Manila, Feb. 12 -- The Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) has started its right-of-way (ROW) acquisition for the Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) West Extension, an official said Wednesday.

In an interview over Radyo Pilipinas, LRTA Administrator Hernando Cabrera said PHP2 billion has so far been allotted for the ROW acquisition for the project.

The entire project has a budget of PHP10 billion.

"Magpa-prioritize tayo na bilhin na, asikasuhin na yung ROW, kasama na rito yung paglilipat ng utilities gaya ng kawad ng kuryente, tubo ng tubig (We will prioritize the ROW, including the relocation of utilities such as electric lines and water pipes)," Cabrera said.

Once the acquisition of properties for ROW is completed, he said the implem...