ILOILO CITY (PIA) - - Engineer Jonel B. Borres is now a full-fledged Project Manager (PM) of Iloilo’s biggest irrigation development project. 

The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) under the leadership of Administrator Ricardo Visaya approved Borres' appointment as Project Manager of Jalaur River Multi-Purpose Project Stage II (JRMP II) on January 25, 2022. 

Prior to this, he served as Acting Project Manager from October 2020, after the untimely demise of Engineer Gerardo P. Corsiga. 

He vowed then to continue the legacy of Corsiga by ensuring success in the implementation of the biggest irrigation project of Iloilo. 

nomical and effective in construction, is being used for the first time in an irrigation development project in the Philippines under the JRMP II.

The Alibunan River Catch Dam is also nearing completion under his leadership.

This 10-meter run off the river type dam will irrigate the Municipality of Calinog and City of Passi which are all under Zone 1 of the project. 

Not to mention that all these accomplishments were realized despite the challenges and threats of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Borres officially assumed his duties as Project Manager and took his Oath of Office on February 2, 2022 through a virtual ceremony officiated by Administrator Visaya, in the presence of NIA top management and JRMP II management and employees. 

As full-fledged Project Manager, he committed to successfully complete the project and ensure that JRMP II will live up to its tagline “Katuwang sa Kauswagan” or Partner in Progress.(Flordalie Pagente-Padillo/laf/PIA6-Iloilo)