Title
Agrarian Reform Land Transfer Order
Law
Letter Of Instructions No. 1274
Decision Date
Oct 27, 1982
President Marcos issues a letter instructing the establishment of an agrarian reform project in the Philippines, specifically acquiring the Sagana Plantation property, highlighting the government's commitment to supporting these projects and the financing provided by the Land Bank of the Philippines.

Scope and Subject Property

  • Applies to the 574-hectare property of Sagana Plantation, Inc. located at South Bienvenida, Kapalong, Davao del Norte.
  • Aimed at setting up an agrarian reform project on this property.

Role of the Minister of Agrarian Reform

  • Tasked to implement a land transfer operation scheme for the Sagana Plantation property.
  • Responsible for the allocation of farmlots and homelots based on an integrated development plan prepared for the project.
  • Conduct a parcellary mapping or identification of lots occupied by farmer-beneficiaries.

Appraisal Committee Formation and Property Valuation

  • The Minister of Agrarian Reform and the Land Bank of the Philippines to organize an appraisal committee.
  • Committee composition: representatives from two government financial institutions and a private appraisal firm.
  • Purpose: Determine the reasonable valuation of the Sagana Plantation property in accordance with the law.

Financing Arrangement by the Land Bank of the Philippines

  • Financing to be provided for the acquisition by the Davao del Norte Free Farmers Cooperative, Inc. and farmer-beneficiaries.
  • Acquisition value based on the appraisal committee's determination.
  • Financing conditioned upon completion of parcellary mapping and acknowledgment of amortization obligations by farmer-beneficiaries and the cooperative.
  • Amortization terms: 15 years with 6% annual interest rate.
  • Mode of financing follows Presidential Decree No. 251, preferably 10% cash and 90% Land Bank bonds.

Legal and Administrative Directives

  • Directs government agencies and financial institutions to coordinate and ensure the orderly acquisition and transfer of lands.
  • Emphasizes the importance of government support and encouragement in agrarian reform efforts.
  • Establishes the procedural framework for land acquisition, valuation, allocation, and amortization under the agrarian reform project.

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