DAR NIR

The Department of Agrarian Reform Negros Island Region (DAR NIR) celebrates with the City of Bacolod its 88th Charter Day.

With the theme “Bacolod: Stronger Together,” DAR NIR is one with the Bacolodnons in commemorating the creation of Bacolod as a chartered city.

May this observance be filled with pride, solidarity, and community spirit.

LOOK | DAR NIR Regional and Provincial Offices Gather for Midyear Assessment and StratPlan, Reinforcing Commitment to ARBs

In a 3‑day “CY 2026 Midyear Regional Formative Assessment cm Project SPLIT Strategic Planning Workshop” held in Sipalay City, leaders of the Department of Agrarian Reform Negros Island Region (DAR NIR) regional and provincial offices from Negros Occidental I - North, Negros Occidental II - South, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor, spearheaded by Regional Director Lucrecia S. Taberna, come together for a focused alignment of strategies that strengthens support for agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs).

The activity, which commenced on June 15, 2026, continues today as provincial offices present their respective 1st semester accomplishments in the aspects of Project SPLIT (Support to Parcelization of Lands for Individual Titling), Land Tenure Security Program (LTSP), Agrarian Justice Delivery Program (AJDP), Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Development Sustainability Program (ARBDSP), and Support to Operations.

The activity will continue until tomorrow, June 17, where 2nd semester catch‑up plans will be discussed.

All these efforts ultimately reinforce DAR NIR’s commitment to deliver clearer land rights, stronger support services, and more responsive interventions for our ARBs.

𝐖𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆!

DAR Negros Island Region (NIR) currently has an opening for:
(6) Legal Assistant I

Interested and qualified applicants should signify their interest in writing. Attach the following documents to the application letter, and submit to the address below not later than June 25, 2026 5PM (Thursday).

• Fully accomplished and duly notarized/subscribed and sworn Personal Data Sheet (PDS) with Work Experience Sheet and recent passport-sized or unfiltered digital picture (CS Form No. 212, Revised 2025); digitally signed or electronically signed;
• Hard copy or electronic copy of Performance rating in the last rating period (if applicable);
• Hard copy or electronic copy of proof of eligibility/rating/license; and
• Hard copy or electronic copy of Transcript of Records;
• Hard copy or electronic copy of Training Certificates (if applicable); and
• Hard copy or electronic copy of Certificate of employment/Service Record (if applicable).
This Office highly encourages all interested and qualified applicants to apply, which include persons with disability (PWD) and members of the indigenous.

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS are advised to hand in or send through courier/email their application to the head of office/ human resource management office/records

𝐋𝐔𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐀 𝐒. 𝐓𝐀𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀
Regional Director
DAR Negros Island Region
(Robinsons Supermarket Villamonte) 2/F East 3 Center, Narra Extension, Burgos Avenue, Brgy. Villamonte, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental 6100
Email: [email protected]

𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙩𝙚 𝙙𝙤𝙘𝙪𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙗𝙚 𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙙, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙪𝙗𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙗𝙚 𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙙.

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Sa sini nga Philippine Independence Day, ginasaulog naton indi lamang ang kahilwayan sang aton pungsod kundi pati ang padayon nga pag-uswag kag kadalag-an sang aton mga Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARBs).

Paagi sa repormang agraryo, nahatagan sang higayon ang mga ARBs nga mag-angkon sang ila kaugalingon nga duta, mapabakod ang ila pangabuhian, kag makabulig sa pagpatukod sang mas mauswagon nga mga komunidad, isa ka matuod nga laragway sang kahilwayan nga may kaangtanan nga pag-uswag kag paglaum.

𝐃𝐀𝐑 𝐍𝐈𝐑 𝐱 𝐔𝐒𝐋𝐒: 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐑𝐁 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬

In line with its continuing efforts to strengthen institutional partnerships and explore strategic opportunities for collaboration, the Department of Agrarian Reform Negros Island Region (DAR NIR), spearheaded by Regional Director Lucrecia S. Taberna, held a coordination meeting with the University of St. La Salle, represented by University President Br. Joaquin Severino S. Martinez, FSC, D.MIN., today, June 11, at the St. La Salle Ecopark, Brgy. Granada in Bacolod City.

The meeting aimed to discuss potential partnership initiatives and identify collaborative programs, projects, and interventions that will advance the capacities of Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARBs) and their organizations, particularly in the areas of capacity development, institutional strengthening, and extension services within agrarian reform areas.

This activity marks another step toward building stronger and more responsive support systems that empower ARB communities.

The Department of Agrarian Reform Negros Island Region (DAR NIR) and Central Philippines State University strengthened their partnership today, June 11, with the signing of a memorandum of understanding aimed at reinforcing collaboration on agrarian reform and academic initiatives.

OIC‑CARPO for Regional ARBDSP Mark Anthony G. Caraig opened the program by welcoming guests to the DAR Regional Office, followed by inspirational messages from DAR NIR Regional Director Lucrecia S. Taberna and CPSU President Aladino C. Moraca, PhD. Both leaders emphasized the importance of shared expertise and coordinated efforts between government and the academe.

OIC‑ARPO II Catherine T. Lana presented the salient features of the agreement before the ceremonial signing, which served as the event’s highlight.

This activity forms part of DAR NIR’s continuing commitment to partnerships that broaden opportunities for ARBs and strengthen institutional linkages across the region.

𝐃𝐀𝐑 𝐍𝐈𝐑 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐄𝐂 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐄𝐂–𝐂𝐀𝐍 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭

BACOLOD CITY, June 10, 2026 – The Department of Agrarian Reform Negros Island Region and the Securities and Exchange Commission Negros Island Region (SEC NIR) formally strengthened their partnership through the ceremonial signing of a Memorandum of Agreement under the SEC–CAN (Communication, Advocacy, and Network) Project.

The SEC–CAN Project aims to promote awareness of corporate compliance, advocate financial literacy, and establish stronger networks with government agencies such as DAR to bring regulatory services closer to grassroots communities. Through this initiative, Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Organizations (ARBOs) will be equipped with knowledge on legal compliance, organizational governance, and protection against fraudulent investment schemes, enabling them to operate more sustainably, transparently, and effectively.

During the activity, DAR NIR Regional Director Lucrecia S. Taberna emphasized the importance of the partnership in empowering ARBOs and enhancing their capacity to become viable and self-sustaining organizations.

Representing SEC NIR were Atty. Annabelle Corral-Respall, Director II, and Ms. Maria Laarni King, Information Officer II. In her message, Atty. Corral-Respall highlighted the vital role of financial literacy and investor protection in safeguarding organizations and their members from financial risks and fraudulent schemes. She also announced SEC NIR's commitment to provide free financial literacy training programs to ARBOs throughout the Negros Island Region.

Through this partnership, DAR NIR and SEC NIR reaffirm their shared commitment to empowering ARBOs by promoting good governance, financial responsibility, regulatory compliance, and organizational resilience. The collaboration is expected to open more opportunities for capacity building and institutional strengthening, ultimately contributing to the socio-economic development of agrarian reform beneficiaries across the Negros Island Region.

LOOK | As part of its continuing efforts to strengthen its workforce and enhance service delivery to Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARBs), the Department of Agrarian Reform Negros Island Region (DAR NIR) conducted a simultaneous qualifying exam on June 9, 2026, at the DOLE Office and Northwest Inn in Bacolod City, and at Bethel Guest House in Dumaguete City.

Successful applicants will be considered for vacant positions in the provincial offices of DAR Negros Occidental I-North, DAR Negros Occidental II-South, and DAR Negros Oriental.

Earlier today, the DAR Negros Occidental I - North launched the ARBO Merkado: Tiangge ni ARB in Murcia to provide local farmers and agrarian reform beneficiaries with a venue to sell fresh farm produce and locally processed products.

With this initiative, the Department aims to create greater market opportunities and strengthen the economic sustainability of farming communities.

𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

: To address issues and other concerns, the Department of Agrarian Reform Negros Island Region is currently in dialogue with the Damayan ng Manggagawa, Magsasaka at Mangingisda sa Bansa, Inc. (DAMMMBA) at the DAR NIR Regional Office.

The activity aims to foster open, peaceful conversations that support mutual understanding and collaborative solutions in terms of landholdings and other technical matters raised by DAMMMBA for immediate and prompt action.

DAR NIR remains committed to sustaining constructive engagement and ensuring that every concern is met with fairness, transparency, and a shared resolve toward lasting solutions.