The Department of Budget and Management has made available P8.1 billion for flood control and irrigation projects, including P5 billion for a package of projects in Metro Manila and nearby provinces.
The government gave out P3.1 billion in subsidies to state-owned and -controlled corporations in September, a big part of which was allocated to those engaged in projects related to utilities, housing, irrigation and rice.
Power giant First Gen Corp. is studying the feasibility of the P14-billion Balintingon Reservoir multipurpose project in Nueva Ecija, which would mark the Lopez family’s foray into the bulk water supply business.
The Philippines and South Korea are set to sign an agreement that will cover an P11.21-billion irrigation project during the 45th Asian Development Bank (ADB) Annual Meeting of the board of governors in Manila.
The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) aims to cover 1,516 hectares of land under its Repair and Establishment of Groundwater Irrigation Project this year, NIA administrator Antonio Nangel said. The project uses pumps to bring irrigation services to farms and develops small water-impounding systems, Nangel said. The agency is spending about P50 million for this, he [...]
No water, no food. That may sound like an exaggerated statement, but it is not. A look at today’s literature shows an inextricable link between water and food. On a more ominous note, others say the next global crisis, and even war, will revolve around water. Compounded by climate change and rapid population growth, we [...]
