DARMO Cabagan - Santa Maria Cluster

04/09/2026

[PBD NEWS] DAR, CDA Conduct ARBO Caravan, Strengthening Access to Agrarian Reform Support Services for ARBs

The Cabagan Farmers Agrarian Reform Cooperative (CFARC), led by BOD Chairman Rofred Racho and BOD Member Alexander Malsi, actively participated in the two-day Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Organizations (ARBOs) Caravan held on September 1–2, 2026, at JAPI Hotel, Cauayan City, Isabela.

CFARC is a former farmers’ association that has transformed into a cooperative, starting with 50 initial members. As part of its organizational development, its officers and members underwent the online Pre-Registration Seminar (PRS) conducted by the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) on April 12 and 20, 2026, at Barangay San Antonio, Cabagan, Isabela.

During the caravan, participating ARBOs, together with Support to Parcelization of Lands for Individual Titling (SPLIT) beneficiaries, had the opportunity to learn about the various programs, services, and assistance offered by the Department’s partner agencies, including the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), Cooperative Development Authority (CDA), Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK), PhilHealth, Cooperative Bank of Cagayan, and other partner institutions.

The activity served as a valuable platform for ARBOs and ARBs to gain firsthand information on government programs and services while strengthening their linkages with agencies that can provide assistance in organizational development, financial services, skills training, health protection, agricultural productivity, and other support interventions.

DAR Undersecretary for Support Services Office Josef Angelo S. Martires, CESO II served as the guest speaker during the activity. In his message, Usec. Martires emphasized that while the Department provides land tenure improvement, land titles, and legal services, these alone are not enough to fully uplift the lives of agrarian reform beneficiaries.

He stressed the importance of providing appropriate support services to make the land productive, enhance the livelihood opportunities of ARBs, and improve their overall quality of life.

Adding significance to the activity, Usec. Martires, Regional Director Primo C. Lara, CDA Regional Director Atty. Jovelyn Gaffud-Marquez, together with other DAR officials, formally handed over the Certificates of Registration (CORs) to 46 newly organized and transformed cooperatives, marking an important milestone in their journey toward stronger and more sustainable organizations.

Among the newly registered cooperatives was CFARC, whose successful registration was made possible through the dedicated assistance of Agrarian Reform Program Officer I/Development Facilitator of the Cabagan–Santa Maria Cluster Aya Vanessa R. Auayang and Senior Agrarian Reform Program Technologist Aries G. Mallannao. They facilitated and completed the necessary documentary requirements and activities leading to the cooperative’s successful registration.

The participation of CFARC in the ARBOs Caravan reflects its continuing commitment to strengthening its organization, expanding access to government programs and services, and creating greater opportunities for its members.

Through stronger ARBOs, empowered ARBs, and sustained convergence among government agencies and development partners, the vision of productive land, sustainable livelihoods, and improved quality of life for agrarian reform beneficiaries becomes more attainable.

Congratulations, CFARC, on this important milestone toward building a stronger, more sustainable, and empowered cooperative!

04/09/2026

04/09/2026

The DAR Municipal Office (DARMO) Cabagan–Santa Maria Cluster sincerely extends its heartfelt gratitude to the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Cabagan, led by Municipal Mayor Mila “Milette” Albano-Mamauag, for its generous support in providing additional office space for DARMO personnel and our valued stakeholders.

This meaningful support will help create a more comfortable, accessible, and conducive workplace, further strengthening our commitment to delivering efficient, responsive, and quality agrarian reform services to our Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARBs) and stakeholders.

We likewise extend our sincere appreciation to Mayor Mila “Milette” Albano-Mamauag and Atty. Christopher “Topi” A. Mamauag, Provincial Administrator, for gracing the blessing of the office. Your presence made this occasion even more meaningful and memorable.

In line with the 126th Civil Service Anniversary Month-long Celebration, the DARMO Cabagan–Santa Maria Cluster personnel also took part in beautifying the workplace by placing plants and enhancing the hallway and office premises. This simple initiative reflects our commitment to promoting a cleaner, greener, healthier, and more welcoming workplace for everyone.

Mabbalo, LGU Cabagan, for your continued support, partnership, and commitment to public service!

03/09/2026

Congratulations, PARPO II Severino D. Gabot!

🎉 𝐇𝐄𝐏! 𝐇𝐄𝐏! 𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐘! 🎉

And this time, it’s not just a cheer. It’s a celebration! 🙌

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗿. 𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗗. 𝗚𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘁, now officially 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗜 (𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗣𝗢 𝗜𝗜) of DAR Isabela! 🌾

From OIC to officially PARPO II, this is certainly a moment worth celebrating. Your dedication and commitment to public service continue to inspire the DAR Isabela family.

So, let’s hear it from everyone...

𝑯𝑬𝑷! 𝑯𝑬𝑷! 𝑯𝑶𝑶𝑹𝑨𝒀! 👏🎊
𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔, 𝑷𝑨𝑹𝑷𝑶 𝑰𝑰 𝑬𝒏𝒈𝒓. 𝑺𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒐 𝑫. 𝑮𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒕!

26/08/2026

17/08/2026

[SPLIT NEWS] A productive meeting with the Environmental and Social Safeguards (ESS) team, led by ESS Support Staff Flor S. Ranchez, was conducted on August 13, 2026 at the DARMO Cabagan, Isabela.

The meeting focused on the proposed conduct of the Provincial Consultation with the Indigenous Peoples (IPs), tentatively scheduled on August 24 and September 1, 2026. The consultation aims to ensure meaningful engagement and participation of concerned stakeholders in relation to the implementation of Project Support to Parcelization of Lands for Individual Titling (SPLIT).

Selected agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) from different municipalities who have received individual Certificates of Land Ownership Award (CLOAs) and those whose landholdings are currently undergoing parcelization under Project SPLIT are expected to participate in the scheduled consultation.

The meeting also served as an opportunities to discuss the necessary preparations, identification of participants, and coordination requirements to facilitate the orderly and effective conduct of the consultation.

14/08/2026

[ LTI NEWS] To determine the precise metes and bounds of landholdings, a Relocation Survey was successfully conducted by the Survey Team of DAR Provincial Office–Isabela (DARPO Isabela) in partnership with the DAR Municipal Office (DARMO) Cabagan–Santa Maria Cluster over three landholdings at Barangay Mozzozin, Santa Maria, Isabela.

The conduct of the relocation survey is an important step in establishing and verifying the actual location, boundaries, and technical details of the subject landholdings, thereby providing the agrarian reform beneficiaries with a clearer determination of their respective areas and property boundaries.

The survey team was led by Engineers Alain Alfred M. Arboleda and Jery C. Mabanag, with the assistance of Jose C. Madria, Jomear Gammad, and Marco Salvador. The survey activities were supervised by SARPT Aries G. Mallannao and ARPT Jake B. Moreno of DARMO Cabagan–Santa Maria Cluster.

The DARMO Cabagan–Santa Maria Cluster extends its sincere appreciation to DARPO Isabela, led by OIC-PARPO II Engr. Severino G. Gabot, for granting and supporting the request of the agrarian reform beneficiaries and for facilitating the conduct of the relocation survey.

29/07/2026

[PBD NEWS] Agrarian Reform Program Officer I/Development Facilitator Mark Christian S. Taguibao served as the resource speaker during the Cooperative Management and Governance Training conducted for the officers and members of the Malasi Lake Producers Cooperative, today, at the Barangay Hall of San Antonio, Cabagan, Isabela.

The training is one of the mandatory capacity-building activities required by the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) for cooperatives to secure their Certificate of Compliance (COC). It focused on strengthening the cooperative's management, governance, enterprise development, and business operations.

During the session, ARPO I/DF Taguibao discussed key topics, including the common issues and challenges in cooperative governance, the 6 Good Governance Guiding Principles, the 3 Levels of Governance, the 3 Leadership Competency Levels, the Characteristics of Good Governance, and other essential concepts aimed at enhancing the cooperative's organizational effectiveness and sustainability.

ARPO I/DF Taguibao was assisted by DF Aya Vanessa R. Auayang and SARPT Aries G. Mallannao, whose support contributed to the successful conduct of the training.

Together, we continue to empower agrarian reform beneficiaries and their organizations through capacity development, promoting good governance and sustainable cooperative management.