Asst. Project Manager of
ARISEP Ceferino C. Sta. Ana Project Manager
ARIIP
URIP Gregorio Y. Pang, Jr. Project Manager -
Pinipisakan Estelita S. Sumile Acting Project Manager Project Manager, HCAAP

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At present, Dr. Padernal is leading the NIA management in further studying the current
structure of the agency and developing a more responsive organization. This is still in line
with his administration’s goal to optimize the agency’s machinery towards higher
accomplishments in terms of project implementation, irrigation development, and irrigation
systems’ management. Likewise, the organization must be updated to make it more
responsive to current activities and incurred budget of the agency.

Personnel Inventory
As of Dr. Padernal’s 240th day in office, the total number of employees from different offices
nationwide reached 6,596 compared to 6,546 before he became the Administrator. The COB-
based positions decreased by 53, from 5,497 in june 2014 to 5,444 as of latest available tally.
Positions charged to projects (both CO-based and locally & foreign funded) on the other hand
increased by 103 bringing the total to 1,152 compared to 1,049 as of June 2014. This can be
attributed to the increasing volume of work. Also presented below for comparison is the data
on personnel inventory (which is relatively lower compared to both June 2014 and February
2015 data) as of Dr. Padernal’s 120th day in office (October 31, 2014). The breakdown is as
follows:

June October February

2014 2014 2015
NIA Proper
Monthly/Regular 3,426 3,452 3,466
Casual 2,071 2,065 1,978
Sub-Total 5,497 5,517 5,444
NIA Projects
A. CO-Based 341 307 449
Projects/PMOs/PCOs
B. NIA Foreign-assisted and 708 462 703
Locally funded Projects
Sub-Total 1,049 769 1,152
Grand Total 6,546 6,286 6,596

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 V. CONCLUDING REMARKS

Dr. Padernal acknowledges that there are lots of reforms that have to be done in the National
Irrigation Administration to fully achieve an optimal performance that will again put the
agency as one of the best irrigation agency in the whole of Asia. He does not deny that there
still are gaps that need to be filled, cracks to mend, and holes to patch. Yet, the NIA
Administrator firmly believes that through his determination and innovative measures with
the help and support of the whole workforce of the agency, NIA can achieve one giant stride
to realize this endeavor.

He also rallies every NIA employee to negate all apprehensions and embrace the introduced
changes to have a collective vision towards the improvement not just of the agency but the
service it provides for the farmers nationwide. Besides, as what the mantra of the agency
says, “Farmers and irrigators provide the lifeblood of NIA – without them, there is no NIA.” In
addition, an improved NIA will pave the way for better programs and irrigation projects that
will contribute in concretizing the government’s vision of improving the lives of farmers in
the country.

In his first 240 days, Dr. Padernal proves that change is indeed an integral part of
development and improvement. Sudden movements can be very dizzying but once we get
used to it, the sensation is ethereal. The reforms that Dr. Padernal introduced to the agency
can be overwhelming to some, but he always assures everybody that these actions are for
the benefit of the agency and the whole agriculture sector. His call now is to sustain and
continue these reforms, appreciate their impact, and later on reap the ultimate reward –
satisfaction from the agency’s stakeholders and partners, most especially the farmer-
irrigators. #

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