Marcos emphasized the inauguration of the P19.7 billion Jalaur River Multi-Purpose Project Stage II (JRMP II) in Calinog, Central Iloilo, as a testament to the benefits of investing in irrigation projects to spur economic growth. The JRMP II has three key components: irrigation development, environmental and watershed management, and institutional development. The project also has the capacity to produce 6.6 megawatts of hydroelectric power to augment Panay Island’s power supply. Marcos previously stated that the JRMP II serves as a benchmark and an inspiration for other infrastructure projects due to its scale and magnitude. Data from the Department of Health Western Visayas (DOH-6) showed that at least 61.36 percent of children are fully immunized, below the target of 95 percent.

Source: The Guardian July 22, 2024 16:07 UTC