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KMP nixes decline in rice output
By the Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas Manila, Philippines-The militant Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP, Peasant Movement of the Philippines) raised that government is exaggerating the effects of “El Nino” to justify huge increases in rice imports, estimated to reach 3 … Continue reading
6 groups grilled Defense chief on torture of Morong 43
By Chocolate Moose Fernandez and Bb. Joyce Cabral As the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) today sets court appearance of 43 doctors and health workers before the Court of Appeals for their writ of habeas corpus hearing, six rural … Continue reading
Filed under health, human rights, politics
Noynoy told: “Distribute Luisita now, not in 2014
By Makisig Corrales, Lala Lichugas and Trinity Biglang Awa Manila, Philippines-Rural based militant groups on Wednesday told Liberal Party (LP) standard bearer Sen, Benigno Simeon “Noynoy” Aquino III and his family– the landlord Cojuangco-Aquino clan they should distribute the 6,453 … Continue reading
Filed under agrarian reform, elections
10-km march highlights 23rd year anniv of Mendiola Massacre
By Gerry Albert Corpuz, Roy Morilla, Rey Manangan and Billy Javier Reyes Manila, Philippines- 10,000 farmers and Manila based activists will walk 10 kilometer from Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) to Mendiola Bridge in Manila to demand free distribution of … Continue reading
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Lakbayan marchers hurdle PNP checkpoints
By Roy Morilla in Sorsogon City and Trinity Biglang Awa in Manila Organizers of the 10-day Pambansang Lakbayan ng Anakpawis Para Sa Lupa at Katarungan on Saturday said the 170 marching farmers from Mindanao, Panay and Negros islands, Eastern Visayas … Continue reading
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Manila bound marching farmers slam poll body’s ok for CAFGU to carry arms in May 2010 elections
By Roy Morilla, Lakbayan pointperson in Mindanao and Gerry Albert Corpuz, senior reporter, The Pamalakaya Times Davao City, Philippines-Organizers of the 10-day Pambansang Lakbayan ng Anakpawis Para sa Lupa at Katarungan on Wednesday assailed the decision of the Commission on … Continue reading
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Luisita workers say Noynoy a hopeless case
By Jayjay Jaiho and Bb. Joyce Cabral Manila, Philippines- “While Liberal Party presidential standard bearer Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III is no longer a hopeless romantic as far as the affairs of the heart are concerned, he is a hopeless … Continue reading
Filed under agrarian reform, corruption, elections, human rights
Farmers to kick off long march to foil last ditch on Chacha
By Chocolate Moose Fernandez, Sugar Hicap and Billy Javier Reyes Manila, Philippines- Touted as the first in Philippine history and the first political blockbuster of 2010, farmers from all over Mindanao, Panay and Negros islands, Central and Eastern Visayas, Bicol … Continue reading
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50 vehicle caravan off to Tarlac to remember 5th anniversary of Luisita massacre
By Roy Morilla and Jay Calaguing, contributors Manila, Philippines-Supporters of Hacienda Luisita farmworkers will stage a 50-vehicle caravan on November 16 to commemorate the 5th anniversary of Hacienda Luisita massacre and affirmed their support to the struggle of striking agricultural … Continue reading
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GMA gave blessing to massacre five years ago, says Hacienda Luisita supporters
By Roy Morilla, contributor Manila, Philippines-President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo was principally liable to the bloody carnage in Hacienda Luisita that left 7 striking workers dead, injured 200 others and the arrest of 120 farm workers and activists on November 16 five … Continue reading
Filed under agrarian reform, human rights
