𝑵𝑰𝑨 𝑹𝒆𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕 𝑺𝒊𝒕𝒆 𝑽𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝑺𝒐𝒍𝒂𝒓 𝑾𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑺𝒚𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒎 𝒊𝒏 𝑫𝒂𝒑𝒊𝒘𝒂𝒌

Representatives from the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) visited the Dapiwak, Dumingag Campus on February 11, 2025, to conduct a site validation for the water source identified through Georesistivity for the proposed Solar Water System. The initiative, aimed at enhancing water access and agricultural sustainability, aligns with the institution’s commitment to environmental stewardship and cost-effective resource management.

Dr. Moises Glenn G. Tangalin, Dumingag Campus Director, facilitated the visit and led the NIA delegates, including Hydrologist Jimuel Q. Cubelo, Engr. Delmar S. Apale, Irrigators Development Officer B Junrey R. Bayaw, Utility Worker A Jellymie Ann B. To-os, and Vechierose Abantao, a representative from D’ Brothers International Trading Corporation, the project’s contractor. The team inspected the designated area to assess its viability for the P15 million solar-powered water system.

The proposed project will supply water to the entire Barangay Dapiwak, benefiting residents and agricultural activities. It aims to provide irrigation for rice fields and high-value crops, ensuring a sustainable water source for the community. The system is designed to operate efficiently while reducing dependency on traditional energy sources.

Dr. Tangalin expressed his gratitude for the site validation and conveyed optimism for the project’s implementation. He emphasized the potential impact of the solar water system in addressing water supply challenges and supporting agricultural productivity in the area.