Scientist Group Slams Privatization, Planned Transfer of NFA Functions to DSWD
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Mendiola Massacre Survivors Recall the Horror (Video)
Mendiola Massacre Survivors Recall the Horror (Video)
Survivors Recall Mendiola Massacre
‘It’s Not Too Much to Demand Justice, to Demand Land for the Landless’
‘It’s Not Too Much to Demand Justice, to Demand Land for the Landless’
Mendiola Massacre survivor Teresita Arjona, whose husband Danilo died with 12 others in the carnage, vividly remembers what happened that day 24 years ago. She is unlikely to ever forget, she says, because the reasons why they marched to Malacañang then are the same reasons why farmers continue to hold protests and rallies and why so many others have been killed.
‘Life for Farmers Is Meaningless If They Are Deprived of Land’
‘Life for Farmers Is Meaningless If They Are Deprived of Land’
Mendiola Massacre survivor Pedro Gonzalez knows by heart the crimes the governments that followed the Marcos dictatorship committed against the Filipino people. These, he says, make him remember what he is fighting for.
24 Years Later, the Wounds of Mendiola Still Bleed
24 Years Later, the Wounds of Mendiola Still Bleed
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
Survivors of the Mendiola Massacre are left with bitter memories of that day 24 years ago, when soldiers and police fired their weapons at a group of protesting farmers. Their thirst for justice has kept them going in their continuing struggle for land.
Farmers Demand New DOJ Probe of Mendiola Massacre, SC Action on Luisita Case
Farmers Demand New DOJ Probe of Mendiola Massacre, SC Action on Luisita Case
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
To the Supreme Court, they sent a letter addressed to Chief Justice Renato Corona appealing for the speedy resolution of the Hacienda Luisita case. To the Justice department, it was a letter to secretary Leila de Lima seeking the reopening of the 24-year-old Mendiola Massacre case.
Oplan Bayanihan Denounced as ‘Anti-farmer’
Oplan Bayanihan Denounced as ‘Anti-farmer’
Farmers belonging to the Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP), Alyansa ng Manggagawang Bukid sa Asyenda Luisita (AMBALA), Danggayan dagiti Mannalon ti Cagayan Valley and Tanggol Magsasaka held a protest action, January 20, in front of Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City against the Aquino government’s counter-insurgency program Oplan Bayanihan.
Charter Change, Carper Are Anti-Farmer – KMP
Charter Change, Carper Are Anti-Farmer – KMP
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
“Instead of wasting taxpayers’ money on proposals to amend the charter, legislators should heed the Filipino farmers’ demands for the repeal of Republic Act 9700 or the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program Extension with ‘Reforms’ (CARPer)" -– Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas
Hacienda Luisita Case Should Be Tackled in GRP-NDF Talks — Farmers
Hacienda Luisita Case Should Be Tackled in GRP-NDF Talks — Farmers
“Agrarian reform is the main content of the socio-economic reforms embodied in CASER," the NDF's Luis Jalandoni said, referring to the Comprehensive Agreement on Socio-Economic Reforms that is the second substantive agenda in the negotiations. "Through genuine agrarian reform, we shall break the land monopoly of a few big landlords and implement free land distribution to our landless farmers and everyone who is willing to till the land,” Jalandoni pointed out."
Farmers Urge Noynoy to Reopen Mendiola Massacre Case
Farmers Urge Noynoy to Reopen Mendiola Massacre Case
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
As the 24th anniversary of the infamous Mendiola Massacre nears, farmers led by the Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) called on President Benigno S. Aquino III to bring justice and closure to the issue by reopening the investigation.
Struggle for Land, Justice Continues Under Aquino as More Luisita-Like Cases Emerge
Struggle for Land, Justice Continues Under Aquino as More Luisita-Like Cases Emerge
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
Denial of their rightful claim to the land they have been tilling for generations, forcible eviction, killings, and harassments continue to plague the peasantry even after the Aquino administration replaced the much-hated Arroyo administration.
Six Years Since the Hacienda Luisita Massacre, Six Years of Injustice
Six Years Since the Hacienda Luisita Massacre, Six Years of Injustice
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
“Land reform is a question of social justice. It is at the heart of the conflict in Luisita.” – Renato Reyes of Bagong Alyansang Makabayan.
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Farmers File Petition Questioning Hacienda Luisita Deal with Chinese Firm
Farmers File Petition Questioning Hacienda Luisita Deal with Chinese Firm
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
"Since (we) are still stockholders and beneficiaries of the subject land, we have the right to information on such matter and HLI is under obligation to disclose whatever nature or kind of agreement it has entered or it intends to enter into with Wahaha with the assistance of DTI," the statement of Alyansa ng mga Manggagawang Bukid sa Asyenda Luisita read.
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