MANILA, Dec. 4 -- The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) on Thursday vowed to strengthen the linkages of agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) and ARB organizations (ARBOs) for better opportunities by giving them access to financing, technology, and markets.

In a news release, the DAR said it is also strengthening its partnership with private stakeholders to bridge small farmers directly to its services.

"Layunin nating maisulong ang inklusibong pag-unlad ng agrikultura at bumuo ng mas matatag, kompetitibo, at makatarungang sektor ng agrikultura (Our goal is to promote inclusive agricultural development and build a more resilient, competitive, and equitable agricultural sector)," DAR Secretary Conrado Estrella III was quoted in the rele...