Manila, June 23 -- The government, through the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), has condoned over PHP111 million in loans, debts, and interest owed by agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) across the six provinces in the Bicol Region.

The ceremonial distribution of 6,665 land titles and certificate of condonation on Monday was attended by more than 5,006 ARBs at the Ka Fuerte CamSur Sports Complex.

The land titles and certificates were awarded to ARBs covering around 9,141. 2771 hectares of agricultural land.

DAR Undersecretary Rowena Nina Taduran, who led the distribution, told the ARBs that the agency is committed to supporting them from land distribution and cultivation to sustainable development.

"The DAR will continue to provi...