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With Sereno-led SC, what’s at stake for Luisita farmworkers?

By RONALYN V. OLEA
Issues regarding the valuation of the land, the verification of beneficiaries, the previous sale of parcels of land and the claim of the Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation still stand in the way of the actual distribution of the land of Hacienda Luisita to the farmworkers; and the farmworkers fear what would happen when these issues reach the Sereno-led Supreme Court.

Sidebar: Luisita farmworkers determined to fight for their land

Ronalyn V. Olea | Sep 8, 2012

On third year of extended agrarian reform, land monopoly remains

By RONALYN V. OLEA
“Majority of the 249, 369 hectares distributed from July 2010 to June 2012 under Aquino are either public lands or ‘easy acquisitions.’ A big portion of the total agricultural lands are still in the hands of landlords and private corporations.” – Anakpawis Rep. Rafael Mariano

Back story Why is CARPER worse than CARP

Ronalyn V. Olea | Aug 8, 2012

Southern Tagalog, Central Luzon march vs land grabbing, militarization

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Ronalyn V. Olea | Jul 24, 2012

Farmers say no to pro-Aquino Chief Justice

By RONALYN V. OLEA
“It would be easy for the President to put a subservient CJ and put the case of Hacienda Luisita to a standoff through the issue of just compensation.” – Rodel Mesa, UMA

Ronalyn V. Olea | Jun 21, 2012

Luisita farmers bare ‘grand plan’ to frustrate land distribution

By RONALYN V. OLEA
According to the document, Oplan April Spring has a P1.545 million ($35.9 thousand) budget for operations that include “propaganda and counter-propaganda, organizing and mobilization, special operations (psyops).”

Ronalyn V. Olea | Jun 8, 2012

Farmer’s group warns against Aquino-run court, possible reversal of Hacienda Luisita decision

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Ina Alleco Silverio | May 31, 2012

KMP warns vs loopholes in SC decision on Luisita distribution

By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
“There’s no room for complacency at this point in our fight – we have to push for actual and immediate land distribution.” – Unyon ng mga Manggagawa sa Agrikultura

Ina Alleco Silverio | May 11, 2012

Bank’s claim on portion of Hacienda Luisita ‘immoral’ – farmworkers

By MARYA SALAMAT
Farmworkers are urging Mr. Alfonso Yuchengco, owner of RCBC, to hound the president and his relatives instead, “because they are the ones who cheated him by luring his bank into an onerous deal."

Marya Salamat | May 8, 2012

Luisita farmworkers say ‘no’ to DSWD dole-outs

By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
What farmworkers need is land; they legally own Hacienda Luisita and the recent SC decision affirmed that. They should be given all the help they need to make the land fully productive again.” – UMA

Ina Alleco Silverio | May 4, 2012

Luisita farm workers welcome SC decision, call on Aquino to respect ruling

By RONALYN V. OLEA
“We are happy and sad at the same time. This is the fruit of our long, arduous struggle. We dedicate this victory to the martyrs of Hacienda Luisita and to all our supporters,” Rodel Mesa, Unyon ng Manggagawa sa Agrikultura

Ronalyn V. Olea | Apr 24, 2012

Farmworkers wait with bated breath as High Court decides with finality on Luisita land case

By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
"We will frustrate the obvious political maneuvers of President Aquino to take over the Supreme Court and maintain his family’s control over Hacienda Luisita." – Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas

Ina Alleco Silverio | Apr 19, 2012

For cultivating own land, Luisita farm workers ordered arrested

By RONALYN V. OLEA
In another twist in the long-standing agrarian dispute at Hacienda Luisita of the Cojuangco-Aquino clan, a Tarlac court issued warrants of arrest against the farm workers for cultivating the land for survival.

Ronalyn V. Olea | Mar 20, 2012

Luisita farm workers recount Palparan’s terror campaign inside hacienda

By RONALYN V. OLEA
Retired Maj. Gen. Jovito Palparan served former Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo well as chief implementer of Oplan Bantay Laya, and the Cojuangcos as ‘protector’ of their landholdings. Is it any wonder why, despite being subject to manhunt, he is still at large?

Ronalyn V. Olea | Mar 14, 2012

Aquino-Cojuangcos using military to harass Luisita farmworkers

By RONALYN V. OLEA
Despite winning a Supreme Court decision ordering the distribution, at last, of Hacienda Luisita lands to farm workers, their life has not become easier as soldiers continue to harass them.

Ronalyn V. Olea | Mar 12, 2012

Farm workers condemn latest attacks, call for land distribution in Hacienda Luisita

By RONALYN V. OLEA
“It is a testament to how the President’s family mobilizes state security forces to suppress the just and legitimate assertion of the farm workers over the lands.” – KMP

Ronalyn V. Olea | Feb 22, 2012

KMP charges Aquino envoy of inking anomalous $300M agri-deal with Bahrain

By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
“This so-called joint venture smacks of land-grabbing and conflict of interest on the part of President Aquino’s political lieutenant in the Gulf.” – Danilo Ramos, Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas

Ina Alleco Silverio | Feb 10, 2012

Farm workers to SC: ‘Junk Cojuangco-Aquinos’s plea, declare decision as final’

By RONALYN V. OLEA
“The high court must act now and stop the decades-old exploitation of farm workers by the Cojuangco-Aquinos.” – Ambala

Ronalyn V. Olea | Jan 31, 2012

Threatened, charged with crimes, Luisita farm workers continue to fight

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Ronalyn V. Olea | Jan 15, 2012

Luisita farm workers wary of Aquino’s motives behind Corona impeachment

By RONALYN V. OLEA
“We welcome the filing of impeachment complaint against Corona who remains to be a loyal cohort of former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo… However, we are alarmed by President Aquino’s move to appoint a new Chief Justice which is obviously meant to control the SC.” – Rodel Mesa, secretary general of Unyon ng mga Manggagawa sa Agrikultura (Uma)

Sidebar: Threatened, charged with crimes, Luisita farm workers continue to fight

Ronalyn V. Olea | Jan 15, 2012

Legal but unjust compensation

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Benjie Oliveros | Dec 1, 2011

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With Sereno-led SC, what’s at stake for Luisita farmworkers?

On third year of extended agrarian reform, land monopoly remains

Southern Tagalog, Central Luzon march vs land grabbing, militarization

Farmers say no to pro-Aquino Chief Justice

Luisita farmers bare ‘grand plan’ to frustrate land distribution

Farmer’s group warns against Aquino-run court, possible reversal of Hacienda Luisita decision

KMP warns vs loopholes in SC decision on Luisita distribution

Bank’s claim on portion of Hacienda Luisita ‘immoral’ – farmworkers

Luisita farmworkers say ‘no’ to DSWD dole-outs

Luisita farm workers welcome SC decision, call on Aquino to respect ruling

Farmworkers wait with bated breath as High Court decides with finality on Luisita land case

For cultivating own land, Luisita farm workers ordered arrested

Luisita farm workers recount Palparan’s terror campaign inside hacienda

Aquino-Cojuangcos using military to harass Luisita farmworkers

Farm workers condemn latest attacks, call for land distribution in Hacienda Luisita

KMP charges Aquino envoy of inking anomalous $300M agri-deal with Bahrain

Farm workers to SC: ‘Junk Cojuangco-Aquinos’s plea, declare decision as final’

Threatened, charged with crimes, Luisita farm workers continue to fight

Luisita farm workers wary of Aquino’s motives behind Corona impeachment

Legal but unjust compensation

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