596 Phil. 118
AZCUNA, J.:
WHEREFORE, the petition is PARTLY GRANTED. Subject to the compliance with all requirements in connection with the giving of the Notices of Coverage and Notices of Acquisition as provided by law, the denial by the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) of respondents' application for conversion with regard to 154.622 [or 154.1622] hectares, the deferment period of which has already expired, is AFFIRMED. The Decision and Resolution, dated July 19, 2004 and September 24, 2004, respectively, of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. SP No. 79899, are hereby MODIFIED accordingly. The case is REMANDED to the Department of Agrarian Reform for further proceedings to properly effect the acquisition of the subject lands for distribution to the intended beneficiaries.IT IS SO ORDERED.
No costs.
SO ORDERED.