Monthly Archives: June 2008

Davao farmers do not welcome CARP extension


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

By CJ KUIZON | Davao Today

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."

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Arroyo orders all-out offensive vs Drilon’s kidnappers

By GERMELINA A. LACORTE | Davao Today

Arroyo said she has ordered an all out military offensive not only against the Abu Sayyaf, but also against the Communist New People's Army (NPA) so that the government can finally "return Mindanao to its people," she said.

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NFA pilots rice auction in Davao to bring down prices

By GERMELINA A. LACORTE | Davao Today

The National Food Authority (NFA) is selling its special grade imported Thai rice in commercial markets here to bring down the soaring prices of rice that have gone up to as much as P52 a kilo in the previous weeks.

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