ENGR. Jonel Borres (left), project manager for the Jalaur River Multipurpose Project-Stage II (JRMP-II), briefs Sen. Franklin M. Drilon (2nd from left) during an inspection at the project site in Calinog, Iloilo. (JRMP-II PIO)
ILOILO CITY – The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) has confirmed
ILOILO CITY, April 30 (PIA) – The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) said that the implementation of the P11.2-billion Jalaur River Multi-Purpose Project Stage II (JRMP II) is still ahead of its target.
In a virtual press conference held April 29, Engr. Jonel Borres, acting project manager of the Project Management Office (PMO) of JRMP II , said that the implementation of Iloilo’s biggest irrigation development project continues to gain momentum.
“We are hopeful that we can finish the project by the year 2023,” Borres said.
The over-all physical accomplishment of JRMP II, considering both Government of the Philippines (GOP) and Loan Proceed (LP) components, is recorded at 37.83 percent, as of first quarter of 2021.