NIA eyes conversion of 7 irrigation systems to solar power in Bicol

LEGAZPI CITY — The National Irrigation Administration in Bicol (NIA-5) is targeting the conversion of seven fuel-powered irrigation systems into solar-powered facilities. In a phone interview on Wednesday, Ma. Cleofe Baraero, NIA-Bicol spokesperson, said the seven irrigation systems are in the provinces of Albay, Camarines Sur, Masbate, Sorsogon and Camarines Norte. “The project has an allocated