Kris Aquino Reveals Reason For Speaking Up Now On Hacienda Luisita Issue The Pinay actress Kris Aquino has finally revealed the reason for speaking up now regarding the Hacienda Luisita issue. Over the past few days, Kris Aquino has been one of the most discussed personalities in the country because of her heated word war … Read more
The country’s Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has started distributing 368 hectares of land owned by the relatives of Philippine President Benigno Aquino III in the controversial Hacienda Luisita in Tarlac province. Although the distribution started already, the KMP called the move a “maneuver” to displace tillers. The Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) noted that … Read more
A total of 6,212 farmers who were qualified to own parcels of land in 4,300-hectare Hacienda Luisita according to the Department of Agrarian Reporm which released the list on Tuesday, February 27, 2013. The distribution of hard copies of the lists were led by Secretary Virgilio de los Reyes and Undersecretary Tonipi Parungao. The DAR … Read more