Geodetic Engineer in Northern Mindanao

Land surveying and Northern Mindanao

In Bukidnon and Camiguin, land stories differ sharply. In Bukidnon, agrarian reform has shaped ownership: in Sumilao, land that the Higaonon regard as ancestral was declared subject to CARP in 1990 and CLOAs were issued in 1995.

In 2018 DOT-10 and the DENR began inspecting beach resorts in Region 10, starting with Misamis Oriental, with Camiguin planned next. Phivolcs has hazard maps for Hibok-Hibok volcano, which matter for a lot on the slopes of Camiguin.

Common problems in Northern Mindanao

• CLOAs in Sumilao, Bukidnon: CLOAs were issued in Sumilao in 1995 after the land was declared subject to CARP in 1990. A relocation survey of a plot helps you see whether the corners match the award before you transact.
• Ancestral land and farm boundaries: The Sumilao case shows how Higaonon ancestral claims and agrarian reform can meet on the same land. A survey tied to recorded boundaries is a first step in untangling it.
• Lots on Hibok-Hibok's slopes: Phivolcs has hazard maps for Hibok-Hibok volcano on Camiguin. Before a titling or subdivision survey on its slopes, it helps to check the lot against those maps.
• Beach resorts in Camiguin: DOT-10 and the DENR began inspecting resorts in Region 10 in 2018, starting with Misamis Oriental, with Camiguin planned next. A relocation survey of a shoreline lot shows its position against the easement.

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Frequently asked questions in Northern Mindanao