Marcos distributes CLOAs to farmers, pushes flood control projects

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. assured local farmers in Sarangani on Thursday that the government's flood control projects are designed to withstand climate change impacts.

During his visit, Marcos noted that the near completion of flood mitigation structures at Bagacay Creek and Badtasan River will help prevent severe flooding and crop damage.

The president led the distribution of 1,251 Certificates of Land Ownership Awards (CLOAs) and additional land titles covering 2,174.52 hectares to agrarian reform beneficiaries in Sarangani.

Marcos emphasized his commitment to completing the distribution of land certificates within his six-year term, as part of continuing his father's legacy on land reforms.

The New Agrarian Emancipation Act covers PHP57.56 billion in agrarian arrears, benefiting 610,054 beneficiaries who till a total of 1,173,101.57 hectares of awarded land.

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