ABSTRACT
This introduction presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in the subsequent chapters of this book. The book highlights the trend and presents state of irrigation development in the Philippines as well as the nature and scope of the study. It gives an overview of the state of irrigation in a global perspective; brief history of irrigation development in the Philippines, the present level of irrigation development and issues in the irrigation sector; and the rationale, research questions, hypothesis, objectives, and research methodology of the study. The book provides descriptions of general hydro-climatic, socioeconomic conditions, laws and policies of the country that are relevant to water resources and irrigation development. It discusses the results of the assessment study on the impact of rehabilitation in increasing the service area actually irrigated. The book deals with the water flow paths, system management, irrigation service and demand.
