Agrarian Reform Secretary Conrado Estrella III announced that the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) is accelerating efforts to divide collective land titles ahead of the expiration of the World Bank-funded SPLIT project. The initiative, aimed at individual land titling, is set to conclude soon, prompting urgent action to complete the process.
The SPLIT project, which supports the parcelization of lands for individual titling, has been a key tool in addressing land distribution issues. Estrella emphasized that the DAR is working swiftly to finalize the process, ensuring that land rights are properly documented. This move is expected to benefit rural communities by providing clearer land ownership records.
The project has faced challenges, including bureaucratic delays and logistical hurdles. However, the DAR remains committed to completing the initiative before its funding ends. The outcome could have long-term implications for land management and rural development in the Philippines.
The timing of the project’s conclusion highlights the urgency of resolving land tenure issues, which have long been a concern for agrarian reform in the country.
