Generational struggle for agrarian reform
Miriam has worn many uniforms: factory worker, admin officer, pastoral worker, local official, peasant organizer.
Generational struggle for agrarian reform
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Farmers group warns of ‘recycled corruption’ amid ghost project scandal
Farmers group warns of ‘recycled corruption’ amid ghost project scandal
KMP called for public transparency and grassroots participation in FMR planning and implementation.
Farmers, fisherfolk say Sagip Saka Act won’t address deep-rooted agricultural crisis
Farmers, fisherfolk say Sagip Saka Act won’t address deep-rooted agricultural crisis
Drawing from their past and persistent appeals and efforts, Ramos defined the EO 101 “as a public relations measure pretending to respond to the plea of farmers.”
National Peasants Month | Stories from the fields of struggle
National Peasants Month | Stories from the fields of struggle
For the National Peasants Month, Bulatlat highlights the stories of the peasant farmers, the peasant group and their leaders who, despite the difficulties they face, remain steadfast in their struggle for genuine agrarian reform.
A sapling today is tomorrow’s harvest of promise: The bungkalan case in Sara, Iloilo
A sapling today is tomorrow’s harvest of promise: The bungkalan case in Sara, Iloilo
A family-owned hacienda in Sara, Iloilo has left generations of farmers without their own fields to till since the 1990s, despite government’s promises of distributing Certificate of Land Ownership Awards (CLOAs).
KMP after four decades
KMP after four decades
Even before it could fully take root, the KMP was met by challenges.
A woman peasant leader’s struggle in a feudal culture
A woman peasant leader’s struggle in a feudal culture
Being in the frontline for 40 years, Ka Lucia learned about the struggles of farmers and how important it is to be alongside them.
Filipino youth in Canada honor farmers’ struggle through exhibit
Filipino youth in Canada honor farmers’ struggle through exhibit
The exhibit sheds light on pressing questions and the realities behind them–how the hard work of peasants is exploited by landlords and corporations, and how the worsening effects of typhoons and floods continue to devastate rural communities while funds meant for relief and disaster prevention are pocketed by corrupt officials.
From Marcos Sr to Marcos Jr, Cebu farmers remain hungry
From Marcos Sr to Marcos Jr, Cebu farmers remain hungry
The youth from their community aged 12 to 17 joined the protest, inspired by their parents and relatives pushing for genuine agrarian reform.
Farmers blast Marcos Jr over corruption, neglect of agriculture sector
Farmers blast Marcos Jr over corruption, neglect of agriculture sector
The taxpayers’ money is being used to fund the ‘fake’ flood-control projects and other billions of ‘unprogrammed funds’ that serve as the pork barrel of the president. Instead of genuine land reform, they resort to graft and corruption."
Mothers in the rural land power the nation’s fields
Mothers in the rural land power the nation’s fields
Recently, the Lupang Ramos farmers grieved the impact of the successive storms which destroyed their planted corn and string beans.
Rural women march for land, justice
Rural women march for land, justice
Farmers are hungry because there’s no compensation when they’re hit by calamities.
Tobacco farmers demand fair prices, assert right to be heard
Tobacco farmers demand fair prices, assert right to be heard
The current price of tobacco varies significantly by type and grade, ranging from P39 ($0.67) to P97 ($1.66) per kilo, as of October 2025.
‘Millions could’ve been fed by P197 billion flood control funds,’ – Rice farmers
‘Millions could’ve been fed by P197 billion flood control funds,’ – Rice farmers
“Only if the missing P197 billion ($3.3 billion) flood control project funds every year were realigned for funding the local farmers, 6.27 million metric ton of palay can be produced and 84,022 small-scale and 42,011 large-scale driers for post-harvest can be distributed,”
Marcos Jr’s emergency palay procurement ‘too little, too late’
Marcos Jr’s emergency palay procurement ‘too little, too late’
The Philippines is among the top rice producers globally but remains one of the world’s largest rice importers, with over 2.4 million farmers depending on the crop for livelihood.
Farmers reel from typhoon onslaught, low palay prices, insufficient state support
Farmers reel from typhoon onslaught, low palay prices, insufficient state support
"We spend so much on fertilizer and pesticides, plus other expenses during planting and harvesting."
Women farmers demand calamity compensation amid flood losses
Women farmers demand calamity compensation amid flood losses
Women farmers in Laguna, reeling from floods that destroyed their rice fields and left them with losses of up to P20,000 ($340) per hectare, are demanding calamity compensation and higher palay prices, as their crops are not covered by insurance and government rice policies continue to draw criticism.
Farmers tag 60-day rice import ban superficial, urge repeal of rice liberalization law
Farmers tag 60-day rice import ban superficial, urge repeal of rice liberalization law
“The 60-day rice import ban is just for show. While the public is being made to believe that something is being done for the farmers, the Rice Liberalization Law, one of the root causes of the decline in farmers’ income and the rising price of rice, remains in effect. It must be immediately repealed."
REALITY CHECK: What ‘debt condonation’ means for Filipino farmers
REALITY CHECK: What ‘debt condonation’ means for Filipino farmers
Based on monitoring by the Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP), the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has reached only 14 percent of its target beneficiaries for distribution of Certificate of Condonation with Release of Mortgage (COCROM), covering six percent of total registered farmers.
3 years of high prices, hunger for Filipinos under Marcos Jr.
3 years of high prices, hunger for Filipinos under Marcos Jr.
"The Marcos Jr. administration is clinging to a failed and anti-farmer policy of rice importation. It is time to repeal the Rice Liberalization Law, break up the rice trading monopoly, and implement a genuine program for food self-sufficiency."
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