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 30th, 2008 at 1:24 pm
Mang Godo, for someone who claims he’s father is a farmer, you sounded more like you don’t give a damn about their flight. This is one of the reason why Gloria must go. Her corruption extends far and wide. it’s not just the corruption of our monies were talking about here, it’s the corruption of the soul. HELLO GARCI is the root of all evil, all other evil emanates from GMA.
Corruption rears it’s ugly head everywhere we go. Just look at Mang Godo.
March 29th, 2008 at 1:49 pm
THE HACIENDA LUISITA
Mr. Ilaga,
Since we are on the subject of CARP, there is one unfinished business that one group of farmers is still fighting for and the end to their search for justice seems to be nowhere in sight. I’m referring to the Hacienda Luisita. The promise of benefits from the stock distribution option deal offered to the tenant farmers was a total failure throughout the long 15 years of waiting since its inception in 1989. The stock option in lieu of actual land distribution was premised on much better benefits to the farmers as they were supposed to become part of a joint cooperative effort as co-owners of the Cojuangco sugar hacienda. That venture failed miserably from day one and the promised benefits never happened. Thus, the farmers feeling cheated demanded to revoke the stock option agreement and reclaim the land. It’s been almost four years now and many have lost their lives because of the unsettled disputes. Last I know the government has approved the claim of the farmers to apportion the Hacienda to them under the CARP rules. How much longer do the farmers have to wait for justice to be served?
March 28th, 2008 at 7:30 pm
MC_90 its very clear, the opposition will not dip their fingers into this Sumilao land case. Theyre going against SMC, politicians milking cow. And who wants to go againts the Cojuangco’s, especially if theyre aspiring for 2010 presidency. And of course Cory is also a Cojuangco. This political noise the opposition are doing now is part of their smoke screen to cover their own stink in order to protect their chance in 2010. BTW..the Binays will get indicted in the Sandiganbayan soon for plunder. Now how convenient it is going to be for Binay if Gloria is remove and an opposition will sit as president.
March 27th, 2008 at 4:01 pm
To Mr. DeMayo
Your question ¨WHY is there no groundswell of support for these farmers?¨ is a very valid question….and in addition, I would ask ¨WHere is LOZADA? WHERE IS CORY AQUINO? WHERE IS BINAY? WHERE ARE THE OPPOSITION POLITICIANS????? WHERE IS LACSON???? WHERE IS THE BOBITA MADRIGAL????
WHY DONT THEY ORGANIZE A RALLY FOR THESE POOR FARMERS????
And i think the answer is vry obvious…the answer from a politician perspective would be ¨WHATS IN IT FOR ME/US??????….
THE POLITICIANS ARE THE ONES KILLING OUR COUNTRY AND CAUSING OUR COUNTRYMEN TO SUFFER!!!!!
March 27th, 2008 at 9:33 am
How pathetic. The papaya dance has no relevance whatsoever to the U.S. Presidential race. Don’t even think of bothering either Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton with such foolishness. Instead, let Edu teach math and science to the youth of The Philippines. Also, some courses in ethical behavior, good governance and sound economic principles would also be a great help.