Undersecretary Amihilda Sangcopan led the drive, which beneficiaries said provides long-term security for their families. Samson Batuguinas, a farmer from Misamis Oriental, noted that owning the land has not only secured his livelihood but has also enabled his children to qualify for scholarship programs.
In a significant financial shift, the agency also issued 930 Certificates of Condonation and Release of Mortgage under the New Agrarian Emancipation Act. The move effectively wiped out more than P50 million in agrarian debt for regional farmers.
“This debt condonation is more than just financial assistance,” said DAR Undersecretary Lani De Leon. “It provides hope for recovery, especially during times of crisis.”
To complement the…