Land reform administrative procedures in the Philippines : a critical analysis

The law involves basic changes in the social, economic, and political structure of the Philippines. The current study is based on a review of the available literature on Philippine Land Reform, as well as on personal experience and observation. Part I describes the social, economic and political characteristics of the program. Part II discusses in detail the policies and objectives of the Agricultural Land Reform Code which is aimed at improving rural living conditions through equitable distribution of land, tenure reforms, and provision of support services. It also describes the organization and functions of the numerous government agencies directly and indirectly responsible for implementation of the program. Under an operational model for this implementation, three shifts are necessary to convert share tenants into full owners: conversion of share tenants into leaseholders, conversion of leaseholders into amortizing owners, conversion of amortizing owners into full owners. Part III analyzes the land reform unified administration. Part IV summarizes the objectives, criticisms, and proposals for improvement.