The City of Taguig marked the month of September with the 6th Handog Titulo program, providing qualified beneficiaries with documents that formalize their rights to their residential properties. According to a recent post by Taguig Mayor Lani Cayetano, the program was held alongside the celebration of the city's Lands Anniversary and benefited 165 individuals and families who received their Transfer Certificates of Title (TCT) or Original Certificates of Title (OCT).
Supporting Secure Land Ownership in Taguig
The Handog Titulo program was carried out with the support of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources–National Capital Region (DENR-NCR), DENR Land Management Bureau (DENR-LMB), and the National Housing Authority (NHA).
The initiative provides beneficiaries with formal documentation of their land ownership. More than simply serving as a legal document, a land title provides a basis for recognizing property rights and contributes to greater security for families residing on their land.
The Taguig post also cited several legal and administrative bases connected with land titling, including Executive Order No. 70, Residential Free Patent Application (RFPA), and Presidential Proclamations No. 133 and 172.
Making Land Titling Services More Accessible
The city government also highlighted its efforts to bring land-related services closer to residents. Through the Local Land Titling and Management Office (LLTMO), residents can access services related to land titles through a one-stop-shop approach. This is intended to make the process more convenient while improving access to national and local government services concerning land ownership. For beneficiaries, receiving their titles represents an important step in formally documenting their rights to the properties where they live.
A Step Toward More Secure Communities
Land ownership documentation can play an important role in giving families greater certainty over their residential properties. Programs such as Handog Titulo also bring together local and national government agencies in assisting residents with land-related concerns. With its 6th Handog Titulo program, Taguig highlighted its continuing efforts to assist qualified residents in securing the necessary documents for their land and strengthening access to land-titling services.
