21/08/2026
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The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Region II brought together Agrarian Reform Beneficiary Organizations (ARBOs), government agencies, institutional partners, and program implementers to strengthen market linkages and create more sustainable opportunities for farmers during the PAHP Regional Stakeholdersโ Engagement and Awarding of Exemplary Partners and Implementers held at Hotel Sophia, Cauayan City, Isabela.
The activity gathered DAR officials and field implementers from Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Cagayan-Batanes, and Quirino, along with selected ARBOs, institutional partners, and other stakeholders involved in the implementation of the Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (PAHP).
Usec. Josef Angelo S. Martires, CESO II, underscored the importance of strengthening partnerships and sustaining support for Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries in his message delivered during the activity.
DAR Regional Director Primo C. Lara, OIC-CARPO for RPBDD Elverito A. Juan, the PAHP National Coordinator, and representatives from the 502nd Infantry โLiberatorโ Brigade also took part in the stakeholder engagement.
Among the participating organizations were the Rotary Community Corps of Cauayan City MPC, B-MEG, Department of Education Region II, National Irrigation Administration, and the World Food Programme, represented by Toshio Murakami, together with selected ARBOs and other stakeholders.
The PAHP is a collaborative initiative that seeks to address hunger and poverty, improve food security, and create sustainable economic opportunities for Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries and their organizations.
Through PAHP, DAR works with ARBOs and institutional markets to provide farmers with opportunities to consolidate and market their products, access more stable buyers, meet market requirements, and improve their income.
The stakeholdersโ engagement provided a venue to assess existing partnerships, discuss implementation concerns, and share experiences that can help strengthen market linkages and make ARBO enterprises more sustainable.
The activity also featured the ceremonial completion of the ex*****on of the Memorandum of Partnership Agreement (MOPA) between the 502nd Infantry โLiberatorโ Brigade and OSHWIND MPC, marking another collaborative effort in support of agrarian reform beneficiaries and their organization.
As part of the program, DAR recognized Outstanding ARBOs, Institutional Partners, and Exemplary Implementers for their commitment, cooperation, and valuable contributions to the implementation of PAHP in Region II.
The discussions emphasize that sustainable market linkages require ARBOs to meet buyersโ needs for volume, quality, and timely delivery, supporting DARโs continuing efforts to help Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries and their organizations become more productive, competitive, sustainable, and self-reliant.
Through stronger and more responsive partnerships, DAR Region II continues to support opportunities that can help farmers access markets, strengthen their organizations, and build more sustainable livelihoods.