Nationwide land titles, debt relief reach record high in 2025

In 2025, hundreds of thousands of Filipino farmers gained greater security and financial relief as the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) distributed land titles and eased long-standing debts.

As of December 30, 2025, DAR had issued 411,787 land titles covering 558,917 hectares of agricultural land, benefiting 380,264 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) nationwide. In 2025 alone, the agency awarded 199,838 titles to 176,202 farmers, covering 302,540 hectares across all regions.

The distribution of land titles gives farmers secure tenure, allowing them to invest in their land and plan long-term. Large-scale distributions were conducted throughout December, accompanied by the turnover of farm machinery and equipment in multiple regions.

DAR also addressed farmers’ financial burdens. By year-end, the agency issued 482,556 Certificates of Condonation and Release of Mortgage (COCROMs), forgiving more than P46.5 billion in unpaid land amortizations under Republic Act No. 11953, or the New Agrarian Emancipation Act. In 2025 alone, P35.67 billion in debts were written off, benefiting over 252,000 ARBs.

The impact of these initiatives was nationwide, with land titles and debt relief distributed across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Regions such as Central Mindanao, Eastern Visayas, CARAGA, Negros Island Region, and Cagayan Valley were among the top recipients.

DAR emphasized that pairing land distribution with support services is key to improving livelihoods and reinforcing agrarian reform as a tangible benefit for farming families.