12/12/2024
Senator Imee Marcos and DAR Secretary Conrado Estrella III to lead in Zamboanga del Sur Province-wide distribution of Land Titles, CoCRom, Farm Machineries in Pagadian
A transformative chapter in Zamboanga del Sur's agrarian reform unfolds as Senator Marรญa Imelda "Imee" Romualdez Marcos and Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Secretary Conrado M. Estrella III lead a historic province-wide land title distribution and turnover of farm equipment tomorrow, December 13, 2024, at the Mega Gym, Dao Sports Complex.
This flagship initiative by DAR is set to empower the region's agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) with land ownership and modern agricultural tools. The distribution includes 2,467 land titlesโCertificates of Regular Titles (CRTs), Certificates of Condonation with Release of Mortgage (CoCRoM), and E-Titlesโunder the Support Parcelization of Lands for Individual Titling (Project SPLIT). Spanning 2,790.9 hectares, the initiative directly benefits 2,088 ARBs and entails a financial condonation valued at an extraordinary PhP 88,081,124.95.
Adding to the impactful initiative, nine units of farm machinery and equipment (FMEs) and one processing center, worth PhP 4,008,643, will be handed over to 17 ARB organizations. These vital resources, part of the ARB Development and Sustainability Program, aim to revolutionize farming practices, bolster productivity, and ensure long-term sustainability for agrarian communities.
The event is further elevated by the presence of five DAR Under-Secretaries, Regional Director IX Atty. Ramon E. Madroรฑal Jr., and esteemed provincial officials, including Las Piรฑas Lone District Congresswoman Camille Lydia A. Villar, Zamboanga del Sur Governor Victor J. Yu, 1st District Congresswoman Divina Grace C. Yu, and 2nd District Congresswoman Jeyzel Victoria C. Yu. Together, these leaders reaffirm their unwavering commitment to advancing rural development and empowering Filipino farmers.
โThis initiative is a game-changer for our ARBs,โ a DAR official emphasized. โWe are not merely providing land titlesโwe are equipping our farmers with the resources and tools they need to thrive in a competitive agricultural landscape. This reflects the governmentโs steadfast resolve to build a future where farmers can stand on their own and contribute meaningfully to the nationโs food security.โ A local official echoed this sentiment, adding, โThe combination of land security and access to modern technology is the cornerstone of agricultural prosperity. This is our vision for a resilient and thriving farming sector.โ
The event is expected to draw hundreds of beneficiaries and stakeholders, symbolizing a significant step forward in the regionโs agrarian reform efforts. As part of DARโs broader mission, this initiative underscores the agencyโs dedication to equitable land distribution, sustainable agriculture, and inclusive rural development. (PagTimes-DSL)