NIA Completes 170 Solar-Powered Irrigation Projects in Calabarzon Amid El Niño Threat
The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) has completed 170 solar-powered irrigation projects in Calabarzon, aiming to secure a stable and cost-efficient water supply for farmers against the threat of prolonged dry spells from a 'super El Niño'.
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