“For 27 years, we have been deprived of our right to till the land. Why is it that we are the ones being treated as criminals here?”
Tinang farmers: We are not criminals
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Tarlac farmers assert ownership of 200-hectare land controlled by political clan
“Even if we only have salt to eat for our meals, we will continue to hold our line. This land should have been awarded to us a long time ago. We are the lawful and rightful owners of this land.”
Amid COVID-19 lockdown and land conflict, a village wages struggle to live
How would a small poor village be faring in the time of the coronavirus? In a community in the central Philippines, the farmers’ struggle against land grabs amid threats of food insecurity has taken on greater urgency.
Landlords to benefit from CA’s rejection of Mariano, farmers say
“The marching order to reject Mariano came directly from Malacañang and President Duterte.” — KMP
Support swells for DAR chief Mariano as landlords oppose confirmation
“(Agrarian Reform Sec Rafael) Mariano has made impressive pronouncements and policies in favor of poor farmers struggling to own their lands legitimately.” – Most. Rev. Rolando J. Tria Tirona
Davao farm workers slam Lapanday’s ‘land grabbing’
Farm workers cooperatives of Lapanday and their supporters are here in Manila and have set up a farmers’ camp in Mendiola. They want President Duterte to intercede in their land case and direct the Lorenzo family to return the lands to the agrarian reform beneficiaries.
Land is love | Previously disqualified Luisita farmers get land ownership certificates
“The long and arduous struggle and sacrifices of Hacienda Luisita farmers for the land are slowly being repaid. The CLOA distribution to Luisita farmers is just the start.” By CERES BUSY Bulatlat HACIENDA LUISITA, Tarlac — The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) chose this day to grant Certificates of Land Ownership Award (CLOAs) to some…
Luisita farmers rejoice as DAR chief halts eviction, destruction of crops
“We are elated by Ka Paeng’s words. He said no one would be harassing us anymore. We could now go back to our farms.” –Florida Sibayan, chairperson of Alyansa ng Magbubukid sa Asyenda Luisita (Ambala)
Ka Paeng Mariano and the Philippine peasant movement
Known for his sharp memory, Ka Paeng admitted that he deliberately memorized the facts and figures about agrarian reform programs of all the administrations.
Left appointees to head DAR, DSWD, bare priorities
Incoming Agrarian Reform Secretary Rafael Mariano and incoming Social Welfare and Development Secretary Judy Taguiwalo vowed to continue serving the people. Mariano said he would strengthen the possession of farmer-beneficiaries to the lands while Taguiwalo said she would ensure that the services and programs of government actually reach the people.
Luisita farmers hold vigil to stop destruction of farms, huts
“Two Cojuangco-Aquinos have won the presidency with the promise to distribute Hacienda Luisita to us farmworkers. But look at what’s happening to us here now,” Sibayan said.