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HLI compromise deal is a gross injustice

Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/17/2010 - 17:26.
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(published in the Philippine Daily Inquirer, August 18, 2010)  read more »

The compromise deal offered by the management of the Hacienda Luisita Inc. is a gross injustice to the farmers who have tilled the land. (Bishop slams land deal; Aquino challenged: Don’t skirt CARP law, 08/10/10)

President Aquino has promised to distribute the land but he has yet to fulfill his promise

Fourteen years of the stock distribution option left the farm workers impoverished. Far from being true shareholders of Hacienda Luisita, they only brought home P9.50 per day in wages.

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PNFSP supports Katribu Partylist

Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/07/2010 - 17:51.
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PNFSP is supporting Katribu partylist, which aims to bring representatives to Congress that will uphold and protect the rights and welfare of indigenous peoples.

The fight for genuine land reform and food security is one of the keystones of Katribu's platform. The other anchors of Katribu's platform are the following:  read more »

Mangyans Unite to Assert their Rights in 3rd Mangyan Festival

Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/22/2010 - 15:44.
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Mangyans gathered to assert their right to ancestral land and self-determination during this year's Mangyan Festival, held last April 16 to 17 in Sito Lago, Brgy. Balao, Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro.

The Mangyan are divided into seven ethnolinguistic groups (the Hanunuo, Buhid, Iraya, Tadyawan, Bangon, Batangan, Alangan and Gubatnon) who live in Mindoro.

There are also Mangyan who live in Palawan.

Like other indigenous people of the Philippines, the Mangyan suffer from food insecurity and discrimination.

The festival featured discussions on Mangyan issues, a Mangyan trade fair, a medical mission, art and theater workshops for Mangyan children and cultural presentations.
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