Over 1,000 ha of farms get year-round irrigation in Palawan town

newsinfo / Regions Regions Over 1,000 ha of farms get year-round irrigation in Palawan town By: Geraldford Ticke - @inquirerdotnet Philippine Daily Inquirer / 02:37 AM July 24, 2026 Share: Inquirer files ABORLAN, PALAWAN, Philippines — President Marcos led the inauguration ceremony and turnover of the Ibato-Iraan Small Reservoir Irrigation Project (SRIP) in Barangay Sagpangan, here on Thursday, July 23, marking the start of a new significant chapter in agricultural development in the town. The Ibato-Iraan SRIP, the first reservoir-type irrigation system in the province, is considered the largest project of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) in the province of Palawan, worth P866.2 million with a capability of providing steady and year-round water supply to some 1,072 hectares of agricultural land across three barangays: Iraan, Isaub and Sagpangan here.

Article continues after this advertisement The project, which was turned over to the Ibato-Iraan Farmer’s Irrigators Association, Inc., is expected to benefit some 425 member-farmers and their families, where Marcos said he sees a steady increase in productivity with improved crop yields and higher incomes.FEATURED STORIES NEWSINFO Pagasa: Wind Signal No.

1 raised over parts of N. Luzon due to Kiyapo NEWSINFO INQToday: Signal No. 1 in 13 Luzon areas due to Tropical Depression Kiyapo NEWSINFO Hontiveros seeks NBI help over online death threats against her READ: Marcos opens dam in Sultan Kudarat, gives aid in South Cotabato He said for so many years, farmers in the area have relied solely on unpredictable rainfall, making every planting season uncertain.

With the completion of the irrigation system, they can now plan their cropping seasons with greater confidence, improve farm productivity, and achieve more stable harvests and higher incomes. READ: Marcos pushes climate-smart farming as Bohol irrigation project opens The project’s inauguration officially marks the beginning of its operation, providing a reliable water supply that will benefit farming communities and strengthen agricultural productivity for generations to come. Article continues after this advertisement “We expect an increase in harvest and better quality of products for a higher income for our farmers,” he said.

“More than that, this project also brings peace of mind to farmers with a steady supply of water for a better future for every family who depends on farming,” he added. Article continues after this advertisement After the inauguration, Marcos flew back to Puerto Princesa City to also lead the ceremonial distribution of 10-kilogram rice subsidies to 1,000 beneficiary families under the Local Government Support Fund, which he said intends to ensure that vulnerable families will have food on their tables as part of his administration’s commitment to address hunger and improve food security. He said through the LGSF, the national government aims to continuously provide assistance to low-income families as support to programs of local government units in addressing food security.

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