DAR-12 Leads Nation in E-Title Registration Under Land Titling Initiative

Soccsksargen Region-The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Soccsksargen Region, also known as DAR-12, has received national recognition for recording the highest number of electronic land titles (e-titles) nationwide under the Support to Parcelization of Lands for Individual Titling (SPLIT) Project. The announcement was made by DAR-12 Director Mariannie Lauban-Baunto on Thursday, commending the collaborative effort of various stakeholders and field offices across the region.

According to Philippines News agency, as of July 31, DAR-12 successfully registered 11,548 e-titles covering 20,326.7181 hectares. The project has significantly advanced in the provinces of North Cotabato, South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, and Sarangani, with North Cotabato leading with 4,909 e-titles across 8,235 hectares. This effort is part of a broader initiative funded by the World Bank aimed at improving land tenure security by converting collective land ownership certificates into individual titles for agrarian reform beneficiaries. Baunto highlighted the achievement as a testament to the dedication of the regional office to enhancing land ownership and accessibility for local communities.