The NIA Upper Pampanga River Integrated Irrigation Systems (UPRIIS) has made history by securing the Outstanding Integrated Irrigation Systems Office (IISO) for the fifth time. Having already been recognized as the Best Integrated Irrigation Systems Office of the Year in four previous years, the office’s latest award further cements its legacy as a Hall of Famer for the Best IISO. This recognition, given after the careful evaluation of the NIA Program on Awards and Incentive for Service Excellence (PRAISE) Committee, was awarded on 21 June 2024 at the NIA Central Office, Diliman, Quezon City during the NIA 61st Founding Anniversary Celebration.
UPRIIS Managers led by Department Manager Engr. Gertrudes A. Viado received the plaque and cash incentive for the Outstanding IISO as awarded by the NIA Top Management Officials headed by Administrator Engr. Eduardo Eddie G. Guillen and Anniversary Guest of Honor and Speaker Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. represented by Undersecretary Christopher Morales.
In addition to the Outstanding IISO, UPRIIS received other awards with their corresponding cash prizes, plaques and tokens. UPRIIS Division III under the stewardship of its Manager Engr. Elenita L. Toquero, was acclaimed as the Outstanding Integrated Irrigation Systems Division Office.
UPRIIS Division V Irrigators Association (IA), NACATAMAACO IA, Inc. headed by President Dante A. Lazatin was also recognized as one of the Top Five (5) Oustanding Irrigators Association for the National Irrigation System (NIS) Category.
Moreover, UPRIIS Mr. and Ms. NIA Candidates, Engr. Darwin C. Mariano and Engr. Lovely Jhoy D. Domingo bagged the Mr. and Ms. NIAn’s Choice Awards and secured spots in the Top 8 Finalists on the Search for Mr. and Ms. NIA 2024. Ultimately, Engr. Domingo emerged as the Ms. NIA 2024 1st Runner Up.
The UPRIIS Top Officials extend its heartfelt gratitude and shares the pride with the whole UPRIIS Family.
Happy 61st NIA Anniversary!