DARMO Carmen Cotabato

17/08/2026

𝐃𝐀𝐑 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐓 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Carmen, Cotabato — Earlier today, August 17, 2026, the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Municipal Office of Carmen conducted a consultation meeting with Municipal Mayor Hon. Rogelio Taliño and Vice Mayor Hon. Roger Ryan Taliño to discuss the ongoing subdivision survey of the Malaguia Demacocom, Et Al. landholding located in Macabenban, Carmen, Cotabato, under the Support to Parcelization of Lands for Individual Titling (SPLIT) Project.

The discussion focused on the status of the subdivision survey, current concerns, and other matters related to the implementation of the SPLIT Project in the area. The consultation also provided an opportunity for DAR and the Municipal Government of Carmen to coordinate efforts, address concerns, and identify appropriate measures to facilitate the smooth implementation of the project.

The SPLIT Project aims to facilitate the parcelization of collective landholdings and the issuance of individual land titles to qualified agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs), thereby strengthening their land tenure security and providing greater certainty over the land they cultivate.

The consultation underscored the importance of close coordination between DAR, the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Carmen, and other concerned stakeholders in addressing field-level concerns and ensuring the effective implementation of agrarian reform programs.

Through continued coordination and collaboration, DAR remains committed to strengthening land tenure security and delivering responsive agrarian reform services that contribute to the welfare and development of agrarian reform beneficiaries.

17/08/2026

𝗗𝗔𝗥 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗜𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗖 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀

Carmen, Cotabato — The DAR Municipal Office of Carmen joined the Coordination Meeting for the Inclusive Partnerships for Agrarian Reform Communities (IPARC) Project on August 10, 2026.

The meeting focused on the prioritization of proposed infrastructure investments, identification of potential agribusiness enterprises, and preparation of the necessary project documents in support of the effective implementation of the IPARC Project.

The activity was attended by DAR Carmen personnel led by Municipal Agrarian Reform Program Officer (MARPO) Rowena Tedor, together with personnel from the DAR Provincial Office. The team actively participated in the discussions alongside representatives from concerned municipal offices.

The coordination meeting provided an avenue to strengthen collaboration among DAR, the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Carmen, and other concerned stakeholders in identifying and advancing initiatives responsive to the needs of agrarian reform communities.

Through strengthened partnerships and coordinated efforts, DAR and its stakeholders continue to support inclusive and sustainable development and create opportunities that contribute to the empowerment of agrarian reform beneficiaries and their communities.

09/08/2026

🎨 CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS! 🎨

Kabataang Anak ng ARBs, this is for YOU!

In celebration of the DAR XII CARPER Anniversary with the theme "CARPER at 18: Harvesting Unity, Celebrating Service", we are inviting young artists to join our REGIONWIDE POSTER MAKING CONTEST!

✨Show your creativity and tell the story of CARPER through art! ✨
Let your posters reflect 18 years of unity, service, and the hope that agrarian reform brings to our farmers and communities.

MECHANICS
1. PARTICIPANTS :
• Open to children of Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries from Region XII. ARB household children are allowed.
• Age: 10-17 years old
• 3-5 contestants per province

2. Format and Duration
• On-the-spot poster making to be conducted at the DARMO where the contestant/s reside
• Contestants and facilitators will convene thru MS Teams to ensure that rules are followed
• Duration: 2 hours
• Materials: 1/4 illustration board and oil pastel shall be provided by DARRO XII with identifying mark/seal.
• Other coloring mediums like chalk pastel, crayons, and markers are allowed but shall be provided by the DARPO.
• No reference materials, sketches, or templates allowed

3. Theme
• "CARPER AT 18: Harvesting Unity, Celebrating Service"

4. Criteria for Judging - 100%
• Relevance to Theme: 40% - How well it depicts the message
• Originality & Creativity: 30% - Unique concept and artistry
• Visual Impact: 20% - Clarity of message and overall presentation
• Neatness: 10% - Cleanliness and order of work

5. Guidelines
• Work must be original. No assistance from coaches/guardians/DARMOs during the contest
• Write on the back of the illustration board: Name, Age, Province, Municipality
• All participants must stop working after 2 hours. Late submissions will be disqualified
• All entries will become property of DAR XII and may be used for IEC materials
• The decision of the judges is final

6. Prizes
• 1st Place: Cash Prize + Gift
• 2nd Place: Cash Prize +Gift
• 3rd Place: Cash Prize + Gift
• Certificate for all participants

7. Important Dates
• Deadline of Submission of Names of Participants: August 10, 2026
• Contest Date: August 15, 2026 (Saturday, 10 AM)
• Submission of Entries to DARRO: On or before August 16, 2026
• Awarding Ceremony: August 17, 2026 (The Top 3 entries will be invited to attend, along with one member of their family, and the MARPO of their respective municipality)

Be part of the celebration and let your talent shine! 💚💛

06/08/2026

𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒎𝒆𝒏 𝑾𝒆𝒍𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒑𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 2026 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒕 3 𝑨𝑹𝑩/𝑨𝑹𝑩𝑶/𝑩𝑨𝑹𝑪 𝑺𝒖𝒎𝒎𝒊𝒕

The Municipality of Carmen proudly hosted the second leg of the 2026 ARB/ARBO/BARC Summit on August 5, 2026, at the Carmen Municipal Gymnasium. Organized by the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR)-Province of Cotabato, the event marked another milestone in bringing agrarian reform stakeholders together following the successful District 1 Summit in Libungan, Cotabato.

The summit gathered Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARBs), Agrarian Reform Beneficiary Organizations (ARBOs), and Barangay Agrarian Reform Council (BARC) members from the municipalities of Carmen, Banisilan, Kabacan, Matalam, Mlang, and Tulunan. Through the activity, participants were provided an opportunity to exchange experiences, strengthen partnerships, and reaffirm their shared commitment to advancing agrarian reform and rural development in the province.

Under the leadership of Provincial Agrarian Reform Program Officer II (PARPO II) Evangeline C. Bueno, the summit gathered representatives from partner government agencies, Local Government Units (LGU), Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representatives (IPMRs), and other agrarian reform stakeholders. The strong turnout reflected the continued collaboration among partners in advancing programs that benefit agrarian reform communities.

06/08/2026

30/07/2026

DAR Sec Among Top-Performing Cabinet Officials

The RPMD Foundation Inc. has released its Index of Governance (IOG) - Trust & Performance Ratings as of July 26, 2026. The "Boses ng Bayan" survey highlights the top-performing and most trusted Cabinet Secretaries in the Philippines based on public perception.

Department of Agrarian Reform Secretary Conrado M. Estrella III was among those recognized for strong performance and high public trust with a rating of 81.7 percent.

The survey noted DAR’s continued efforts in land distribution, farmers’ support, and bringing government services to rural communities under his leadership.

The IOG aims to reflect the voice of the people and measure how effectively government officials deliver on their mandate to serve Filipinos.

Congratulations Sec. Conrad and DAR! Your DAR XII family is so proud of you!

28/07/2026

COMING SOON!

The ARB / ARBO / BARC Summit 2026 is bringing together Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARBs), Agrarian Reform Beneficiary Organizations (ARBOs), and Barangay Agrarian Reform Councils (BARCs) across the Province of Cotabato for a meaningful gathering of learning, collaboration, and empowerment.

Theme: "Building Capable Leaders and Organizations: From Rights Awareness to Effective Local Action."

Three Districts. One Shared Vision. One Stronger Agrarian Reform Community.

Stay tuned for more updates!

See you at the Summit!

21/07/2026

𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐂 𝐂𝐎𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐄 / 𝐅𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐂𝐎𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐁𝐔𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

Strong and sustainable Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries' Organizations (ARBOs) begin with empowered and well-informed members. Through the DAR Provincial Office-Program Beneficiaries Development Division (DARPO-PBDD), the Department of Agrarian Reform continues to strengthen ARBOs by providing capacity-building activities focused on cooperative development, organizational management, and enterprise sustainability.

The Municipality of Carmen successfully conducted training activities for the following ARBOs:

🌾 Kibudtungan Sugar Farmers Association – Brgy. Kibudtungan: Basic Cooperative Course / Fundamentals of Cooperatives
🌾 Centro Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries and Farmers Association – Brgy. Kilala: Basic Cooperative Course / Fundamentals of Cooperatives
🌾 Malapag Agrarian Reform Cooperative – Brgy. Malapag: BUILDS Formulation (PSP Review and Enhancement)
🌾 Ranzo United Association – Brgy. Ranzo: Basic Cooperative Course / Fundamentals of Cooperatives

These activities equipped Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARBs) with the knowledge and skills needed to strengthen their organizations, promote good governance, enhance organizational sustainability, and develop strategic plans that will contribute to the long-term success of their cooperatives and associations.

The Department of Agrarian Reform extends its sincere appreciation to all resource persons, facilitators, ARBO officers, and participants for their active participation and commitment to building stronger, resilient, and self-reliant agrarian reform communities.

Together, we continue to build stronger cooperatives, empowered ARBOs, and resilient agrarian reform communities toward a more progressive and sustainable future.

16/07/2026

𝙄𝙉 𝙋𝙃𝙊𝙏𝙊𝙎 | DAR Continues Identification of Actual Occupants for the Malaguia Demacocom, Et Al. Landholding Under Project SPLIT

Carmen, Cotabato — The Department of Agrarian Reform Municipal Office (DARMO) Carmen continued the Identification of Actual Occupants on July 9, 2026, at Sitio Kirumiay, Barangay Malapag, Carmen, Cotabato, for the Malaguia Demacocom, Et Al. landholding under the Support to Parcelization of Lands for Individual Titling (SPLIT) Project.

The activity forms part of the field validation process to support the implementation of Project SPLIT and facilitate the issuance of individual land titles to qualified agrarian reform beneficiaries.

The successful conduct of the activity was made possible through the collaborative efforts of the DARMO Carmen personnel, the Field Validation Team (FVT), and the LTID Survey Team, who continue to work in close coordination to ensure the effective implementation of Project SPLIT and strengthen land tenure security.