DENR XII distributed 114 land titles for Koronadal City beneficiaries
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DENR XII distributed 114 land titles for Koronadal City beneficiaries
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region XII in partnership with the Local Government Unit (LGU) of South Cotabato and the Registry of Deeds-South Cotabato, distributed 114 patent titles (101 residential, 12 agricultural, and 1 special patents) at Brgy. Sto. Niño, City of Koronadal, South Cotabato on October 29, 2021.
The said initiative is part of the government’s “Handog Titulo” program which aims to fuel progress in communities and improve the economic productivity of the people by expediting the processing and issuance of public land patents to qualified beneficiaries.
Provincial Environment and Natural Resource Officer (PENRO) Radzak Sinarimbo in his message said that due to the suspension of titling in Sarangani and South Cotabato Province, the processing of the land titles were delayed but because of the effort of the field office, the completion was fast-tracked.
“Today’s 141 titles are just an initial milestone towards more if a Memorandum of Partnership (MOPA) with LGU Koronadal is executed,” he said.
Meanwhile, Registry of Deeds (ROD) RD Atty. Maria Theresa D. Biongan-Pescadera congratulated the new landowners and expressed her appreciation to the DENR and Local Government Unit for including the ROD in the endeavor.
Brgy. Captain Hon. Noberto Bañaria expressed his gratitude for the said program.
“Owning a land before is just a distant dream but today we have proven that through dedication, perseverance and hard work nothing is impossible, this is through the partnership of LGU and national agencies”, Bañaria said.
Also in attendance are City Mayor Hon. Atty. Eliordo U. Ogena, LPDD Chief, Emily Ampatuan, CENRO Banga Abunawas Abduladsis, City Engineer Marloun C. Gumbao, City Acting Assessor Maria Rhea Connie Apostol, DENR personnel from PENRO and CENRO and LGU staffs, who assisted the in the distribution of the titles.
The “Handog Titulo Program” is a continued joint effort of the national government through the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Registry of Deeds, and LGUs. The program is also a part of the government’s land disposition program by virtue of Republic Act No. 10023 or the Residential Free Patent Act. (With Photos and Report from CENRO Banga)
DENR XII CELEBRATES WORLD BAMBOO DAY 2021
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To celebrate the World Bamboo Day 2021 with the theme: "Alay ng Bayan sa Inang Kalikasan, Kawayan,” the DENR-12 conducted a tree planting event enjoining the Simultaneous Bamboo Planting Activity, today September 17 at Brgy. Dumaguil, Norala, South Cotabato.
A total of six-hundred (600) Bamboo (Bambusa merrilliana) propagules were planted in a two-hectare area located at Purok Garido, Brgy. Dumaguil, Norala.
According to Community Environment and Natural Resources Officer of Banga, CENRO Abunawas B. Abduladsis, “World Bamboo Day is actually celebrated every 18th of September however since it will be on a weekend, the office decided to conduct the activity today.”
“The Barangay Local Government Unit of Dumaguil has always been supportive of the plans and programs of DENR CENRO Banga, which is why this World Bamboo Day, we selected their area again as our plantation site”, he added.
On the other hand, Regional Executive Director, Atty. Felix S. Alicer highlighted the importance of Bamboo in DENR’s reforestation efforts.
“In the past, the focus of the Department is more on timber and other agro-forestry commodities. It was only during the time of Secretary Roy A. Cimatu that the department opted to establish bamboo plantations which is actually a great step given that bamboos have great economic value. We now realize the potential that bamboo can offer especially as a timber substitute”, RED Alicer said.
Meanwhile, Honorable Clemente B. Fedoc, Mayor of Norala was also present during the event. He extended his gratitude to the different offices, clubs and groups who continuously supports the LGU and the DENR in its activities.
“We are grateful for the opportunity being provided by the DENR XII to the Municipality of Norala to plant more trees. I constantly remind our locals to continue participating and caring for our environment not only for this generation but also for the next”, he said.
The event was spearheaded by the National Greening Program Coordinators of DENR XII and CENRO Banga which was participated by various sectors; KARANCHO, Rotary Club of Koronadal Central, Barangay Local Government Unit of Dumaguil, Local Government Unit of Norala, and the Philippine National Police. Minimum health protocols such as wearing of mask, physical distancing and hand washing were observed during the conducted event. | Photos by: RSCIG
