Philippines: Greenhouse project launched in Eastern Samar town

Officials of Guiuan town in Eastern Samar inaugurated on Nov. 6 a greenhouse project that would help improve food security by adopting innovative agricultural practices. The greenhouse uses a solar hydroponic system, where vegetables grow with the use of a solar supply instead of soil. The P2-million project, donated by the Chinese Embassy and established at the town’s Eco-waste and Management Center, would enable the cultivation of several vegetables like cabbage, lettuce, eggplant, and okra, among others. Guiuan Mayor Annaliza Gonzales-Kwan said these crops would not only enhance the nutrition of the local population but also contribute to the economic well-being of the community. “I find the timing appropriate. After all, one of the most critical sectors affected by climate change that brought us typhoons like Super Typhoon ...