National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Region 7 Acting Regional Manager Engr. Reyne B. Ugay visits Siquijor on March 10, 2022.
In his one-day visit, Engr. Ugay undertakes a series of activities together with IDS Chief Elvira Alvarado, Industrial Design Specialist Lenie C. Salinas and Engineering, Construction and Operation Chief of Bohol-Siquijor Office, Engr. Evaristo R. Borja.
The team paid courtesy to Governor Zaldy S. Villa and Lazi Mayor James D. Monte in their respective offices. The officials showed support as they presented the agency's 2022 project implementations and future project development plans for the Province of Siquijor.
This was followed by a series of inspections for the Lazi-Maria SIP ongoing reservoir construction and its newly completed diversion dam and the Napo Small Irrigation System (SIS) which is under operation and maintenance.
The activity concluded with RM's Meet and Greet with the Federation of Siquijor Farmers. RM Ugay vitalized the commitment and participation of the farmers in the implementation of the Enhanced Partnership against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP) Program and the implementation of the Devolution activities. Other important issues and concerns were also discussed in the meeting.
Overall the objective of the visit by Engr. Ugay and his team was a success.