Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Acting Secretary Jim O. Sampulna (2nd from left) hands over the original certificates of title (OCT) to Lorna Placio (3rd from right), President of the Samahang Masigasig ng Sitio Tapayan Homeowners Association or SAMATHOA for its 41 member-beneficiaries during the turnover on March 4. The 2.01-hectare land at Lupang Arenda in Brgy. Sta. Ana, Taytay, Rizal was originally intended for the proposed DENR Center in Rizal. Present during the event were former DENR Undersecretary Benny D. Antiporda (3rd from left) and current National Irrigation Administration Senior Deputy Administrator who worked to distribute the land during his time in the Department, DENR CALABARZON Regional Executive Director Nilo B. Tamoria, and Rizal Provincial ENR Officer Ramil R. Limpiada. Also in photo are (L-R): Alliance of People’s Organizations in Lupang Arenda President Vicente Barlos, Taytay Mayor Joric Gaculla, and Vice Mayor Michell Bermundo. ###
