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CELAs awarded to 53 beneficiaries in Calatrava

Calatrava Mayor Marilyn Era with PENRO Joan Nathaniel Gerangaya, CENR Officer of DENR-CENRO Cadiz Rene Abordo and other municipal officials during the distribution of CELA*

Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer Joan Nathaniel Gerangaya, along with DENR-CENRO Cadiz Head Rene Abordo, spearheaded the Awarding of Certificate of Entitlement to Lot Allocation (CELA) to 53 beneficiaries in a distribution and validation event held at the Guido Castellanes Hall, Municipality of Calatrava.

According to a press release, Mayor Marilyn Era expressed her heartfelt gratitude for the Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ commitment to the land allocation program during the event, emphasizing how the step will empower local residents by providing them with legal entitlement to the land they occupy, promoting both security and development in the area.

Gerangaya highlighted the vital role that land tenure plays in improving the livelihood and security of beneficiaries, ensuring their legal right to the land they occupy. He stressed that this initiative is part of the government’s broader effort to empower local communities, fostering sustainable development and environmental stewardship. He also encouraged the beneficiaries to cherish the opportunity and use the land productively, aligning with environmental regulations to maintain the integrity of the ecosystem.

Abordo echoed these sentiments emphasizing the importance of ensuring that the land is used responsibly, not just for personal gain but also for the betterment of the community as a whole.

Both officials stressed that the awarding of CELA is not just about securing land but also about ensuring a better future for the recipients and their families.

The distribution ceremony symbolized the local government’s dedication to creating inclusive progress, with land entitlement serving as a foundation for lasting positive change.*

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