CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has so far distributed about 366.4933 hectares of land to agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in Central Luzon this year, as of May.
During the fifth episode of the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas of the Philippine Information Agency, DAR Regional Director James Arsenio Ponce highlighted the agency’s continuous service to its beneficiaries through various programs.
“For the Land Tenure Security Program, we have already processed claim folders for 446.1277 hectares and completed land surveys for 47.2867 hectares,” he said.
Regarding Emancipation Patents/Certificate of Land Ownership Award registration, DAR has registered a gross area of 293.3507 hectares, ensuring that more farmers now have legal ownership of their lands.
A significant milestone in ARB installation has also been achieved, with 412 ARBs successfully installed on their allocated lands, enabling these beneficiaries to utilize their lands productively.
Through the Agrarian Justice Delivery Program, DAR resolved 460 cases, demonstrating its commitment to addressing legal disputes and ensuring justice for ARBs. This achievement underscores the agency’s dedication to providing timely and fair resolutions to agrarian-related conflicts.
The Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Development Sustainability Program has made notable strides in empowering ARBs.
It has trained 17,047 ARBs, equipping them with essential skills and knowledge to improve their agricultural practices and livelihoods. Additionally, 11,811 ARBs have gained access to credit, providing them with the financial support necessary to enhance their farming operations.
Furthermore, DAR has supported 95 ARB organizations, strengthening their capacities to support members and promote sustainable agricultural development.
The agency continues to advance land tenure security, deliver agrarian justice, and empower ARBs through its comprehensive programs, contributing to the overall growth and development of the region’s agricultural sector. (CLJD/RPQ,PIA Region 3- Pampanga)
