27/10/2026
𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 𝐃𝐀𝐑 𝐂𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐭-𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠
𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐘𝐓𝐀𝐘 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘, 𝐂𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞 | 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎–𝟐𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 — The Department of Agrarian Reform Provincial Office (DARPO) Cavite, through its Legal Division, conducted a three-day Seminar and Workshop on the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (R.A. No. 10173) and DAR-Related Issuances cm Fast-Tracking at Emiramona Hotel, Tagaytay City, aimed at strengthening personnel awareness of data privacy regulations while promoting efficient public service.
Spearheaded by Chief Legal Officer Atty. Sundae Nathaniel M. Solomon, the activity brought together personnel from various units, including DARAB Cavite, headed by Atty. Myra B. Apduhan; Planning Officer Leslie Ann C. Planto; Records Officer Lydia P. Benetua; and Information Officer Engr. Noel Pahad A. Abdul. In their opening messages, Atty. Solomon welcomed the participants, while Atty. Apduhan emphasized the importance of continuous learning and its practical application in the workplace. Director III and concurrent PARPO II James Arthur T. Dubongco also shared updates on the FY 2024 Performance-Based Bonus (PBB) and discussed DOJ Opinion No. 24, s. 2026, particularly its implications for land transfer clearance procedures.
The seminar featured Atty. Kim Yves N. Gonzales, who discussed the salient provisions of R.A. No. 10173, followed by Atty. Solomon, who explained DAR Memorandum Circular No. 7, s. 2024 and its application to daily office transactions. An open forum provided an opportunity to clarify procedures for handling requests for personal information while balancing data privacy compliance with the principles of ease of doing business.
The remaining sessions were devoted to the fast-tracking of pending Agrarian Law Implementation (ALI) cases, including Land Transfer Clearance.
Through this initiative, DAR Cavite reinforces its commitment to responsible information management, continuous learning, and timely, responsive public service. 💚🌾