What do you think is the economic effect of Hydroelectric energy to the Philippines?

Question

What do you think is the economic effect of Hydroelectric energy to the Philippines?

Answer 1

hydroelectric power costs lower than gas- or diesel-powered plants; however, it deprives the water needed for the irrigation of farms. that's why rice production decreased as the farmers only rely on rain water for their irrigation.

this is one reason why the philippines became the #1 importer of rice from being the #1 producer in asia.

Answer 2

It's main intent is for the preservation of the Rice Terraces. This will help sustain rice production to feed the burgeoning population growth.