IRR out for identification of government lands for agriculture 0 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Ellalyn De Vera-RuizThe implementing rules and regulations (IRR) for the identification of government-owned lands (GOL) that are dedicated or suitable for agriculture has been signed by the heads of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) and Department of Justice (DOJ). In the joint administrative order of the two departments, signed by Agrarian Reform Secretary John Castriciones and Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra, DAR is named as the lead agency that will provide central direction and coordination for the implementation of Executive Order (EO) 75. DAR will confirm the compliance of the coverable GOLs in outlined criteria while DA and DENR will ascertain their suitability for planting and for land classification and slope, respectively. After the transfer is completed, DAR will proceed with the process of land acquisition and distribution.

Source: Manila Bulletin June 11, 2019 04:18 UTC