DAR NorthMin reports progress in land distribution, debt condonation

TheMonitorMindanaoToday.com | DAR NorthMin reports progress in land distribution, debt condonation

By: Jan Albert K. Araña

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA) — The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Northern Mindanao has reported progress in land distribution, debt condonation, and support services for farmers during the Kapihan sa PIA on Dec. 22, 2025.

DAR Regional Director Zoraida O. Macadindang said that the office has achieved 97.4% of its regular land distribution target, awarding 31,380 hectares to about 188,248 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) across the region.

The office has also issued 11,908 Certificates of Condonation with Release of Mortgage (COCROM) to 9,768 beneficiaries, relieving them of P619.55 million in agrarian reform debts. An additional P76.2 million in debts was scheduled for condonation at a later distribution activity.

DAR-10 is also implementing the Support to Parcelization of Lands for Individual Titling (Project SPLIT) with the World Bank, which converts collective landholdings into individual titles to strengthen land tenure security.

Thus far, a total of 11,727 electronic titles have been distributed to 11,382 beneficiaries, covering more than 15,825 hectares, mainly in Bukidnon. Another 7,035 electronic titles covering over 11,574 hectares were scheduled for awarding to 7,674 ARBs at a separate event.

The agency also reported progress in the Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Development and Sustainability Program, providing 136 units of farm machinery and equipment worth P31.16 million to 89 ARB organizations from July 2022 to 22 Dec. 2025. More than 6,400 beneficiaries received aid, for the improvement of farm productivity and livelihoods.

Macadindang said DAR remains committed to delivering comprehensive agrarian reform services, including land distribution, debt relief, and support programs to strengthen food security and livelihoods in Northern Mindanao. (JAKA/PIA-10)

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