Sunday, June 26, 2011

DAR Distributed CLOA To 468 Aklan Farmers


The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Aklan marked its 23nd year CARP anniversary and the 3nd year of CARPER (Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program Extension with Reforms) with the theme, "Agraryo, Agrikultura at Kalikasan, Convergence Towards Sustainable Rural Development".


The highlight of activities started on June 13 with streamer hanging among CARP implementing agencies, Harvest Festival of High Value vegetables under the ARISP II project in Buruanga; June 21, participation to the launching of the National Greening program in tandem with DENR, local governments and other stakeholders; June 23-27 – participation to the Agraryo Trade Fair at SM Megamall.


In Madalag, Aklan in coordination with the LGU-Madalag CLOA will be distributed to 163 farmers covering 206 hectares of land on June 29. On July 1, mid year assessment at DAR Regional Office will be held; and CLOA distribution at the Governor Cabagnot Training Center Kalibo on July 5. On July 9, DAR Aklan joins Kapihan sa Kalibo through Aklan Press Club, Inc. and Aklan Media Forum.


A total of 468 agrarian reform beneficiaries will receive their Certificate of Land Ownership Award (CLOA) on July 5 from Governor Carlito S. Marquez, and the Mayors from the towns of Libacao, Madalag, Ibajay, Malinao and Balete as follows: 33 farmers from Libacao covering 47 hectares; 138 farmers from Ibajay covering 69 hectares; and 80 farmers from Malinao for the 207 hectares.


The CLOA distribution will include orientation on the salient features of RA 6657 as Amended by RA 9700 to be handled by DAR Aklan PAROII Eberardo Erispe and the duties and responsibilities’ of the Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries will be discussed by PAROI Ronilo Ropa. Discussions on real property taxation and the issuance of Tax Declaration will be handled by Municipal Assessor Ramil Martinez for Madalag on June 27 and Provincial Assessor Kokoy Soguilon on July 5 respectively. /MP

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