Monthly Archives: June 2008

16 years ago

Davao farmers do not welcome CARP extension

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Peasants and Lumad groups are against the existing agrarian-reform law. (davaotoday.com photo by Barry Ohaylan)

Farmers groups in Davao are dismayed over the extension of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) until December 31. They’re calling instead for the approval of the “Genuine Agrarian Reform Bill” that seeks to implement free distribution of lands to farmers and lift the heavy amortization rates shouldered by CARP beneficiaries. It also seeks to promote cooperatives and other mutual-aid techniques, which the KMP believes will raise the productivity and the standard of living of farmers, eventually “laying the foundation for national industrialization.”

16 years ago

Flood in the city

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SOAKED. As rainy season begins, vehicles in Davao City never fail to immerse in heavy rains and floods. (davaotoday.com photo…