The National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA), highlighted its overall accomplishment through Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Yearend Program Review and Analysis (PRA) at the NAMRIA Boardroom, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on 25 March 2026. The day-long activity, conducted under the theme “Navigating Agile, Anchored in Excellence and Inclusivity,” reflecting the agency’s commitment to adaptive governance while upholding high standards and inclusive practices.
At the opening of the activity, Officer-in-Charge (OIC) Deputy Administrator Arlene B. Brillantes delivered her remarks, emphasizing the importance of agility, excellence, and inclusivity in sustaining organizational performance. She encouraged participants to assess gaps, address key issues, and work collaboratively to improve service delivery. As she noted, “As we review our accomplishment and performance indicators, we should not focus only in what we deliver but also on how efficiently and effectively we utilize the physical and financial resources.”
OIC-Deputy Administrator Brillantes delivers her opening remarks
Providing an overview of the program, Policy and Planning Division (PPD) Chief Xenia R. Andres outlined the key objectives of the review, including assessing the Agency Performance Review Report (APRR) against General Appropriations Act (GAA) targets, monitoring budget utilization, reviewing procurement and internal control issues, and identifying action plans to address gaps and improve performance. She also presented the status of procurement activities, liquidation of cash advances, and the implementation of the energy and water conservation and solid waste management policies. She reported that NAMRIA achieved 100 percent physical accomplishment of its programmed target for FY 2025.
Financial performance was likewise presented through the Work and Financial Plan, showing a 98.88 percent budget utilization rate in terms of obligations against allotments and financial plans, and a 94.59 percent disbursement rate, reflecting the agency’s efficient use of resources. The review also covered Office Performance Commitment and Review (OPCR) results, where NAMRIA posted a rating of 4.444 (Very Satisfactory) in the first semester and 4.509 (Very Satisfactory) in the second semester, indicating improved performance in the latter half of the fiscal year.
The program proceeded with the discussion on physical performance, highlighting the accomplishments of major delivery units, including the Resource Data Analysis Branch (RDAB), Support Services Branch (SSB), Geospatial Information System Management Branch (GISMB),Mapping and Geodesy Branch (HB), and the Administrator’s Office, all of which contributed to the agency’s overall performance for FY 2025.
Follow-through presentations on financial performance, internal control monitoring, and procurement management were conducted. The Internal Audit Unit reported on the status of liquidation of cash advances and emphasized compliance and accountability measures, while the Engineering Services Division gave updates on the implementation of energy and water conservation initiatives and ecological solid waste management measures. Updates on FY 2025 procurement activities as well as preparations for FY 2026 early procurement activities, were also discussed, highlighting efforts to improve procurement timelines and prevent delays in project implementation.
Deputy Administrator Efren P. Carandang provided feedback as the conclusion of the PRA, reinforcing the importance of aligning operational targets with the agency’s strategic direction. He emphasized the need to sustain performance and remain focused on long-term goals stating, “Let us continue our Strategic Plan, and again, wag nating aalisin ang bigger picture. Everything that we do, year after year are parts of this bigger picture.”
Deputy Administrator Carandang delivers his feedback
The activity featured the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Awards, recognizing the outstanding performance of NAMRIA’s delivery units, divisions, and committees. Awards were granted to the SSB, HB, MGB, RDAB, and GISMB, as well as to their respective divisions, for their contributions to operational efficiency, project implementation, and organizational support.
Special recognition was given to various agency committees and teams, including the Gender and Development Focal Point System, Morale and Welfare Program Committee, Health, Safety and Resiliency Program Committee, Quality Management System Team, 5S committee, Freedom of Information Committee, Emergency Response Team, Security Team, whose contributions strengthened institutional effectiveness and employee welfare.
Participants from the Internal Audit Unit, Administrator’s Office with
Usec. Tiangco and officials during the M&E awarding ceremony
In his closing remarks, NAMRIA Administrator, Usec. Peter N. Tiangco, PhD, CESO I, emphasized the importance of the PRA as a vital mechanism for assessing performance and guiding continuous improvement. He expressed his appreciation to all participants for their dedication and contributions, underscoring that the PRA provides an opportunity to identify areas for corrective action while strengthening effective practices. He stated, “This PRA is very important, in this (PRA) we should be able to identify the necessary collections for things that we are doing wrong, and at the same time, improve the things that we are doing right.”
Usec. Tiangco delivers his closing remark
NAMRIA Officials pose with Usec. Tiangco for a souvenir photo