The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in convergence with the Department of Tourism (DOT) has completed the first phase of road concreting project that will lead tourists to the hidden Manlud Falls in Barangay Sto. Rosario, Ajuy town, Iloilo.
DPWH Secretary Mark A. Villar said the paving of the 1.32-kilometer portion or Phase 1 of Sitio Calubihan-Sitio Manlud Road was undertaken by the DPWH Iloilo 3rd District Engineering Office in the amount of P15.45 Million.
“This is just the beginning of a multi-year project that will facilitate the easier access of local and international tourists to this waterfall in Ajuy and benefit locals residing along the road,” said Secretary Villar.
“Another 1.41 kilometer, 2-lane will be concreted next year as we have proposed its inclusion in the 2021 General Appropriations Act,” said Secretary Villar.
DPWH Iloilo 3rd DEO will require an allocation of P22 Million to complete the tourism road project under its second and final phase.