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MANILA – The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) is set to champion reforms that both directly benefit agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) and position the agriculture sector as more attractive to investors during a high-level economic dialogue in Taguig City.

DAR Secretary Conrado Estrella III will present the agency’s key land reform achievements in 2025, along with its reform agenda for 2026, at the “Big Bold Reforms: The Philippines 2026” forum on Friday. His presentation will underscore how agrarian reform continues to strengthen land tenure security, expand rural economic opportunities, and support national food security goals.

According to the DAR, from July 2022 to December 2025, the department distributed 394,147 land titles covering 532,514 hectares, directly benefiting 362,715 ARBs nationwide. By securing ownership of the land they cultivate, beneficiaries are better positioned to access credit, government assistance, and agribusiness partnerships that help increase farm productivity and household incomes.

Beyond land distribution, the DAR has invested heavily in rural infrastructure and support services to lower production costs and improve competitiveness for small farmers. From 2022 to 2025, the agency completed 213 irrigation projects, built 344 farm-to-market roads, and delivered 7,583 units of farm machinery, equipment, and support facilities.

“These interventions have improved farm efficiency, reduced post-harvest losses, and strengthened the participation of agrarian reform beneficiaries in agricultural value chains,” the department said.

Looking ahead, Estrella will outline concrete reform measures for 2026 aimed at making Philippine agriculture more investment-ready while safeguarding farmers’ rights. These include streamlining business processes, promoting land consolidation arrangements that benefit ARBs, and ensuring policy stability—considered a key factor in attracting sustainable domestic and foreign investments.