“Once a CLOA, always a CLOA” under RA 9700:
π “Once a CLOA, Always a CLOA!” — What Does It Really Mean? π§πΎπΎ
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. π«π‘
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!” π΅π
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 π°π«
- You can’t turn it into a mall or resort without proper permission π’π ♂️
- Even after 10 years, if you transfer it, it must go to another farmer or the government, not just anyone with deep pockets! π©πΎ➡️π¨πΎ
The land must stay with farmers, for farming, and for the future of food security and rural development. πΎπ₯π
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. π±π¨π©π§π¦
π¬ In short:
π You don’t just “own” the land — you’re entrusted with it.
π So wear that CLOA like a crown, farmer-king or queen! π
π Because “Once a CLOA, always a CLOA” — and that’s the law! ⚖️πΎ
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