Danilo Ramos and his work as a steadfast peasant leader
The leadership of Danilo Ramos has been credible, consistent, and full of courage.
Danilo Ramos and his work as a steadfast peasant leader
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KMP condemns harassment of its leader
KMP condemns harassment of its leader
Peasant group said motorcycle-riding men were reportedly looking for the location of Ramos’ house in Malolos City, Bulacan. In one incident, one of the intelligence agents asked, "Taga-saan ba si Danilo Ramos? Matagal na namin siyang hinahanap kasi terorista siya."
Buhay lukad
Buhay lukad
Copra farmers in Bicol have endured decades of misery due to feudal conditions.
A bittersweet tale
A bittersweet tale
Sugarcane has lost its sweetness in Batangas province. The past year has been bittersweet for sugarcane plantation workers since one of the largest sugar mills in the Philippines closed down. They are still struggling to salvage what is left of their livelihood and of the whole sugar industry in the country.
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For agrarian beneficiaries, secure land tenure is climate justice
For agrarian beneficiaries, secure land tenure is climate justice
Protecting agrarian beneficiaries through secure land tenure is climate justice, as it recognizes the disproportionate impacts of climate change on these vulnerable groups while also seeking solutions that address its root causes.
Half cup of rice? | New agri chief told to address high cost of rice production
Half cup of rice? | New agri chief told to address high cost of rice production
“Many Filipinos cannot afford to eat rice for every meal. No more wasted rice on the tables of farmers and workers?"
New agri chief told to boost local productions, scrap import liberalization
New agri chief told to boost local productions, scrap import liberalization
“If Marcos Jr., as the president of the country and a former head of this department, didn’t resolve the agriculture and food crisis, now, he appointed an oligarch."
Rural folk in Asia kick off activities for climate justice
Rural folk in Asia kick off activities for climate justice
Rural peoples in different countries in Asia kicked off mobilizations geared towards the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of Parties 28 (COP 28) in Dubai come November.
Farmers seek higher palay procurement fund, more measures against agri smuggling
Farmers seek higher palay procurement fund, more measures against agri smuggling
"There is an urgency to reinstate NFA's functions that were removed by the Rice Liberalization Law. Only then can the NFA have an influence on the local rice industry that is now dominated by the private sector. One of the priorities now is to be able to lower the price of rice and to make it affordable."
Aid, support out of reach for Malolos farmers
Aid, support out of reach for Malolos farmers
“The government must really pay attention to agriculture. Else, only landowners and proprietors, not farmers and farm workers, will benefit. We, farm workers, are working towards having better conditions, including fair share to yields."
Farmers decry low agri budget in 2024
Farmers decry low agri budget in 2024
Peasant groups said that the proposed budget for agriculture is insufficient and that this shows how improving the local food production is not important to the Marcos Jr. administration.
Luisita farmers ask gov’t to reopen Tadeco land distribution
Luisita farmers ask gov’t to reopen Tadeco land distribution
Farmers of Hacienda Luisita in Tarlac province urged the government to reopen land distribution in a motion for reconsideration filed on Aug. 8.
SONA 2023 | Agrarian reform beneficiaries await the fruits of their struggle
SONA 2023 | Agrarian reform beneficiaries await the fruits of their struggle
Agricultural workers and farmers remain in endless wait as agrarian reform takes a backseat under the Marcos Jr. administration.
Four farmers in Pili arrested for cyberlibel
Four farmers in Pili arrested for cyberlibel
Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas called for the dropping of the charges filed against the Pili 4 and that they be released immediately. “Beyond this, the proposed Naga Airport Development Project must be reevaluated to ensure the preservation of prime rice fields in Pili.”
35 years after CARP, farmers still call for genuine agrarian reform remain
35 years after CARP, farmers still call for genuine agrarian reform remain
"The basic reality remains, there is still no genuine land reform. Without this, peasant landlessness can only worsen, and the domestic agriculture and economy will remain underdeveloped."
Farmers say no to proposed national land use law
Farmers say no to proposed national land use law
A farmers group expressed its apprehension over the bill as the HOR rejected a ban on the conversion of agricultural lands devoted to food. Mariano, a former agrarian reform secretary, said that “ensuring land use for food production is a paramount duty and obligation of the State.”
Self-sufficiency entails repeal of rice liberalization law
Self-sufficiency entails repeal of rice liberalization law
“Local supply can definitely cover the needed buffer stocking without the need for importation. The National Food Authority should have strong political will to do this."
Farmers decry unfulfilled promises, continued harassment
Farmers decry unfulfilled promises, continued harassment
Danilo Ramos of Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) said that the prevailing hunger and poverty among Filipino farmers are the “direct result of centuries-old landlessness.”
Tinang farmers call on agrarian reform secretary to install them in disputed land
Tinang farmers call on agrarian reform secretary to install them in disputed land
“Why is MARO hiding the fact that Tinang’s ARBs are CLOA holders?”
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