CLOA Titles: Once a CLOA, always a CLOA.

“Once a CLOA, always a CLOA” under RA 9700:

🎉 “Once a CLOA, Always a CLOA!” — What Does It Really Mean? 🧑‍🌾🌾

Imagine this: You’re a farmer who just received land from the government through the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP). You hold in your hands the golden ticket of agrarian reform — the Certificate of Land Ownership Award, better known as the CLOA. 🎫🏡

But wait! This isn’t just any land title. It’s special. It’s a badge of honor. It says, “You earned this land through agrarian justice!” 🇵🇭

Now here comes the golden rule:

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“Once a CLOA, Always a CLOA!”

That means:

• You can’t just sell it to the highest bidder 💰🚫
• You can’t turn it into a mall or resort without proper permission 🏢🙅‍♂️
• Even after 10 years, if you transfer it, it must go to another farmer or the government, not just anyone with deep pockets! 👩‍🌾➡️👨‍🌾

The land must stay with farmers, for farming, and for the future of food security and rural development. 🌾🥕🍚

It’s like a “forever” commitment. Not to a person, but to the mission of agrarian reform. ❤️

So whether it’s Day 1 or Year 50, if your land was awarded under CLOA, it stays within the CARP system. It’s not a stepping stone to land speculation — it’s a lifeline for generations of farmers to thrive. 🌱👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

💬 In short:

👉 You don’t just “own” the land — you’re entrusted with it.

👉 So wear that CLOA like a crown, farmer-king or queen! 👑

👉 Because “Once a CLOA, always a CLOA” — and that’s the law! ⚖️🌾