Luisita farmers decry latest forms of harassment
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Luisita farmers decry latest forms of harassment
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For cultivating own land, Luisita farm workers ordered arrested
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.
Hacienda Luisita farmworkers scoff at being called ‘stockholders’
Hacienda Luisita farmworkers scoff at being called ‘stockholders’
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
"Are stockholders subjected to exploitation and abuse? Are stockholders deliberately kept in the dark and excluded from all pertinent discussions regarding how a business is run?" -- Lito Bais, president of United Luisita Workers Union (Ulwu)
SC fails again to decide on Hacienda Luisita dispute
SC fails again to decide on Hacienda Luisita dispute
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“By not issuing any decision today, the Supreme Court prolongs the sufferings of farm workers and provides opportunity for the Cojuangco-Aquinos to maneuver.” – Lito Bais, president of the United Luisita Workers Union (Ulwu) said.
Luisita Farmers Walk Out of Mediation Hearing, Urge SC to Rule on Case
Luisita Farmers Walk Out of Mediation Hearing, Urge SC to Rule on Case
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
When the lawyers of the Cojuangco family said, during the September 14 hearing, that they are open to land distribution if the price is right, the farm workers finally became hopeful. However, the Cojuangco clan denied it the very next day.
Mediation Panel Favors Land Distribution at Hacienda Luisita
Mediation Panel Favors Land Distribution at Hacienda Luisita
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
On a roller coaster ride in their struggle for the land they till, victory seems to be within grasp for the farm workers of Hacienda Luisita after the mediation panel announced that the land should be distributed, effectively revoking the Stock Distribution Option being imposed by the Cojuangco clan.
Hacienda Luisita Mediation Panel Suggests Another Referendum
Hacienda Luisita Mediation Panel Suggests Another Referendum
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
"The farm workers of Hacienda Luisita had been through so many referendums already. All of these were merely used by the Cojuangco family to deceive the farm workers and keep the land." – Lito Bais United Luisita Workers Union acting chairperson.
Cojuangco-Aquinos Denounced for Using Millions to Lure, Deceive Luisita Farm Workers
Cojuangco-Aquinos Denounced for Using Millions to Lure, Deceive Luisita Farm Workers
By RONALYN V. OLEA
Ulwu chairman Lito Bais said the financial package from Hacienda Luisita management was meant to lure farm workers into the compromise-agreement bait. “They exploited the poverty of the farm workers and used money to deceive them,” he said. Bais also accused the Cojuangco-Aquinos of "hoodwinking" farm workers of hundreds of millions from earlier land deals.
‘Breakthrough Deal’ Is a Lie Meant to Sway Supreme Court Decision on Hacienda Luisita, Say Farmers
‘Breakthrough Deal’ Is a Lie Meant to Sway Supreme Court Decision on Hacienda Luisita, Say Farmers
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“We never had any dialogue [with HLI management],” said Lito Bais, a leader of the Luisita union, noting that the Inquirer report on the deal came two weeks before the scheduled oral arguments before the Supreme Court on Aug. 18. Bais said the supposed agreement is meant to send a message to the members of the high court. “They want to influence the outcome of the SC decision.”
Luisita Farm Brigades Till Land as They Await Distribution
Luisita Farm Brigades Till Land as They Await Distribution
As lawyers haggle over the legality of the revocation of the stock distribution option in Hacienda Luisita, the farm workers continue to reap benefits from tilling the land and earn money from the on-going sugar cane harvest. By Abner Bolos Bulatlat.com As lawyers...
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