COMPREHENSIVE AGRARIAN REFORM PROGRAM (CARP): IS IT OVER?

Recent questions

• What is the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program?

  The Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) is a significant initiative in the Philippines aimed at redistributing agricultural land to promote social justice and improve the livelihoods of farmers. Established in 1988, CARP has undergone several extensions, with the most recent deadline for land acquisition set for June 30, 2014, under Republic Act 9700. The program seeks to address historical injustices in land ownership and aims to empower agrarian reform beneficiaries by providing them with land and support services. Over the years, CARP has played a crucial role in transforming the agricultural landscape of the Philippines, although it has faced challenges in implementation and completion.

• When was CARP established?

  The Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) was established in 1988 as a response to the pressing need for agrarian reform in the Philippines. The program was designed to address the inequities in land distribution and to provide landless farmers with access to agricultural land. Since its inception, CARP has been extended multiple times to ensure that its objectives are met, with the final deadline for land acquisition set for June 30, 2014, under Republic Act 9700. This timeline reflects the government's commitment to fulfilling the goals of the program, although the complexities of land reform have led to ongoing discussions about its effectiveness and the need for further reforms.

• What is Executive Order No. 75?

  Executive Order No. 75, issued in 2019, is a directive in the Philippines that mandates the identification of government-owned agricultural lands for distribution to qualified beneficiaries under the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP). This order aims to expedite the process of land distribution and ensure that government lands are utilized effectively to benefit landless farmers and agrarian reform beneficiaries. The target completion date for this initiative was set for the end of 2022, highlighting the government's ongoing efforts to enhance agricultural productivity and support rural development through equitable land distribution.

• What is the deadline for CARP land acquisition?

  The final deadline for land acquisition under the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) was set for June 30, 2014. This deadline was established under Republic Act 9700, which aimed to conclude the land distribution process that began in 1988. The deadline reflects the government's commitment to addressing land reform issues and ensuring that agrarian reform beneficiaries receive the land they need to improve their livelihoods. However, the complexities of land acquisition and distribution have led to discussions about the effectiveness of CARP and the need for continued support and reforms in the agricultural sector.

• What are the goals of CARP?

  The Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) aims to achieve several key goals centered around social justice and rural development. Primarily, CARP seeks to redistribute agricultural land to landless farmers, thereby addressing historical injustices in land ownership and promoting equitable access to resources. Additionally, the program aims to enhance the productivity of the agricultural sector by providing support services, such as access to credit, training, and infrastructure development. Ultimately, CARP's goals include improving the livelihoods of agrarian reform beneficiaries, fostering rural development, and contributing to national food security by empowering farmers and promoting sustainable agricultural practices.