The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has announced the start of the construction of a P400-million hydropower facility in Ifugao province to promote Japanese renewable energy technology and spur “green growth.”

Officials from JICA, the Department of Energy and the provincial government of Ifugao will lead the groundbreaking ceremonies this week marking the start of civil works. The construction is expected to finish by early 2015.

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