Militant farmers have renewed their call for genuine agrarian reform.
Camping out at the main office of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Quezon City, peasants belonging to the Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) assailed the failure of the Arroyo government to distribute land to farmers and sugar workers in the 6,400-hectare Hacienda Luisita in Tarlac.
Liberal Party standard bearer Noynoy Aquino is once again adopting the very tune the military and its Commander-in-Chief – President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo – use for their demolition project against progressive individuals and organizations.
Senatorial Candidate Rep. Liza Maza of Gabriela today expressed her utmost support to the militant farmers, members and leaders of Anakpawis and Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas who are marking the 23rd commemoration of Mendiola massacre through a 10-day nationwide caravan or Lakbayan.
