Caraga InFocus – March 9-15, 2019

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Volume III, No. 30

PUV modernization program roadshow set in Butuan City REGIONAL NEWS

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RGADC recognizes outstanding women during Int’l Women’s Day celebration

Caraga launches skills, 8 TESDA livelihood programs for FRs 10 Effects of El Niño felt by Caraganons women sector proposes agenda 11 Caraga for winning candidates of 2019 polls

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del Norte holds TVET 14 TESDA-Surigao conference

SurSur farmers receive CLOA 15 172 from DAR set for 6th Women’s Congress in 16 All Tandag City

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center made of recycled 18 Learning plastic to rise in Davao City

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of 4 Filipinos satisfied with Duterte 19 3admin: SWS survey

NATIONAL NEWS

losses from El Niño now 22 Production P464.3-M signs law allowing simpler 23 Duterte patents for farmers

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News Briefs Per Proclamation No. 757, s. 1996, March 11-18 of every year is declared as Grandparents’ Week. This is to honor the Filipino grandparents and a way of raising peoples’ level of awareness of the important role that senior citizens play in society.

A hot water dip treatment (HWDT) facility was installed at the Carmen Mango Processing and Marketing Center in Carmen, Agusan del Norte to address the production losses of mangoes in the area. The HWDT was donated by Winrock International thru its USDA-funded Philippine Cold Chain Project to help improve the mango shelf life that allows more export and market expansion.

The City Government of Bislig thru the City Veterinary Office is currently conducting a Free Anti-Rabies Vaccination in time with the Rabies Awareness Month.

The LGU-Esperanza, Agusan del Sur, in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)-Agusan del Sur Provincial Office, has recently released a P451,400 worth of livelihood assistance to Langcuasan Rural Improvement Club Association for the bakery business. Genalyn Genita, the association president, expressed her gratitude in behalf of the other members of the group, during the turnover of check at the LGU-Esperanza Mayor’s Office, for the opportunity given to them that paved the way of achieving their dream of benefitting such livelihood assistance.

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PUV modernization program set in Butuan City

By Venus L. Garcia

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UTUANCITY - To further inform the public about the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program’s (PUVMP’s) effects and benefits, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) – Caraga is set to conduct here a PUVMP Roadshow on March 16, 2019 at the Agusan del Norte Capitol Covered Court, Capitol Compound.

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This event will gather transport operators and drivers from different areas in the region to keep them aware of the PUVMP policies and the various trainings and social support programs that will be available for them.

Representatives from the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) and Landbank were invited to talk about the government’s financial assistance under the PUVMP.

The manufacturers and dealers of modern vehicles and the required

safety and security gadgets will also showcase their products.

The PUVMP is a a largescale transformational plan and flagship program under the Duterte administration that envisions a restructured, modern, well-managed and environmentally sustainable transport sector where drivers and operators have stable, sufficient and dignified livelihoods while commuters get to their destinations quickly, safely and comfortably.

(VLG/PIA-Caraga)

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RGADC recognizes outstanding women during Int’l Women’s Day celebration

By Jennifer P. Gaitano

BUTUAN CITY In time with the International Women’s Day celebration, the Regional Gender and Development Committee (RGADC) Caraga recognized outstanding women from various government agencies in the region, held recently at the Grand Palace Hotel, this city.

Wearing their purple shirts to show support to this year’s Women’s Month celebration, the women and men from government agencies, private sector, civil society organizations and nongovernment organizations convened and filled the whole convention hall as they witnessed and listened to the guests speakers of said activity, as well as the awarding of outstanding women of different fields in the region.

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Caraga awarded five successful women entrepreneurs, namely Luxmi Auxilio, general manager of Baug CARP Beneficiaries Multipurpose Cooperative in Magalanes, Agusan del

Norte; Ervian Ramoso Sotis, proprietor of Ermies Food Products in Loreto, Agusan del Sur; Rosanna Jose-Lisbos, proprietor of Lisbos Merchandise in Bacuag, Surigao del Norte; Hazel Pasok, proprietor who manages three different business in Tandag, Surigao del Sur; and Carmelita Rubia, proprietor of Nova Turmeric in San Jose, Dinagat Islands.

Lilibeth Arce of Surigao City was also recognized as outstanding rural woman 2018 by the Department of Agriculture (DA) Caraga, along with Dir. Dominga Mallonga, regional director of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and Nena

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Importanante of Home Development very supportive to the welfare of the and Mutual Fund (HDMF) as outstanding women sector, and active advocates performing women. on the campaign against any form of violence against women.

The women GAD focal retirees were also recognized and received She further reiterated the their plaques, namely Isabelita significance of self-care among women Ocampo of DA; Dr. Iglesia Toldo of the in order to prevent different common Department of Education (DepEd); Sally diseases such as breast and cervical Joy Bungabong of the Cooperative cancer.

Development Authority (CDA); and Josephine Magdula of the Department Meanwhile, Concepcion Asis, vice of Health (DOH). chairperson RGADC, said the country celebrates Women’s Month every

In her message, lawyer Jerefe year because people believe in what Tubigon-Bacang, CHR-13 regional women do in the society and in nationdirector and RGADC chairperson, building. She stressed that women congratulated all the awardees and continue to do harder and better, as encouraged them to inspire more they continue to inspire others. women to excel in their chosen fields and be able to contribute to International Women’s Day is women empowerment efforts of the observed annually on March 8th. This government. global day celebrates the cultural, political, social and economic

Bacang also emphasized the achievements of women. The day promotion of gender equality in all also brings international awareness to aspects of life. She also lauded the gender parity. (JPG/PIA-Caraga) participating men who have become

TESDA Caraga launches skills, livelihood programs for FRs

By Robert E. Roperos

BUTUAN CITY - Following the pronouncement made by Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)-Surigao del Sur Provincial Director Rey M. Cueva on the agency’s intervention program for former rebels (FRs), the agency on Friday launched the skills training and livelihood programs in Brgy. Tina, San Miguel, Surigao del Sur.

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According to TESDA-Caraga Regional Director Florencio F. Sunico, Jr., the activity primarily aimed to empower FRs through skills training and livelihood.

the program is initiated by the 36th Infantry Battalion, Provincial Government Office of Surigao del Sur, Congressional Office - 1st District, TESDA with partner agencies such as the Department of Trade and

“After the training, they will now Industry (DTI), Department of Labor have an access to employment since and Employment (DOLE), and Local they have already acquired specific Government Unit of San Miguel. skills which is needed in skilled works,” Sunico said.

The training of FRs is part of the program of Sec. Lapeña to provide

Sunico also pointed out that intervention to FRs and provide post the activity is aimed at reintegrating training and livelihood facilitation to and mainstreaming of FRs where all graduates, including those from they will be provided with livelihood the marginalized sector. opportunities because after the training, some of them will be This is also in support to the receiving toolkits enough to start a flagship program of President small business.

Rodrigo R. Duterte particularly “inclusive growth” and “Tunay na

Participated in by 58 FRs from Pagbabago”. (TESDA Caraga/PIA the municipalities of San Miguel Caraga) and Lanuza in Surigao del Sur,

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Effects of El Niño felt by Caraganons

By Venus L. Garcia

BUTUAN CITY With the reduced amount of rainfall over most areas in Caraga region, adverse effects of the El Niño phenomenon are now gradually felt by Caraganons.

Daryl Luminarias, a farm administrator from barangay Mahay in this city, is worried about how this climate pattern could cause damage to more than twenty hectares of land that his family cultivated for rice and crop production.

According to him, there is a certain decline in their rice harvest due to insufficient supply of water.

Luminarias is calling for help from the government, particularly to the National Irrigation Administration or NIA Caraga, for the installation of an irrigation system in their vicinity.

“I hope the NIA could help the farmers here in our locality because the government’s irrigation project has not yet reached in our farms at present,” he said.

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Meanwhile, the government agencies concerned have already taken measures and set preparations that they would have to implement to counter the adverse effects of El Niño especially to the farmers.

Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has initially warned of drought and dry spell conditions in four Caraga provinces from march to may as normal rainfall level is expected to reduce by 60 percent.

Melody Guimary, agricultural center chief of the Department of Agriculture (DA) Caraga, said the agency is ready address the concern of farmers who will be affected by the El Niño.

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He said, their agricultural program coordinating offices are also currently verifying the reports about the droughts and dry spell being experienced in several locations in the region.

Regional News I Empowering Communities yet of El Niño in their province, they are bracing themselves and have carried out preparations.

Ruth Maisog, assistant city agriculturist of Butuan City, also said that with the help of DA-Caraga, a water pump and engine set were provided to the Sto. Niño farmers association in barangay Banza after they sought assistance to save their rice fields.

“We are always preparing ‘agrivisory’ that is to inform the local government units (LGUs) and also the farmers relative to the impact of El Niño.

For this year, we are preparing about P58 million as our budget for calamities, and that includes our interventions for unfavorable results of El Nino,” said The official also advised farmers Guimary. to prepare beforehand the needed documents to avoid delay in the

According to Surigao del Sur processing of specific assistance by the provincial agriculturist Marcos Quico, government for their sector. (VLG/PIAthat though there is no direct effect Caraga)

Caraga women sector proposes agenda for winning candidates of 2019 polls

By Jennifer P. Gaitano

BUTUAN CITY - The participating women sector convened recently during the Women’s Forum and discussed political agenda that they wanted the officials and legislators, especially the winning candidates of this year’s Midterm Elections, to give priority and due attention in order to address the issues and concerns of the women sector in the region.

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Lawyer Jerefe Tubigon-Bacang, Commission on Human Rights (CHR)- 13 regional director and Regional Gender and Development Committee (RGADC) Caraga chairperson, led the Women’s Forum dubbed “Panawagan sa Halalan: Agenda ng mga Kababaihan” held in Butuan City.

She said the activity enables the women sector to lobby their concerns and bring up political agenda that could address the welfare of the sector.

“All of these will be consolidated and will be submitted to CHR, as well as to running candidates so they will be informed and would include in their platform of government so as to address the issues and concerns of the women in the society,” said Bacang.

The participants have come up with several political agenda that they wanted the 2019 candidates to give attention and these include the following: 1) establishment of Crisis Center for Women; 2) medico legal assistance to assist abused women; 3) additional spacious custodial facility to better address women deprived of liberty at the city/provincial jails; 4) easy procedure for annulment; and 5) Health insurance for women; 6) enhance facility for women victims of illegal drugs; 7) technical job opportunities for women; 8) additional 40-min lactation time for women and a room for them in the offices; and 9) extensive livelihood for the women, among others.

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Meanwhile, Sharlene Cueva, tourism operations officer of the Department of Tourism (DOT), elaborated the significance of joining the Women’s Forum as an avenue where women could discuss different societal issues and provide recommendations on how these could be addressed by the officials and legislators.

“Women contribute a lot to nation-building, thus, their voices should also be heard especially when they only want what is due for the sector. I hope all the issues and concerns raised by the participating women of this Women’s Forum would be given due attention by the concerned officials,” Cueva said. (JPG/PIA-Caraga)

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TESDA-Surigao del Norte holds TVET conference

SURIGAO CITY - The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Surigao del Norte Provincial Office, in partnership with Surigao del Norte Association of TVET Institutions, Inc. (SATVII), organized a Provincial Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Conference on March 5, 2018 held at the Livelihood Training and Productivity Center (LTPC), this city.

The participants were from TESDA schools in the province of Surigao del Norte including the assessment center managers, processing officers, and competency assessors of the different qualifications.

strengthening its mandates, programs and services.

Also, supervising TESD specialist Buenafe G. Enaya presented the rationale of the activity to guide and make the participants aware about the content of the conference. She relayed

Allan S. Millan, OIC-provincial the status of the implementation of director of TESDA-Surigao del Norte the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary welcomed the participants and Education Act (UAQTEA). emphasized in his message the agency’s “TESDA Abot Lahat” slogan Meanwhile, senior TESD specialist where it is geared at expanding and Joselito C. Ecoben talks about the

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TVET situation in Surigao del Norte. He enumerated the current registered programs in the province and the requirements for those who are planning to register new programs.

The financial status for the scholarship in the province and the funds utilization rate were also relayed by administrative officer Maureen Luannce C. Litang.

service they will be giving to the clients.

Meanwhile, TESDA Caraga regional director Florencio F. Sunico, Jr. also explained the concept of ‘Industry 4.0’ and its effect to the TVET situation in the Philippines. He elaborated the mission, vision and mandates of TESDA as a leading partner in the development of the Filipino workforce.

Sunico also led the distribution of the PQF Level 5: Diploma Programs to the Higher Education Institutions that have complied with the requirements to offer three-year programs of TESDA.

Moreover, TESDA specialist James A. Tabada talked about the competency assessment and certification.

He discussed the competency assessment procedures to refresh the understanding of the The event ended well with positive assessors. responses from the participants as they appreciated the significance of

The participating assessors recited providing the Surigaonons with quality anew the ‘Assessors Credo’ as a sign of TVET services. (TESDA-Surigao del Norte/ commitment to continue the quality of VLG/PIA-Surigao del Norte)

172 SurSur farmers receive CLOA from DAR

By Nida Grace P. Barcena

TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur - A total of 172 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) received on Thursday the certificate of land ownership award (CLOA) from the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) held at the Surigao del Sur State University Gymnasium in Barangay Rosario, this city.

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DAR Undersecretary lawyer Karlo Bello and Undersecretary Emily Padilla led the distribution of 291.401 hectares of land to the beneficiaries.

According to Myra Yu, Provincial Agrarian Reform Office Information Officer, the recipients are coming from the province’s eight municipalities and one city.

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distributed, seven ARBs from Marihatag are recipients of 6.7111 hectares; 19 Barobo ARBs with 35.3884 hectares; nine Lianga ARBs with 18.1902 hectares; 38 Hinatuan ARBs with 76.4180 hectares; 35 San Miguel ARBs with 45.6971 hectares; 22 Tagbina ARBs with 40.8775 hectares; six Cagwait ARBs with 9.96320 hectares; 31 Tago ARBs with 56.8505 hectares; and five ARBs from Tandag City were awarded with a total of 1.3805 hectares.

(PIA Surigao del Sur)

All set for 6th Women’s Congress in Tandag City

By Nida Grace P. Barcena

TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur - The city government of Tandag thru the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) and Local Council for Women (LCW) is all set for the 6th Women’s Congress on March 15, 2019 with the theme “We Make Change Work For Women” at the city gymnasium here.

According to CSWDO chief Tessie Buniel, the activity is one of the highlights of this year’s women’s month celebration in the city.

such as free live birth registration; legal advice; dental and medical consultation and check-up; beauty tips, free massage, haircut, manicure and pedicure from the Technical

During the event, Buniel said the Education and Skills Development new set of LCW officers will also take Authority. their oath.

The City Health Office will also

“This is an indication that offer free pap smear from March 25 women are active contributors and to 29 at the City Health Office. partners for the development of the community,” she added.

Other activities for this month include Women’s Forum on March

The congress also features 16 to 22 and the Search for Misis ng several services, which will be Tandag City 2019 on March 29. (PIA offered to the participating women Surigao del Sur)

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Learning center made of recycled plastic to rise in Davao City

By Digna Banzon

DAVAO CITY –A children’s learning center made out of repurposed plastics will soon rise in the farflung village of Marilog district here.

Called Eco-brick Project, it aims to highlight the importance of reducing wastes -- especially single use plastics like water bottles, sachets and candy wrappers -- and help the government in managing solid wastes.

the marine creatures or clog waterways that cause flooding.

“We will continue and help the government’s campaign in taking care of the environment, our city and our community even in the simplest way

Hannah Chloe Cano, vice we can,” she said. president for Business JCI-Duwaling and chairperson for the Eco-brick Project, Cano said JCI is also conducting said the initiative is in line with their eco-brick workshops every Saturday advocacy to help reduce waste in that started on Saturday (March 9) to urban areas. The project is a joint venture encourage others to collect plastics of Junior Chamber International (JCI)- and help build the learning center.

Duwaling, SM City Davao and Plastic Solution.

JCI Duwaling started the initiative to repurpose plastic bottles by stuffing

Cano said JCI-Duwaling will it with non-biodegradable wastes. collect the plastics to prevent these For hard plastics like egg containers, from going to the sea that could harm disposable spoon, fork, and container

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will be cut down into smaller pieces to fit into the bottle.

The bottles will become simple, alternative fillers in constructing walls and fences for classrooms, houses, benches, library, etc.

Mindanao News I Empowering Communities the end of the campaign on March 30,� she said.

By April, Cano said their group hopes to complete the learning center at Sitio Magwawa in Marilog, this city as the center will also serve as a daycare

“We encourage the students and center and reading nook especially the public to participate as we intend for the Indigenous Peoples children. to collect some 81,000 eco-bricks at (PNA)

3 of 4 Filipinos satisfied with Duterte admin: SWS survey

By EJ Roque

MANILA - Three out of every four Filipinos are satisfied with the general performance of the administration of President Rodrigo R. Duterte, the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey released on Monday showed.

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The fourth quarter 2018 survey showed that 76 percent of Filipinos are satisfied while only 9 percent are dissatisfied and 15 percent are neither satisfied nor dissatisfied, for a net satisfaction rating of +66 classified by SWS as “very good”.

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administration scored “good ratings” in fighting crimes (+44), reconciling with Muslim rebels (+43), eradicating graft and corruption (+42), defending Philippine sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea (+40), reconciling with communist rebels (+39), fulfilling

The pollster explained that +66 commitments in international treaties is 16-point higher compared to “very (+39), and foreign relations (+38). good” +50 rating obtained by the administration in September 2018.

According to SWS, the national administration’s net satisfaction rating

It said that the Duterte rose by one grade in all areas. administration scored “excellent” ratings in promoting women’s rights and In Mindanao, net satisfaction building and maintenance of public rating rose from very good to excellent, works with +71 and +70 net satisfaction up by 8 points from +67 to +75 while ratings, respectively. it jumped from good to very good or up by 21 points from +42 to +63 in

The administration scored “very Visayas; from good to very good (from good” ratings in helping the poor +40 to +60) in Metro Manila; and, also (+68), protecting human rights (+62), from good to very good (+48 to +65) in reconstructing Marawi City (+60), Balance of Luzon. fighting terrorism (+55), transparency in government activities (+54), and The survey was conducted from deciding quickly (+50).

December 16-19, 2018 with 1,440 respondents and a margin of error of

On the other hand, the ±2.6 percent. (PNA)

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Production losses from El Niño now P464.3-M

By Priam Nepomuceno

MANILA - Production losses from the El Niño has reached PHP464.3 million, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) Technical Working Group revealed.

In a meeting held Wednesday, the Department of Agriculture placed the volume loss at 22,918 metric tons, as of March 8.

March 2019. These will be consolidated and presented at the NDRRMC Full Council Meeting on 20 March 2019. (In the) meantime, everyone is encouraged to remain calm, avoid

The number of affected areas water wastage, and always practice totaled 13,679 hectares, affecting sustainable water management in their 16,034 farmers in Zamboanga Peninsula, respective homes,” Jalad said.

Northern Mindanao, Davao Region, Mimaropa (Mindoro, Marinduque, Aside from Jalad, also present Romblon and Palawan), and the were Department of Science and Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Technology Undersecretary Ricardo Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

Solidum, and representatives of the Department of Environment and Natural

NDRRMC Executive Director Resources - National Water Resource Ricardo Jalad presided over the Board, Philippine Atmospheric, meeting, which was held to mitigate Geophysical and Astronomical Services the impact of the El Niño weather Administration, the departments of phenomenon in the country. social welfare, agriculture, education, energy, and interior, National Economic

“NDRRMC member-agencies shall and Development Authority, National submit their respective Action Plans in Power Corp., National Electrification regard to the impact of the El Niño, to Authority, Armed Forces of the the OCD (Office of Civil Defense) by 15 Philippines, Bureau of Fire Protection,

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Philippine National Police, Philippine Coast Guard, Local Water Utilities Administration, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, Commission on Elections, and OCD.

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OCD’s offices in Zamboanga Peninsula, Davao Region, Soccsksargen, and Mimaropa also participated

Private groups, such as Philippine through teleconference. (PNA) Disaster Resilience Foundation, as well

Duterte signs law allowing simpler patents for farmers

By Christine Cudis

MANILA President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law a bill that seeks to ease restrictions on agricultural free patents issued to farmers.

Duterte signed Republic Act 11231 or known as Agricultural Free Patent Reform Act on Feb. 22 making agricultural land titles immediately available for trade to help spur development in the agricultural sector.

wealth creation, entrepreneurship, and economic development”.

“Agricultural public lands alienated or disposed in favor of qualified public land applicants under Section 44 of Commonwealth Act 141, as amended, shall not be

The act includes the state “allows subject to restrictions imposed under the efficient and effective utilization Sections 118, 119 and 121 thereof of these lands in order to contribute to regarding acquisitions, encumbrances,

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issuance of the patent, and given the right to repurchase the patents within five years from transfer or conveyances’’.

Under the Agricultural Free Patent Act, agricultural free patent “shall now be considered as title in fee simple and shall not be subject to any restriction against encumbrance or alienation”.

Senator Richard Gordon, who authored the law, said in previous conveyances, transfers, or dispositions,” reports that the removal of some restrictions will unleash the power of the new law reads. freer land markets.

“An agricultural free patent “It will make agricultural patents shall now be considered as a title in fee simple and shall not be subject bankable to improve the economy to any restriction on encumbrance or because right now, nobody will want to buy it because of the restrictions,” he alienation,” it added. said.

This Act which is a consolidation of “We will empower the farmer.

Senate Bill 1454 and House Bill 8078 was passed by the Senate and the House of We will give him options about what Representatives on December 6, 2018, he can do with the land -- options and December 10, 2018, respectively. such as borrowing against the land to develop it, or selling the land to a more

Prior to this law, the Public Land Use productive farmer,” he added. (PNA) Act enacted in 1936 entitles any Filipino who has “continuously occupied and cultivated, either by himself or through his predecessors in interest, a tract or tracts of agricultural public lands subject to disposition” to have an agricultural free patent issued to him, for the same land not exceeding 24 hectares.

This act, however, states that agricultural patent holders are “prohibited from mortgaging or selling their land within five years from the

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