NIA Region I

The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) is a government-owned and controlled corporation primarily responsible for irrigation development and management. It was created underRepublic Act (RA) 3601 on 22 June 1963. Its charter was amended byPresidential Decree (PD) 552 on 11 September 1974 andPD 1702on 17 July 1980. Both increased the capitalization and broadened the authority of the Agency.

Presently under the Presidential Assistant for Food Security and Agricultural Modernization of the Office of the President, NIA Region 1 is located at Urdaneta City, Pangasinan. Under the stewardship of Regional Manager Engr. John N. Celeste.