Iloilo City Agriculturist Iñigo Garingalao emphasized early planting as a practical measure to help farmers reduce potential agricultural losses during severe El Niño conditions.
A new solar-powered irrigation project in Leyte is expected to provide farmers with more dependable water supplies while helping lower agricultural production costs.
A renewable energy firm turned over PHP353,000 to Ilocos Norte provincial government with its initiative to build solar technology for local residents.
The Leyte government invested Php 70 million in solar power systems at the new provincial capitol complex, hoping to inspire other entities to go sustainable.