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 project site is still high and the road Upper CW-MP-06- SEGAL Construction/ going to worksites is not passable Butigue SRIP, 2013 6,491,521.46 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/ 2013 regrading/maintenance of the road, 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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