BBMP Phase II

𝐁𝐁𝐌𝐏 𝐈𝐈 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠

On September 7, 2026, at the NIA-BBMP II Function Hall in Matatalaib, Tarlac City, the BBMP II Project Manager convened a meeting with key personnel to address issues caused by recent weather disruptions, review ongoing construction activities, and assess site conditions.

The Construction Management Division was instructed to coordinate with the contractor to address site concerns and implement measures that ensure work continuity and minimize delays.

Emphasis was placed on proactive coordination, timely action, and effective site management to ensure the construction project continued to progress and maintain the project schedule.

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Ika-7 ng Setyembre, 2026 — Sa pamumuno ng Office of the Project Manager sa lingguhang Flag Raising Ceremony, ipinapaalala na ang tagumpay ng proyekto ay hindi lamang batay sa natapos na gawain, kundi higit sa lahat sa pagkakaisa at pagtutulungan.

Kaakibat ng mensahe ng pagkakaisa at pagtutulungan, isang makabuluhang paalala mula sa BBMP II Project Manager: “Kapit-kamay, kapit-bisig tayo at sama-sama nating itaguyod ang matagumpay na pagpapatupad ng proyektong ito.”

Ang paalalang ito ay gabay upang maging inspirasyon ang bawat isa sa pag-abot ng tagumpay. Sa bawat hamon, panatilihin ang pagkakaisa, at sa bawat gawain ay ipamalas ang dedikasyon.

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Honoring Heroes of the Past and Present

This National Heroes’ Day, the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) honors the valor and sacrifices of our national heroes who fought for the country’s freedom, as well as the dedication of Filipino farmers who help sustain the nation’s food security.

May this occasion remind us of the importance of serving others and putting the welfare of the Filipino people first.

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𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞, 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐜

Earlier today, a special meeting was spearheaded by the Project Manager at the SCIC temporary facilities in Brgy. Maamot, San Jose, Tarlac, bringing together technical personnel from the Balog-Balog Multipurpose Project Phase II (BBMP II) and representatives from the contractor, Sta. Clara International Corporation (SCIC). The discussions centered on critical site concerns, most notably the immediate restoration of the access road, which suffered damage due to past weather disturbances and remains impassable to four-wheel vehicles. Resolving this transport hurdle was a primary focus, alongside other urgent matters necessary to keep operations moving forward.

Afterward, a comprehensive site inspection was conducted to evaluate current progress and determine immediate action steps for smooth project implementation. Field activities currently feature diversion and power tunnel blasting, the excavation of blasted materials, shotcreting and installation of SRS, alongside active drilling and grouting in the core trench, as well as the leveling of the dam embankment.

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𝐁𝐁𝐌𝐏 𝐈𝐈 𝐏𝐌𝐎 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬

After a week of work-from-home (WFH) arrangements due to the Habagat, the BBMP II Project Manager convened a PMO staff meeting at the NIA-BBMP II Function Hall in Matatalaib, Tarlac City, on August 24, 2026. Division Managers, Section Chiefs, and key personnel gathered for a candid assessment of the project's current status.

Rather than a standard review of achievements, the discussion centered on implementation issues, on-the-ground constraints, and practical solutions. Management reviewed activity statuses across all divisions, focusing on urgent concerns, inter-unit coordination, and actionable steps to maintain momentum despite recent weather disruptions.

Ultimately, the meeting aligned divisions, clarified priorities, and secured workable responses to challenges faced during continued project implementation.

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𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞, 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐭: 𝐁𝐁𝐌𝐏 𝐈𝐈 𝐏𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐀𝐦𝐢𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲

On August 21, 2026, while a holiday usually means resting, progress at the Balog-Balog Multipurpose Project Phase II did not pause for the calendar. BBMP II Division Managers Engr. Jose Shiedel N. Segubience (Construction Management Division) and Engr. Marson S. Bocobo (Engineering Division) spent their break on the ground, leading a thorough inspection of the storage dam, along with appurtenant structures and vital areas affected by the recent southwest monsoon (habagat).

The site visit captured the full scope of active civil works and logistical challenges on-site, featuring heavy equipment and crews hard at work inside the tunnels handling excavation, haulers, critical structural rib installations, and shotcreting. Construction crews are pushing forward with drilling, blasting, and pre-support measures at the diversion and power tunnel outlets to ensure stability against water flow and past weather disturbances. Inspections also covered crucial transit routes impacted by the weather, where road shoulder damage and edge collapses are actively marked with safety cones and caution tape.

Furthermore, Project Management Office officials and technical staff gathered for strategic discussions in the field, ensuring every phase of construction remained tightly coordinated and responsive to current challenges. This underscored an uncompromising commitment to keeping the project moving forward under any circumstances.

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The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) joins the nation in commemorating Ninoy Aquino Day on August 21, 2026.

On this day, we look back on his life and contributions to Philippine history and public service.

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Continuing its assessment of requests to include additional families in the BBMP II Project-Affected Families (PAFs) roster, the Technical Working Group (TWG) met on August 18, 2026. The team thoroughly vetted proposals from Sitios Tudek, Dirita, and Tangan-Tangan to ensure every verified family met the required eligibility criteria.

That same day, at the Maamot Resettlement covered court in San Jose, Tarlac, the TWG held a dialogue with the first category of PAFs. The session focused on reaching a consensus regarding the preferred value of the proposed monetization of agroforestry. This consultation gave residents a platform to voice feedback and address livelihood concerns directly with project implementers and allowed the TWG to outline alternative arrangements aligned with the community's economic well-being.

Ultimately, these inclusive steps support the program's primary goal: advancing vital regional infrastructure while protecting the rights and welfare of displaced communities.

Key BBMP II PMO officials attended the meeting, including the Project Manager and Division Managers Engr. Jose Shiedel N. Segubience (CMD) and Engr. Marson S. Bocobo (Engineering). Local government was represented by Maamot Barangay Chairperson Hon. Rosemarie T. Viniegas, Sula Barangay Chairperson Hon. Moises V. Padua, and Atty. Fatima Morales of LGU San Jose. Maamot IPMR Mr. Tolendo L. Capitle, Municipal IPMR Ms. Marilou G. Modelo, and NCIP representative Atty. Sharmaine Valenzuela were also in attendance, ensuring that Indigenous Peoples' perspectives and concerns were addressed. Mr. John Bjorn Enzo N. Basco (MGB), Atty. Bjorn M. Madrid (NIA Central Office Legal Services), and Atty. Kim-Valentino Taguinaldo (ROW and Resettlement Technical Assistant) were present as well.

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𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐁𝐌𝐏 𝐈𝐈
On August 12, 2026, the Technical Working Group for the Balog-Balog Multipurpose Project Phase II (BBMP II) convened at the NIA-BBMP II Function Hall in Matatalaib, Tarlac City. Although the meeting was originally scheduled to end at the usual time, it was extended until 6:30 PM to accommodate critical deliberations on the resettlement program. The group thoroughly reviewed the eligibility criteria for the proposed list of additional families from Barangays Maamot, Dirita, and Tangan-Tangan, and established clear rules to exclude unrelated claims. Following these discussions, the additional list for Maamot Proper was finalized, while the inclusion of families from Dirita and Tangan-Tangan will be reviewed and finalized at the next meeting.

Attendees included BBMP II PMO Officials led by the Project Manager, Barangay Chairperson, Maamot, San Jose, Hon. Rosemarie T. Viniegas; IPMR, Maamot, Mr. Tolendo L. Capitle; San Jose Municipal IPMR, Ms. Marilou G. Modelo; NCIP Representative, Atty. Sharmaine Valenzuela, LGU San Jose, Tarlac Representative, Atty. Fatima Morales, and CENRO-Capas Representative, Mr. Emmanuel T. Razalan.

Representatives from the NIA Central Office Legal Services Department were also present: Atty. Joseph Adrian L. Toquero and Atty. Bjorn M. Madrid (who participated virtually). In addition, Atty. Kim-Valentino Taguinaldo, Technical Assistant for ROW and Resettlement, attended the meeting. Together, they provided comprehensive legal guidance, ensuring that all discussions aligned with relevant regulations and best practices.

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