DENR Undersecretary Benny Antiporda is working to expedite the land distribution process through the resolution of issues concerning the 20,100-square meter lot in Taytay, Rizal.
WORKING to fulfill its commitment to help the poor who have been wanting to own a piece of property where they live and work for many years now, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is expediting the process of distributing a piece of land in Taytay, Rizal.
In a recent interview, Undersecretary Benny Antiporda said he was hopeful for the distribution of a land parcel in Lupang Arenda in Taytay, Rizal within President Rodrigo Duterte's term.
President Duterte’s term is set to end in June next year.
Antiporda, who is the Undersecretary for Solid Waste Management and Local Government Units (LGU) Concerns, wants to see the resolution of issues concerning the 20,100-square meter lot in Barangay Sta. Ana in fastest possible time.
He, however, pointed out that it can only be achieved with the continuous conduct of dialogues between concerned agencies and the informal settlers who have been appealing for ownership.
"I'm trying to fast track this, but of course, it should be within the bounds of the law.I look forward that by the next time we meet, it would already be for the awarding of titles,” he said.
“I even hope to have our very own President Duterte to award these titles," Antiporda added during his previous meeting with the land claimants and officers of concerned government agencies.
He pointed out that it is only under the term of President Duterte that the case is being seriously dealt with and given attention.
Antiporda added that Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu has expressed concern over the many years of delay and is hopeful that a solution will soon be reached.
In a meeting held at the DENR Central Office, Antiporda settled the issue on the process of land titling with the help of the respective government offices and the claimants.
These include the DENR regional office, Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO)-Rizal, the local government of Taytay, and Samahang Masigasig Tapayan Homeowners Association, Inc. (SAMATHOA).
The lot is part of the 50,300-sq. m. lot being appealed for ownership by the long-time informal settlers in Lupang Arenda who have been complying with the necessary requirements and clearances for titling of the lands.
Under the residential free patent program, PENRO-Rizal is tasked to process the titling applications of the said lot for disposal.
Antiporda also instructed PENRO-Rizal and SAMATHOA to submit a report every 15 days on the progress of the actions undertaken or issues identified for monitoring and assistance of his committee.
DENR-Calabarzon Regional Executive Director Nilo B. Tamoria also committed "to provide technical assistance and oversight function over its field offices.”
PENRO-Rizal Officer Ernesto Diso Jr. reported that a total of 297 lots are included in the 20,100 sq. m. land parcel, of which 101 applications with carpetas have been submitted and evaluated by the PENRO. (SC)
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