Today, June 21, 2024, three Irrigators’ Associations from Region 9 were honored as Outstanding Irrigators Associations (IAs) during the National Irrigation Administration’s 61st Anniversary celebration, held at the NIA Central Office Covered Court, Diliman, Quezon City

The 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐈𝐀, 𝐈𝐧𝐜. located in Diplahan, Zamboanga Sibugay was awarded as the Outstanding IA Performer in the National Irrigation System (NIS) category. They received a Project Proposal amounting to 1.3 Million Pesos, a Php 300,000 livelihood program, and a cash incentive of Php 33,000.

The 𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐧-𝐊𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧-𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐰𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐀 from Payao, Zamboanga Sibugay, also awarded as Outstanding IA Performer in the Communal Irrigation System (CIS). They received the same reward and incentive as the NIS winner.

The 𝐒𝐭𝐚. 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐳 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐨 𝐊𝐚𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐮𝐠𝐰𝐚𝐧 (𝐒𝐁𝐊𝐏) 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐫𝐜 𝐈𝐀, 𝐈𝐧𝐜. from Mahayag, Zamboanga del Sur was awarded as the Outstanding IA Performer in the CARP-IC category, and they received Php 100,000 cash reward as incentive.

NIA-9 Regional Manager, Engr. June Nathaniel S. Plaza also received a recognition for the support given to the winning IAs. The winners were accompanied by EOD Manager Antonio Gujeling, field office managers, and IDP implementers.

Proudly representing their respective Irrigators’ Associations were the IA Presidents and officials. Notable attendees included Hon. Joshua Carlo R. Mendoza, Municipal Mayor of Payao, Zamboanga Sibugay, and Hon. Rico Maata, SB member of Payao, Zamboanga Sibugay, who lent their support and presence to this momentous occasion.