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Struggle for Land

|  June 9, 2012 - 9:36 am

08farmers2STRUGGLE FOR LAND. Carrying squash on their heads, women farmers from Bukidnon, Davao del Oriental, Negros Island and Batangas reach Mendiola on their march to Malacanang.

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The march is aimed to press President Aquino to pursue the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program with Extension and Reforms.[]

Aquino, who is in the US, has instructed top government officials to dialogue with the farmers who have gotten the support of at least 51 bishops.[]

Photo by Jimmy Domingo / Task Force Mapalad