Category: Environment

NIA-CAR DEVELOPS 104,440 HECTARES OF IRRIGATION AREA, BENEFITS THOUSANDS OF FARMERS

LA TRINIDAD, Benguet- True to its mandate of developing, operating, and maintaining irrigation systems in support of the government’s agricultural program -to sustain food security, the National Irrigation Administration-Cordillera Administrative Region (NIA-CAR) has developed a total of 104,440 hectares, equivalent to 56.33 percent out of the 185,406 (Has.) of the potential irrigable area in the […]

EDIBLE LANDSCAPE

Twelve entries from various community-based organizations will vie in the Edible Landscaping Contest. Judging will be held tomorrow May 20, 2022. The activity is part of the 2022 Urban Famers and Fisherfolks Month celebration in the city spearheaded by the City Veterinary and Agriculture Office. Cash prizes and plaques await the top 4 winners in […]

GIANT WINDMILLS IN BANGUI, ILOCOS NORTE

Bangui, Ilocos Norte Tourists flock to the shores of Bangui Bay where the giant windmills, the first in Southeast Asia, are located.Photo by the Ilocos Norte Tourism Office

COOLING TIME IN BOLINAO FALLS

Residents and tourists may now enjoy the beauty and cooling water of the popular Bolinao Falls 2, after almost two years of the pandemic. Bolinao falls is the best of all three falls and one of the favorite tourist destinations in Bolinao, Pangasinan records more than 500,000 visitors before the pandemic in 2019. Photo by […]

SUNSET AT A FISHING VILLAGE

Two local fishermen head home as the sun sets off the horizon here along the shores of barangay Torre, Currimao, a fishing village once bustling with tourism activities when international cruise ships dock here almost monthly before the pandemic hit the country two years ago. (Artemio A. Dumlao)

FOREST BATHING AT YELLOW TRAIL

Baguio residents “breathe” at the Camp John Hay’s Yellow Trail even as the Forest Bathing experience here have opened after a momentary respite several months ago after a reported vandalizing incident disrespecting the natural beauty of the area. This as such open space health and wellness activities are still allowed amid the restrictions imposed with […]

COMPLETED IRRIGATION PROJECT-PUDTOL, APAYAO

The P6-M Pudtol Solar Pump located in Barangay Swan was programmed to irrigate 10 hectares. It is funded under NIA-CAR’s Establishment of Groundwater Pump Irrigation Project (EGPIP) 2021. Photo courtesy of NIA-CAR “NIA-CAR finishes 104 irrigation projects in CY 2021.” LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – True to its mandate of developing, construction, operating, and maintaining irrigation […]

Sunset view from atop Baguio

A symphony of colors from Baguio City’s ridge to the Lingayen Gulf reefs towards the horizon during the first days of 2022. Artemio A. Dumlao

LAZY RIVER

Tourists, young and old, enjoyed a lazy river at a “paradise” at the shores of barangay Canaoay, San Fernando City, La Union inside the posh Aureo resorts and hotel, now teeming with guests as the province, known for its fine shores and beaches, opens up for tourists from all over Luzon. Artemio A. Dumlao

ASINPULO IFUGAO, MT. PROVINCE & BUGUIAS

IN ASIPULO, IFUGAO: Photo show the beautiful and refreshing scenic view of the irrigable area of the just completed Pahadan Tubatang Communal Irrigation Project (CIP), funded under Balikatan Sagip Patubig Program (BSPP) CY 2021. The six hectares irrigable area has 21 farmer-beneficiaries. IN BONTOC, MOUNTAIN PROVINCE: Photos show portion of the completed facilities and the […]

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