The Philippine National Police and the National Irrigation Administration have formalized a partnership to secure government irrigation projects nationwide.
Officials signed a Memorandum of Undertaking during Monday’s flag-raising ceremony at the PNP Grandstand in Camp Crame.
PNP Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III signed on behalf of the police force, alongside Deputy Chief for Administration Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. and Chief of the Directorate for Police Community Relations Maj. Gen. Roderick Augustus Alba.
Representing the NIA was Administrator Eduardo “Eddie” Guillen, who also served as guest of honor and speaker for the ceremony.
The agreement aims to strengthen collaboration in protecting irrigation sites, especially in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas and regions with peace and order concerns.
Under the partnership, the PNP will work closely with NIA and local governments to secure project areas, mobilize communities to protect infrastructure, and assist with any issues during construction. The agencies committed to maintaining close coordination with NIA regional offices and other stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of irrigation programs.
PNP officials said the collaboration underscores the police force’s role not only in maintaining peace and order but also in supporting development programs that improve the lives of rural and underserved communities.
