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Department of Agrarian Reform

DAR

The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) plays a key role in supporting Filipino farmers through land distribution, debt condonation, and livelihood programs. It has recently focused on initiatives such as direct rice purchasing, land titling, and financial assistance to enhance agricultural productivity and rural development across the Philippines. DAR continues to collaborate with various agencies to ensure sustainable and equitable growth in the agricultural sector.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Wed, October 15, 2025 at 6:13 PM

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Recent developments on Department of Agrarian Reform

Wed, October 15, 2025 at 6:00 AM

LANDBANK launches AGRISENSO Plus in Palawan for farmers

LANDBANK has expanded its AGRISENSO Plus Lending Program to Palawan, offering low-interest financing and capacity-building support to farmers and agri stakeholders.

Tue, October 14, 2025 at 8:43 PM

DAR urges gov't agencies to buy rice directly from farmers

The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) is urging government agencies and corporations to directly purchase rice from farmers to help them amidst low palay prices.

Wed, September 10, 2025 at 3:47 PM

PH eyes French funding for P28B bridge project after halting SK talks

The Philippines is seeking funding from France for the P28-billion Rural Modular Bridge Project after halting discussions with South Korea.

Thu, July 24, 2025 at 5:54 PM

DAR grants land titles, condones P716M debt for over 9,500 ARBs in Davao Region

More than 9,500 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in the Davao Region received land titles and Certificates of Condonation with Release of Mortgage (CoCROMs), covering over 16,210 hectares and including debt condonation exceeding PHP716 million.

Sun, July 13, 2025 at 3:12 PM

DAR cancels P21M debts for 100 Nueva Ecija farmers

The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has cancelled P21 million in debts for approximately 100 farmers in Nueva Ecija through land amortization condonation.

Thu, July 3, 2025 at 8:20 PM

DAR condones P1.83 billion in loans for Negros farmers

The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has condoned PHP1.834 billion in loans, debts, and interest for 11,179 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in the Negros Island Region (NIR).

Wed, June 18, 2025 at 9:37 AM

CA orders DAR to pay HLI P28.49B for Hacienda Luisita lands

The Court of Appeals (CA) ordered the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) to pay Hacienda Luisita Inc. (HLI) P28.49 billion in compensation for lands covered by agrarian reform.

Sat, June 7, 2025 at 10:01 AM

Albay farmers turn Sampaguita surplus into wellness products

Farmers in Ligao, Albay are transforming surplus Sampaguita flowers into lucrative wellness products like massage oils and therapeutic rubs.

Fri, March 21, 2025 at 7:19 PM

DAR provides PHP3.3M farm equipment to Apayao ARBOs

The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has provided PHP3.3 million worth of farm machinery and equipment to six agrarian reform beneficiary organizations (ARBOs) in Apayao to help farmers reduce production costs and increase their income.

Sat, March 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM

DAR terminates contract worker who fled from traffic enforcers

Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Secretary Conrado Estrella III has ordered the immediate dismissal of a DAR contract worker, Russel Smith, who fled from traffic enforcers after being flagged down for a traffic violation.