The Dolefil Agrarian Reform Beneficiary Cooperative (DARBC), located in Polomolok, South Cotabato, was recognized by the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) as the most outstanding agrarian reform beneficiaries organization (ARBO) in the entire region of Soccsksargen for its continued effort to help uplift the lives of the agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs).

As emphasized in the priority areas of DAR Secretary Conrado Estrella III, the recognition was highlighted by the partnerships, not only between the farmers and various government agencies but also among members of the DARBC and the local government of Polomolok to look into the interests of the farmers and fulfill future projects in the area.

DARBC Chairman Vincent Palma said their commitment to expand their services has more than doubled now that they have formally inked an alliance of mutual support with Polomolok government.

He said that DARBC has immensely contributed to improving and empowering the socio-economic welfare of the ARBs, small farm workers, and cooperative members through its pineapple production and other agricultural business ventures.

“The award and acknowledgment was not the primary goal of the organization. Its main objective is to create a cooperative that would provide the most outstanding benefits to its members and the community,” he said.

Palma extended his gratitude to the DAR, and all the members, officers, staff, and people who have helped the cooperative rise and become the most progressive ARBO in the region.

H. Roldan Ali, DAR-Soccsksargen Assistant Regional Director said the cooperative has been operating for almost 34 years and have proven that the support services provided by the DAR were excellently and effectively managed.

“Through the years, the cooperative has become the DAR’s partner in helping the ARBs and making their lives become more progressive,” he said.

Ali said that being recognized as the most outstanding ARBO in the region is one of the most valuable milestones for a cooperative and encouraged them to dream of becoming recognized as the top ARBO in the entire Philippines in the future.

The plaque of recognition was formally awarded to the cooperative at Club Kalsangi, Brgy. Cannery, Polomolok, South Cotabato.

Ginawaran ng pagkilala ng Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) bilang pinaka-natatanging agrarian reform beneficiaries organization (ARBO) sa buong rehiyon ng Soccsksargen ang Dolefil Agrarian Reform Beneficiary Cooperative (DARBC) dahil sa kanilang patuloy nitong pagsisikap na tumulong upang mapaangat ang pamumuhay ng mga agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARB).

Gaya ng mga natukoy sa prayoridad ni DAR Secretary Conrado Estrella III, binigyang diin ng pagkilala ang pagtutulungan, hindi lamang sa pagitan ng mga magsasaka at iba't ibang ahensya ng gobyerno, kundi maging sa mga miyembro ng DARBC at lokal na pamahalaan ng Polomolok upang tingnan ang interes ng mga magsasaka at tuparin ang mga hinaharap na proyekto sa lugar

Sinabi ni DARBC Chairman Vincent Palma na ang kanilang pangako na palawakin ang kanilang mga serbisyo ay nadoble ngayong pormal na nilang nilagdaan ang isang alyansa ng magkatuwang na suporta sa pamahalaan ng Polomolok.

Aniya, malaki ang naiambag ng DARBC sa pagpapabuti at pagpapalakas ng sosyo-ekonomikong kapakanan ng mga ARB, maliliit na manggagawang bukid at miyembro ng kooperatiba sa pamamagitan ng produksyon ng pinya nito at iba pang negosyong pang-agrikultura.

"Ang parangal at pagkilala ay hindi ang pangunahing layunin ng organisasyon. Ang pangunahing layunin nito ay lumikha ng isang kooperatiba na magbibigay ng pinakamabuting benepisyo sa mga miyembro nito at sa komunidad,” aniya.

Ipinaabot ni Palma ang kanyang pasasalamat sa DAR, at sa lahat ng miyembro, opisyal, kawani at mga taong tumulong sa kooperatiba na umangat at maging pinakaprogresibong ARBO sa rehiyon.

Sinabi ni H. Roldan Ali, DAR-Soccsksargen Assistant Regional Director na ang kooperatiba ay halos 34 na taon nang nagpapatakbo at napatunayan na ang mga suportang serbisyo na ibinigay ng DAR ay mahusay at mabisang pinamahalaan.

"Sa paglipas ng mga taon, naging katuwang ng DAR ang kooperatiba sa pagtulong sa mga ARB at gawing mas progresibo ang kanilang buhay," aniya.

Sinabi ni Ali na ang pagkilala bilang pinakanamumukod-tanging ARBO sa rehiyon ay isa sa pinakamahalagang tagumpay para sa isang kooperatiba at hinikayat silang mangarap na makilala bilang nangungunang ARBO sa buong Pilipinas para sa hinaharap.

Pormal na iginawad ang plaque of recognition sa kooperatiba sa Club Kalsangi, Brgy. Cannery, Polomolok, South Cotabato.