The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) is a government-owned and controlled corporation primarily responsible for irrigation development and management.
It was created under Republic Act (RA) 3601 on June 22, 1963. Its charter was amended by Presidential Decree (PD) 552 on September 11, 1974 and PD 1702 on July 17, 1980. Both increased the capitalization and broadened the authority of the Agency.
For 45 years and 8 months National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Region 7 was part of Region 8 as its “mother region”, under Resolution No. 7567-09 series of 2009 it was successfully established through the great effort of Bohol leaders.
REGION VII REGIONAL MANAGERS
2009-2011 | RIM, Engr. Modesto G. Membreve
2011-2013 | Acting RIM, Engr. Diosdado A. Rosales
2013-2014 | Acting RIM, Engr. Alejandro L. Alberca
2014-2016 | RIM, Engr. Mario H. Sande
2016-2017(AUG) | RIM, Engr. Modesto G. Membreve
2017(AUG-15)-2018(JAN-15) | Engr. Ramon A. Bugacia
2018(JAN-16)- 2019(AUG) | Engr. Modesto G. Membreve
2019(AUG)-2021(OCT 25) | Engr. Wilson M. Lopez
2021(OCT)–2023(AUG) | Engr. Reyne B. Ugay
2023(AUG) - 2024(DEC 31) | Engr. Rory F. Avance
2025(JAN) - PRESENT) | Engr. Antonio B. Gujeling