DAR Central Luzon

Wishes of happiness and best of health to our incredible DAR Central Luzon Regional Director James Arsenio Ponce, CESO III, on his special day today.

JUST IN | Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (PAHP) Program in Region III Gets Big Boost

With the conclusion of the Kumustahan Session, Renewal of Memorandum of Understanding and Awarding Ceremony held in Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga, DAR Central Luzon Management led by Regional Director James Arsenio Ponce, CESO III, and Assistant Regional Director Atty. Odgie Cayabyab is confident that program goals will be met for CY 2024.

"The PAHP program is designed to tap institutional markets like BJMP, DOH and LGUs for the agricultural produce of our ARBOs," Director Ponce emphasized.

The Central Luzon Director also reiterated the significance of the established partnership in ensuring additional income for ARBOs involved in the program.

"Let it be underscored that all present initiatives of DAR Region III, including PAHP, are alligned with the priorities of Secretary Conrado Estrella III," the Director added.




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HAPPENING NOW | 1st Semester Formative Assessment and Planning Conference of DAR Region III

At the start of this conference being held at Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga, DAR Central Luzon Regional Director James Arsenio Ponce, CESO III, laid down the fundamentals of the gathering by saying "CY 2023 has been a banner year for DAR Region III for bringing home a total of 34 awards across all major programs during the National Assessment conducted at Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga last March".

He added, "For 2024, we aim to duplicate or even surpass last year's performance".

Director Ponce likewise emphasized that all initiatives and innovation which Region III has been continuously undertaking are always in keeping with the agrarian reform priorities of DAR Secretary Conrado Estrella III.

What a unique way to set the tone of the 1st Semester Formative Assessment.




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JUST IN | DAR Central Luzon Accorded Highest Distinction Accross PAHP Markets for CY 2023

In a fitting ceremony organized by the Office of the Undersecretary of DAR’s Support Services Office last night, DAR Central Luzon’s Regional Office under the leadership of James Arsenio Ponce, CESO III, was recognized as having garnered the highest sales among regional offices accross PAHP markets for CY 2023.

The Department initiated the Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (PAHP) at the height of the pandemic to mitigate the harsh effects of covid-19 on the socio-economic activities and income of agrarian reform beneficiaries by tapping institutional markets like the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), the Department of Health and the Local Government Units (LGUs) for the agricultural products of ARBs.

During the awarding ceremony, the provinces of Pampanga and Tarlac were also recognized for the following astounding performances:
DARPO Pampanga
Highest Sales Among BJMP Type D
Top 2 Highest Sales Among DOH
Top Performing ARBO (Cruzian MPC)
DARPO Tarlac
Top 2 Highest Sales Among LGUs
Top 2 Highest Sales Among DAR Employees

Our heartfelt gratitude to the men and women of DAR Central Luzon for these milestones.

MOMENTS AGO | PROGRAM SUSTAINABILITY PLANNING WORKSHOP ON PARTNERSHIP AGAINST HUNGER AND POVERTY (PAHP)

Graced by DAR Undersecretary for Support Services Rowena Nina Taduran, Region III delegates are taking this opportunity to devise plans and strategies aimed at a more effective delivery of interventions for the remaining six (6) months of PAHP programs and projects.

The activity, which includes an awarding ceremony, where the provinces of Pampanga and Tarlac will
receive distinct recognition, will last until June 28.

Congratulations to our DAR Region III Team !




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In Case You Missed It | DAR Central Luzon Vows To Sustain Initiatives In Improving Quality of Life of ARBs

During the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas featuring the Department of Agrarian Reform yesterday, DAR Central Luzon Regional Director James Arsenio Ponce, CESO III, echoed the firm resolve of his leadership to sustain initiatives in all fronts to help agrarian reform beneficiaries attain a better quality of life.

“The milestones we achieved last year where DAR Region III received thirty-four (34) awards accross all sectors are a clear indication that your region is on the right track in improving the lives of our ARBs. And we are determined to sustain this trajectory for the beneficiaries of CARP”, Director Ponce said.

Meanwhile, Atty. Odgie Cayabyab, Assistant Regional Director, expressed optimism of a similar or even a better feat as he elaborated on the other accomplishments of the region for the past five (5) months of 2024.

“With the sustained support and cooperation of our field offices and sector heads of the Regional Office, I am confident that we can still do better”, Atty. Cayabyab remarked.

Both officials vowed to institute greater innovation and dynamism to improve the quality of life of the ARBs.

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KAPIHAN SA BAGONG PILIPINAS TAMPOK ANG DAR CENTRAL LUZON

MAMAYA NA PO YAN. ALAS 9:00 NG UMAGA

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MARAMING SALAMAT PO

ABANGAN, MANOOD, MAKINIG AT MAKIBAHAGI SA NALALAPIT NA KUWENTUHAN AT BALITAAN SA BAGONG PILIPINAS NA PAMUMUNUAN NANG DAR CENTRAL LUZON

MAGSISILBING PANGUNAHING TAGAPAGHATID NG MAKABULUHANG TALAKAYAN SINA DAR CENTRAL LUZON REGIONAL DIRECTOR JAMES ARSENIO PONCE, CESO III, AT ASSISTANT REGIONAL DIRECTOR ATTY. ODGIE CAYABYAB

TUMUTOK LAMANG PO DITO

MARAMING SALAMAT PO

Nakikiisa ang DAR Central Luzon sa paggunita sa makasaysayang araw kung saan naging ganap na batas ang RA 6657 o ang Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law sa araw na ito.

Makakaasa po kayo ng mas pinaigting at pinalawak na daloy ng mga suporta serbisyo sa ating mga agrarian reform beneficiaries alinsunod na rin sa adhikain ni DAR Secretary Conrado Estrella III.

Mabuhay ang CARP ! Mabuhay ang mga benepisyaryong agraryo !

JUST IN | DAR Secretary Conrado Estrella III Administers Oath to Newly Promoted Officials of Tarlac

In a simple ceremony at the DAR Central Office, Secretary Estrella swears into office four (4) newly promoted officials of Tarlac Provincial Office.

Our big salute to the following:
ATTY. FERDINAND T. SALLY (Attorney V)
HOMER P. MALONZO (Chief Administrative Offi-
cer)
FRANCES ANN P. CANLAPAN (Municipal Agra-
rian Reform Program Officer)
SUSAN DC TABABA (Municipal Agrarian Reform
Program Officer)

Your DAR Region III Family takes pride in this milestone.





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Sa paggunita ng Araw ng Kasarinlan, ang pamunuan ng DAR Central Luzon ay ipinagbubunyi ang mga benepisyaryong agraryo bilang mga bagong simbolo ng matatag at malakas na daluyan ng pag-asa sa kanilang walang humpay na pagsisikap at pagpupursigi na maihatid sa mga pamayanan ang sapat na pagkain sa hapag-kainan at tuloy-tuloy na progreso sa ating bayan.

Maligayang ika-126 taon ng ating Kasarinlan !!!

IN PHOTOS | DAR Central Luzon Distributes Land Titles and Various Support Services in Nueva Ecija

Under the guidance and supervision of DAR Central Luzon Regional Director James Arsenio Ponce, CESO III, and Provincial Head PARPO II Eden Ponio, agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in the province received their much-awaited land titles.

During the activity, ARB organizations also received significant amount of support services to boost their farm activities and income.

DAR Undersecretary for Field Operations Atty. Kazel Celeste personally handed out land titles in support of this initiative.

The activity alligns with the celebration of CARP’s 36th year Anniversary and DAR Secretary Conrado Estrella’s topmost agenda of fast tracking the land distribution process and expanding the provision of support services to ARBs.




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IN PHOTOS | Fast Tracking of Agrarian Law Implementation (ALI) Cases of DAR Regional Office in Central Luzon

The 4-day activity which started yesterday in Baguio City aims to ensure the prompt resolution of ALI cases lodged before the office in consonance with the directive of DAR Secretary Conrado Estrella III of a holistic delivery of services to all the stakeholders of agrarian reform.




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In Case You Missed It | Launching of the 1st DAR Central Luzon Short Film Festival

The filmfest, with the theme "Festival of Hope in Agrarian Reform", will showcase inspiring stories of agrarian reform beneficiaries and their organizations in the Central Luzon region who continue to give value and dignity to farming.

The festival runs from June 3, 2024 during the Project Launch and officially ends on July 17, 2024 through an electrifying Awards Night.

Through the short films, we shall continue to Pursue Greatness and Embrace Excellence.





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IN PHOTOS | Orientation on Support Services for a Newly-Organized ARB Organization in Tarlac

Over and above the distribution of agricultural lands, DAR Region III also ensures that provision of comprehensive support services to agrarian reform beneficiaries is carried out.

With the conduct of orientation on support services, the Malayang Kilusang Samahan ng mga Magsasaka ng Tinang, Inc. stands to benefit from DAR's support services packages.

The activity alligns with DAR Secretary Conrado Estrella's priority agenda of holistic and prompt delivery of support services to ARBs.




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HAPPENING NOW | DAR Region III Officials Attend Cascading of Guidelines on the Implementation of EO 75, series of 2019, Cum Optool

DAR Central Luzon contingent is led by Regional Director James Arsenio Ponce, CESO III, and joined by other Regional Office officials, provincial heads and sector heads.

The 3-day activity which starts today in Palawan province aims to update DAR officials on vital operational tools pertaining to the acquisition and distribution of government-owned lands.





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STILL ON GOING | Training of Trainers on Gender Sensitivity for Project SPLIT Implementers in Aklan Province

DAR Central Luzon Regional Director and Technical Adviser for Gender and Development on Project SPLIT James Arsenio Ponce, CESO III, serves as a resource speaker for the 5-day activity.

The activity alligns with the Department’s thrust of implementing holistic and gender-sensitive programs on the three (3) pillars of agrarian reform: land tenure security, agrarian reform beneficiaries development & sustainability and agrarian justice.





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STILL HAPPENING | Facilitator’s Orientation-Workshop for Luzon Group Being Held in Angeles City, Pampanga

Spearheaded by the DAR Central Luzon, the 4-day activity which kicked off last May 14 is intended for the agriculture, forestry and fisheries enterprise cluster of the National Convergence Initiative for Sustainable Rural Development or NCI-SRD.

The NCI-SRD is a collaborative initiative participated by DAR, DA, DENR and DILG.

ON GOING | Parcelization Forms Under Project SPLIT Rolled Out to Field Offices

The 3-day activity being held in Angeles City, Pampanga aims to streamline procedures and processes using the prescribed forms to ensure integrity and reliability of data forwarded to the Regional and Central Project Management Offices of Project SPLIT.

The RPMO of DAR Region III is spearheading the activity.

URGENTLY IN NEED OF PROJECT-BASED PERSONNEL !!!

Interested and qualified applicants may get in touch with our HR Section as shown below.

Thank you.

ADVISORY | May 7 is a Special Non Working Holiday in the Province of Pampanga, including Angeles City, to Commemorate the Death Anniversary of Jose Abad Santos

Abad Santos was the 5th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines. He also briefly served as Acting President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines.

The annual commemoration is enshrined in RA 7552 and RA 8815.

The DAR Region III Family joyfully celebrates with its Assistant Regional Director ATTY. ODGIE C. CAYABYAB the gift of life on this special day.

HAPPENING NOW | Synchronized Planning Session For DAR, DTI and DOST in Region III

The Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Development & Sustainability Program Division of DAR Regional Office III leads the synchronized planning session in Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga to deliver the most relevant and timely support services to agrarian reform beneficiaries in the region.

The activity alligns with the 9-point agenda of DAR Secretary Conrado Estrella III in bringing comprehensive support services package to the ARBs.




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IN PHOTOS | Re-Orientation and Cleansing Activity for DAR Region III Legal Sector on the Legal Case Monitoring System (LCMS)

The 3-day activity which began yesterday at Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga underlines the region’s commitment in ensuring timely and quality legal services to the primary clientele of agrarian reform - the agrarian reform beneficiaries, as well as other interested parties.

On hand to extend full support are the region’s top leaders - DAR Central Luzon Director James Arsenio Ponce, CESO III, and Assistant Regional Director Atty. Odgie Cayabyab.




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AT THE MOMENT | Retooling Activity for Internal Quality Auditors and Continuous Improvement Group of DAR Regional Office III On ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System

Spearheaded by Quality Management Representative and DAR Assistant Regional Director Atty. Odgie Cayabyab, the activity intends to re-capacitate the IQA and CIG teams in delivering the best public service for the stakeholders of agrarian reform in the region.

RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW | DAR Region III Conducts Upskilling on Monitoring for Accredited Cooperative Training Providers
in Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga

DAR Central Luzon Assistant Regional Director Atty. Odgie Cayabyab delivers his message as pool of trainers from the region are given the opportunity to learn new ways using new guidelines and other related issuances.

The activity alligns with DAR Secretary Conrado Estrella's agenda of ensuring a holistic delivery of support services to agrarian reform beneficiaries.




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News Update | City of San Fernando, Pampanga

DAR CENTRAL LUZON SURPASSES 100% MARK IN LAND ACQUISITION AND DISTRIBUTION FOR 2023

As a prelude to the hosting of DAR Central Luzon for the National Formative Assessment later next month, Regional Director James Arsenio Ponce, CESO III, announced today that the region surpassed its commiment last year for the land acquisition and distribution component of CARP.

Director Ponce made the announcement as the DAR national leadership gathers its regional heads for a 3-day assessment on land tenure security program of the Department in Pangasinan province since yesterday.

The Central Luzon Director expresses his profound gratitude to the men and women of the region who worked doubly hard to achieve this distinct feat.