Manila, July 11 -- Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Secretary Conrado Estrella III on Thursday led the ceremonial distribution of land titles, debt relief certificates, and vital support services to more than 5,000 Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARBs) from the provinces of Bohol and Cebu at the Mandaue Cultural and Sports Complex here.

Estrella emphasized that the distribution of Certificates of Land Ownership Award (CLOAs), electronic titles (e-titles), and Certificates of Condonation with Release of Mortgage (COCROMs) marks a turning point in the lives of thousands of farmers in Central Visayas.

"With secure land tenure, freedom from debt, and access to vital support, our ARBs can now look forward to a more dignified and productive...