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- F. Sionil Jose: Our Murdered Peasants
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- Case Unclosed: Multisectoral Fact Finding Mission for Ka Rene
- Sun Star: Slain militant leader laid to rest
- CODE-NGO: Mourning a Great Loss, Honoring a Great Man
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- Gang Badoy Interview: What Was Ka Rene Like?
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Food, Fuels and Our Futures: Position on Biofuel and Land Use*
Tuesday, March 31, 2009Joint Administrative Order No. 2008-1, Series of 2008 – or the Guidelines Governing the Biofuel Feedstocks Production and Biofuels and Biofuel Blends Production, Distribution and Sale under RA 9367 — could not have come at a worse time. It became effective on March 20, 2009 without much fanfare and escaping the public scrutiny that usually attends laws and administrative orders of a controversial nature.
Sumilao Farmer Speaks on CARPER Before JIL Crowd in Araneta Coliseum
Sunday, March 29, 2009The farmers participated in the launching of “Bagong Pilipinas, Bagong Pilipino” Movement last March 28, 2009 at the Araneta Coliseum which was filled by thousands of JIL followers. The movement was a reinvention of Bangon Pilipinas Party, the political party of Jesus is Lord (JIL) evangelist Eduardo “Brother Eddie” Villanueva during the 2004 elections.
Farmers Join Anti-Mining Rally in Makati
Friday, March 27, 2009On March 26, the farmers joined the anti-mining rally in Makati dubbed as “Mina ni Gloria, Krisis ng Masa!” The said activity, initiated by the Alyansa Tigl Mina (ATM), was participated by various sectors aside from the farmers including IPs, youth, women and children, students, fisherfolks, people’s organizations, and non-government organizations. It condemned the preferential mining policy of the government over communities and their environment.
Farmers Intensify Nationwide Signature Campaign for CARPER
Thursday, March 26, 2009Farmers from all over the country are fast-tracking their signature campaign for the immediate passage of House Bill 4077 and Senate Bill 2666 (CARP Extension with Reforms) in Congress. On March 24, the farmers from Sumilao, Banasi and Calatagan participated in solidarity with the Alyansa Tigil Mina (ATM) in the people’s mobilization against massive mining operations in the country held in front of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) and Department of Agriculture (DA) in Quezon City.
Manila Mayor Lim Expresses Support for CARPER
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
In the morning of March 23, Monday, the farmers went to the Manila City Hall to ask for the support of Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim and to seek the support of the employees at the City Hall and the students in the surrounding universities and colleges. The farmers were able to gather signatures from Manila residents and visitors as well, after they explained what their campaign is all about and how CARP is important for all Filipino citizens.
On their way to the City Hall, some members of the Manila Police expressed support for the farmers whom they have recognized to be peaceful advocates for social justice and even escorted them until they have entered the building. Several students from the City College of Manila expressed support for the farmers’ cause while some employees at the City Hall were initially hesitant to sign the petition. They, however, became supportive after the farmers answered their questions about the agrarian reform program and the reforms needed to perfect it.