On February 26, 2025, the National Irrigation Administration Region VIII celebrates the culmination of the Farming Support Services Program (FSSP)/Rice Contract Farming in the Bito River Irrigation System and conducts Kadiwa ng Pangulo sa NIA at NIA Regional Office VIII, Marasbaras, Tacloban City.
NIA Regional Manager Engr. Jaime C. De Jesus emphasizes, “Kung di dahil sa inyo mga IA at NIA employees ang Farming Support Services Program, ay hindi ito magiging successful. Maraming salamat po sa inyong lahat, ito ay tuloy-tuloy na programa ng NIA.”
This activity aims to celebrate the farmers' and NIA's hard work, perseverance, and dedication during the FSSP Implementation and facilitate direct marketing of BBM Rice and agricultural products of the Irrigators Association through Kadiwa.
The Bito River Irrigation System is the pilot system of the program FSSP in Region VIII. It has a total service area of 1,661 hectares covering the municipalities of Javier and Abuyog, Leyte, benefitting 1,489 farmers. The primary goal of the program is to enhance rice productivity, increase farmers' income, and ultimately produce high-quality rice at a lower price.
As of 3:00 pm, 991 bags had already been sold. BBM rice is for sale with priority given to the vulnerable sector, senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWD), solo parents, and members of 4Ps.
Dayon ngan palit kamo ha Kadiwa ng Pangulo sa NIA!
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