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Bohol, Cebu farmers freed from land debt
DAR Secretary Conrado Estrella III led the distribution of land titles, debt relief, and support services to over 5,000 Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARBs) in Bohol and Cebu.
The distribution included Certificates of Land Ownership Award (CLOAs), electronic titles (e-titles), and Certificates of Condonation with Release of Mortgage (COCROMs).
Estrella highlighted that secure land tenure and debt freedom will lead to more dignified and productive lives for the ARBs.
The department aims to distribute 400,000 land titles nationwide this year.
In Bohol alone, 159 ARBs received 239 land titles covering 215.65 hectares, while 1,741 farmers were granted COCROMs, forgiving PHP50.42 million in debts on 2,092.60 hectares.
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