A total of 283 residents in Nueva Vizcaya received land titles from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on June 25, granting them legal ownership and security over the land they have long occupied.
The distribution of land titles took place at the Carlos M. Padilla Convention Center, Provincial Capitol as part of the DENR’s ‘One Stop Shop Caravan’ initiative. The program aims to fast-track the processing and awarding of titles for Alienable and Disposable (A&D) lands in the province.
DENR Regional Executive Director Gwendolyn Bambalan and Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer Engr. Giovanni Magat led the awarding ceremony, which was also attended by Vice Governor Eufemia Dacayo and Bayombong Mayor Antonio G. Bagasao.
In addition to receiving their land titles, beneficiaries were provided with free sketch plans for their properties, further easing the process of land ownership.
According to Engr. Magat, the titling program continues to cover remaining A&D lands in Nueva Vizcaya. Magat emphasized the importance of land titles in providing security to families who rely on these lands for their homes and livelihoods. He also expressed gratitude to the Registry of Deeds for facilitating the processing of the titles following the DENR’s survey and documentation.
Although Governor Atty. Jose V. Gambito was unable to attend the event due to an equally important engagement, he expressed his strong support for the DENR’s land distribution program. Governor Gambito has conveyed his appreciation for the agency’s dedication to promoting land security and environmental stewardship in the province. He reaffirmed the provincial government’s commitment to supporting initiatives that empower Novo Vizcayanos and protect the province’s natural resources.
Vice Governor Dacayo also lauded the DENR and its partner agencies for their commitment to environmental protection and responsible land management in the province.
The DENR said it will continue its land titling activities until all eligible lands in Nueva Vizcaya have been covered, aiming to empower more residents with legal proof of land ownership. /RMI
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