WHY is there no groundswell of support for these farmers? Did they really have a right to the land they are claiming or are they squatters who claim they are of indigenous ancestry and are entitled to the land?
Regardless of the nature of the claim the President should settle this now, give the peasants or pawns cash compensation from Pagcor [Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp.) or the PCSO [Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office] just like she does the bishops, the knights, and the rooks.
This is a monumental game of chess and right now it is a stalemate, but the positions could change any minute and the game will be over.
– Alfonso DeMayo, Vancouver, Canada (via e-mail)
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March 25th, 2008 at 2:27 pm
Allan Says:
March 19th, 2008 at 7:14 pm
Gloria Kawatan how about Cory Aquino’s Hacienda Luisita. Where farmers not only die from hunger but also from guns. These Hacienda Luisita farmers cant walk “million million” miles to demand the rights fort their lands, they are getting shot before they could even reach Hacienda Luisita’s gate. You should have another alias, aside from “Gloria Kawatan” try also “Cory Kriminal”
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First of all Hacienda Luisita is belong to Cory family, They didn’t steal the land. The government just getting piece of their lang and give it to the farmer’s, If Cory family don’t want to give part of their land I guess its their right Just like any land owner.
We loss half of our land too, Not with farmer’s we loss it to the crooks government official’s. I wish we just give the land to the farmer’s may pakinabang pa!
Most of land owner don’t want to give out part of their land which is they have the rigth to do that after all its belong to them. Except the pass the law that any big land owner must give part of their land to farmer’s.
I give out my share already, Atleast I know the farmer’s have a good used of that land. Where I come from we plant mostly rice.
March 25th, 2008 at 1:15 am
Sen. Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubir sa land conversion sa mga lupaing dating taniman ng palay ang nararamdamang kakulangan sa supply ng bigas.
Bagama’t walang direktang akusasyon, mistulang pinatutsadahan ni Zubiri si Senate President Manuel Villar Jr. sa mga palayang ginawang subdibisyon.
“The rice shortage is a result of a confluence of factors. Firstly, and I strongly believe the most significant factor, is the marked decrease in land for rice cultivation with their conversion to industrial zones, golf courses, residential subdivisions and shopping malls,” ani Zubiri.
“A short trip in the south Expressway will show it. From Batangas to Laguna and even to as near as Alabang in Muntinlupa and Las Piñas in Metro Manila, what used to be rice lands, 20 or 30 years ago, are now upscale subdivisions, shopping malls and industrial zones,” ani Zubiri.
Kaagad namang rumesbak si Villar gamit ang depensang parehong mahalaga ang pagpapalakas sa sektor ng agrikultura at pabahay lalo pa’t humigit-kumulang 4 milyon ang backlog sa housing project ng pamahalaan.
Ayon kay Villar, kung hindi nabalutan ng corruption ang lahat ng irrigation project ni Pangulong Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, distribusyon ng fertilizer fund at iba pang agricultural fund, hindi luluwas ng Maynila ang mga magsasaka para maghanap ng pagkakakitaan.
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Lets give the credit where credits due! This is the first time I agree with Sen: Zubiri, Because he too are cheater in 2007 election. Just like Gloria Arroyo, But he is right about this. But at the same time so is Sen: Villar, Because of what Gloria Arroyo, Et al. Did in 2004 Presidential election. The fertilizer money extended for the farmer’s its been deverted to the CAMPAIGN FUND OF GLORIA ARROYO, Because of these the farmer’s the one suffer the most, And so is the rest of filipino people.
Gloria Arroyo is the problem get rid of her. For as long as she is the one in power lahat tayo pupulotin sa kangkonga.
March 24th, 2008 at 10:53 pm
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estong Says:
March 22nd, 2008 at 3:51 am
No one really cares for the farmers, or the marginalized Filipinos, who live poorer each day. Not the corrupt politicians from the president down, not the “holy” catholic bishops who profess faithfulness to Christ whose heart only bleeds for the marginalized.
Hands up with the hopeless politicians, but I believe the catholic church can do more to alleviate our woes. We have the numbers and the influence. If only the Bishops live with Christ’s teachings by starting to help the farmers…
Unfortunately, this seems like a wishful thinking. Pwede ba mag quo d etat maginstall ng bagong bishops?
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You’re just wasting you laway to these bishop. As we all can see it they’re only protecting Gloria Arroyo because she give them plenty of money. Forget about the bishop helping the poor! these bishop are waiting for the dollar’s to fall from heaven Malacanyang Palace.
March 24th, 2008 at 10:49 pm
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mang godo Says:
March 22nd, 2008 at 4:38 am
It is really a pity how our farmers should be plowing the field, tilling the soil with their carabaos in the province instead they are marching all the way to cemented pavements of the city of manila without their carabao but on their bare feet demanding justice that land is for the tillers of the soil.
Time has really changed. Gone are the days when our farmers are the most simple, hardworking filipinos, gone are the days when our fishermen are out in the sea all day long catching fish.
Now, they are also in the street of manila without their carabao and hook and line but with placards demanding rights and justice for their cause.
It is not that I am against their cause. But to travel all the way from bukidnon to manila and air their grievances, their rights to our madam president is not good at all.
Laws are for everyone, there is no qualification and distinction. It is applied to everybody whether one is in the remote area of the country or in manila.
Though GMA might be power that be, the power whom the farmers want to act on their cause, there are laws to follow.
These farmers don’t have to sacrifice their lives, their families, their lands, their animals and travel a thousand miles by land and sea just to let GMA know their fighting for.
Because Manila is not your place.
Manila is a jungle of people not for plowing and tilling.
Just go home, be with the family and loved ones and wait for the verdict and whatever that be, be content and happy.
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Wait for the verdict. Its easy for you to say because you’re not in their shoe. They went back marching to Malacanyang because Gloria Arroyo promise them they can have their land, Needless to say Gloria Arroyo lied again. I really don’t understand why they believe her in the first place when she already proven herself to be the number one LIAR.
March 24th, 2008 at 9:38 pm
Mang Godo, you have a funny sounding name and your reasoning is just as funny. Pray tell us, how low can you go? If you cannot say something worth the salt, why not keep those moronic thoughts to yourself, you sanctimonious cretin?
Your reasoning is flawless for everything that crawls on four feet. Just like your master, GMA!
But let me explain it to you in terms your diminished mind could comprehend: GMA was true to herself when she promised those Sumilang farmers they’ll have there fair share. She was true to herself in the sense that she would not honor a promise. And why is that? She’s the biggest liar for crying out loud! Lying and cheating is GMA’s forte. The farmer’s could rot for all her care.
Why should the farmers go to the streets of manila then? It’s elementary, you retard. They need to be heard. The injustices they suffered needs to be told.
Are you still with me, mang Godo? I’ll explain the rest some other day as I know your little brain could handle only as much.