ADB-JBIC assisted project in Antique nears completion
Aiming to promote economic growth especially in rural areas, the Department of Public Works and Highways Asian Development Bank (ADB) Project Management Office announced the near completion of two vital road networks in the Province of Antique.
In his report to Secretary Hermogenes E. Ebdane Jr. ADB Project Director Subair Diron said that the Iloilo - Asluman Road and Patnongon - Nabas Road in Antique would be completed by the end of February 2006.
With Secretary Ebdane's instruction to fast track the implementation of the project, we are strictly monitoring the scheduled construction works on the site to assure the quality of work and that the project will be completed on time' Diron said.
Funded by the Asian Development Bank, Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) and Government of the Philippines, the total cost of Iloilo - Asmulan Road Project is P728 million, while the Patnongon - Nabas Road in P166 million.
Both projects involve the asphalt concrete overlay on existing roads, shoulder and drainage improvement, and installation of road safety device and markings.
Upon its completion, the project will serve as alternate route from Iloilo City going to Aklan. It will also spur economic growth as it links barangay roads leading to various tourists' spots in Panay Island.