Manila, March 4 -- The bidding to complete the high line canal of the Jalaur River Multipurpose II (JRMP II) project in Iloilo province is ongoing, with the target to complete the last infrastructure component by the end of 2026.

"We are banking on the capacity, knowledge, and experience of our local contractors when it comes to irrigation projects to fast-track the implementation of our project. We are looking into this positively," said JRMP II spokesperson Steve Cordero in an interview on Tuesday.

He added that they are looking forward to its completion so its bulk water component could start.

Cordero explained that the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) and international contractor Daewoo signed a mutual contract amendment wh...