ILOILO City — As part of the Hydraulic System (HS) Jaro Pipe Replacement Project, Metro Pacific Iloilo Water (MPIW) is installing new water pipelines along Lopez Jaena Street and the Old Iloilo–Capiz Road, from Ungka Terminal to Jaro Plaza.
Sections of the road that are excavated for pipe laying are temporarily restored to ensure they remain safe and accessible to the public while construction works continue.
Permanent road restoration, in accordance with Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) standards, is scheduled to begin by the end of June 2026. The work will be done in segments, moving forward as each section of the pipeline passes hydrotesting — a quality check that confirms the pipes are sealed, structurally sound, and ready for service. No section will undergo permanent restoration until it has successfully passed this requirement.
The HS Jaro Pipe Replacement Project is one of MPIW’s most significant infrastructure undertakings in the Jaro district. It involves the replacement of aging pipelines that have contributed to high water losses in the area. Once completed, the project is expected to reduce non-revenue water in the Jaro district from approximately 70% to 20% and recover around 10 million liters per day — enough to supply at least 5,000 additional households in Jaro and the nearby district of Mandurriao. The 24/7 work schedule currently in effect was approved by the Iloilo City Government to accelerate completion and minimize the overall duration of disruption to the public.
“We know this has not been easy for residents and commuters in the area, and we genuinely appreciate your patience. We are committed to getting this done right — and that includes putting the road back the way it should be,” MPIW said.
For inquiries and updates, the public may contact MPIW at (033) 324-6749, send an email to customercare@mpiw.com.ph, or visit their official Facebook page./PN