Zamboanga farmers thankful for solar-powered water pumps

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00:00Water supply issue for Zamboanga farmers has been resolved with solar-powered water system pumps

00:07the government provided in the region.

00:09This source will be able to supply water to multiple hectares of farmland.

00:14Philippine Information Agency Zamboanga Mayra Espinoza has the details.

00:22Farmers in Zamboanga City are extremely grateful for the assistance of solar-powered water pumps

00:27provided to various associations.

00:29Farmers no longer worry about running out of water supply especially during drought seasons.

00:49Nearly 40 solar-powered water system projects have been provided and are currently underway

00:55by the National Irrigation Administration in the region.

00:58Several of these systems are in Zamboanga City with each water pump able to supply

01:03water to multiple hectares of farmland.

01:05According to the farmers, they are saving significantly due to the water supply

01:10and in addition financial assistance from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

01:14earlier this year has provided substantial support.

01:16Water supply is no longer an issue for farmers thanks to the solar-powered water pumps provided by the government.

01:33From the Philippine Information Agency Zamboanga, this is Mayra Espinoza for Balitang Pambansa.

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