Negros Lakat Mag-uuma for CARP (Day 1)

Advisory 1 - Feb. 7, 2009 (11:40 AM) / Isabela, Negros Occidental - Around 100 farmers from 11 haciendas in Isabela town, Negros Occidental are now gathered inside San Nicolas Parish to kick off the Negros-wide march for land.

Braving heavy rains, storm and cold weather, the farmers are determined to finish their 2-day march before they proceed to Manila to continue asking Congress to immediately pass HB 4077 and SB2666 or the extension of Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) with reforms.

Fr. Felix Vibas of San Nicolas Parish will bless them for their safe journey.

The oldest marcher is Felix Vibas, 80, of Hacienda Dumancas.

Farmers came from various Haciendas such as Bacan, Grande, Paraiso, Victoria, Rosario, Marua, Barila, Dumancas, Rupit, Amin and Buhian.

In North Negros, another 120 farmers have started marching from Cadiz town.

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Advisory 2 - Feb. 7, 2009 (2:29 PM) - Some 150 farmers from Isabela town, Negros Occidental have reached Brgy. Crossing, Magallon walking a total of 5 kilometers.

About 200 farmers from Cadiz, North Negros are now in Barangay Martisan (Cadiz town), completing a 15-kilometer march.

All drenched and feeling cold, they will continue to reach their respective destinations to meet other farmers who are joining the march for CARP extension with reforms.

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Ref: Heidi Fernandez / Task Force Mapalad - (+63) 920 900 5087