Sarangani: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has reassured farmers that the government's ongoing flood control projects are specifically designed to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change, particularly in the agriculture sector. This commitment was made during the distribution of Certificates of Land Ownership Awards (CLOAs) and Certificates of Condonation with Release of Mortgages (CoCRoMs) in Alabel, Sarangani. According to Philippines News Agency, Marcos emphasized that the flood mitigation structures under construction at Bagacay Creek in Alabel and the Badtasan River Flood Control in Kiamba are nearing completion. These projects aim to safeguard the region's abundant agricultural resources against increasingly frequent typhoons attributed to climate change. Marcos expressed his hope that these initiatives will help prevent severe flooding and subsequent crop damage. At the event, President Marcos distributed 1,251 CLOAs and 13,527 CoCRoMs to agrarian reform beneficiaries in the Soccsksargen reg ion. The CLOAs were granted to 1,252 beneficiaries, covering 2,174.52 hectares in Sarangani province. Meanwhile, the CoCRoMs relieved approximately 11,699 beneficiaries of their debts, amounting to PHP939,105,338, across a total land area of 21,098.65 hectares. Marcos reiterated his commitment to continuing the land reform legacy of his father, former president Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr. He vowed to complete the distribution of land certificates within his six-year term, emphasizing the importance of honoring the ancestors' expectations by finalizing this process before leaving office. Furthermore, President Marcos pledged to pursue reforms aimed at ensuring a "New Philippines" characterized by a better future, stable agriculture, and a stronger economy. This commitment is backed by Republic Act 11953, also known as the New Agrarian Emancipation Act, which addresses PHP57.56 billion in agrarian arrears, benefiting 610,054 agrarian reform beneficiaries who cultivate a total of 1,173,101.57 hectares of awarded l and.