6 farmers arrested in Bulacan
Six of the 14 Norzagaray, Bulacan farmers charged with theft for harvesting their own crops have been arrested by the police Monday night, the Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) said.
Bulacan LGU destroys crops and trees
“You have no idea of the hardships our parents have undergone, their efforts, their every drop of blood and sweat, their every injury for tilling this land. You have no pity for the likes of us.”
‘Landgrabber’ harasses 14 Bulacan farmers with theft charges–KMP
The Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) said the “landgrabbing” Royal Mollucan Realty Holding Inc. (RMHI) continues its harassment of members of the Samahang Magsasaka sa San Mateo (SAMA-SAMA) and charged the farmers with theft for harvesting their own crops.
AFP, PNP raid Cagayan peasant leaders’ house
The military and police raided the house of Anakpawis regional coordinator and Danggayan ti Mannalon ti Cagayan Valley (Danggayan) chairperson Isabelo Adviento midnight of Wednesday, December 2, but failed to find the peasant leader.
More rights violations with Sinas as top cop, groups warn
Human rights group Karapatan for its part said it is not surprised at Sinas’ appointment as PNP chief as Duterte has a clear penchant for rewarding the most notorious of human rights violators with rank promotions.
‘Day of Defiance’ ng magsasaka sa Mendiola, naningil kay Duterte
Isang ‘Hukumang Magbubukid’ ang kanilang isinagawa kung saan hinatulan nilang “guilty” si Duterte dahil sa anila’y kriminal na kapabayaan at pasismo. Kinondena nila ang Rice Tarrification Law at pagpaslang sa halos 300 mga magsasaka sa ilalim ng administrasyong Duterte. (Bidyo ni Joseph Cuevas/Kodao)
Groups hold protest to cry for justice for slain peasant leader
Peasant groups hold a protest today, August 14, in front of Commission on Human Rights in Quezon City to cry for justice for one of their leaders, Randall “Randy” Echanis.
Pinilit Kang Binunot Ngunit Hindi Nagtagumpay
“…ginintuan ka ng palay / sa matabang lupa / ng paglaban ng masa.”
REVOLUTION
“…The gap that we must bridge / is worth our final breath…”
NDFP peace consultant Randall Echanis murdered
Randall Echanis, long-time National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) peace consultant, was killed early Monday morning, August 10, in Novaliches, Quezon City. His peasant organization colleagues said Echanis’ murder may be by state forces.