Marcos inspects P100-M solar irrigation project in Leyte

President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. inspected Monday a solar project in Ormoc City, Leyte. 

Together with National Irrigation Administration administrator Eduardo Guillen, Marcos conducted a site visit at the RM Tan Solar Pump Irrigation Project, which has a total project cost of P100 million. 

The said project aims to provide irrigation water to 100 hectares of farmland, which will ensure sufficient supply for two cropping seasons. 

The irrigation will benefit at least 92 local farmers, including their families. Through this project, the farmers will no longer have to rely on diesel-powered motor pumps for irrigation. 

Aside from being cost-efficient, solar projects are also environmentally friendly and it reinforces NIA's dedication when it comes to renewable energy development.

In May, Marcos highlighted the significance of solar-powered irrigation in sustainable agriculture, saying that once installed and is drawing electricity from the sun, there is no need for crude oil. — RSJ, GMA Integrated News