NIA opens 6 solar-powered irrigation sites in Leyte amid El Niño

Inquirer.net - Nov 3, 2026

TACLOBAN CITY — The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) in Eastern Visayas has inaugurated six solar-powered irrigation facilities in Leyte to strengthen water supply to farmlands and help farmers prepare for the possible effects of the looming Super El Niño. NIA Region 8, led by Regional Manager Jaime de Jesus, formally opened the Opong Solar Pump

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Is sugar in Negros still sweet?

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MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Tuesday urged government officials to protect farmers opposing mining exploration activities in Kasibu, Nueva Vizcaya. According to the senator, government agencies should respect the rights of residents who have maintained barricades for nearly six months to oppose the exploration project of North Luzon Mineral Resources Corp. (NLMRC).

Army troops hone life-saving skills in Davao de Oro

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DFA opens authentication hub in Bohol

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DFA opens authentication hub in Bohol

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High heat index halts in-person classes in Tacloban public schools

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