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Peasant Month Mobilization

October 21, 2008

After 20 years of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program, nearly eight out of every Filipino farmer remains landless. Contrary to its promise, the CARP has worsened the condition of the peasants in the Philippines.

Today, farmers from the Southern Tagalog Region and Central Luzon, after a week of marching from the provinces marched from the Department of Agriculture towards Mendiola Bridge to call for land, rights and justice. Other sectors and organizations including the League of Filipino Students joined them in the protest.

: The peasant mobilization passes Welcome Rotonda, entering Manila.

: A mural, displayed at a side of a vehicle used by the peasants in the rally calls for the junking of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program

: Determined to reach Mendiola, the march continues despite the downpour of rain

: Determined to reach Mendiola, the march continues despite the downpour of rain

: Their fists clenched and raised, The march greets other organizations and sectors waiting at the University of Santo Tomas.

: A member of Gabriela, waiting at the University of Santo Tomas clenches her fist to greet the peasants.

: Ka Paeng Mariano of Anakpawis Partylist and Ka Danilo Ramos of The Kilusan ng Magbubukid ng Pilipinas leads the protest march

: The march as it passes the underpass near Quiapo.

: The march as it passes the underpass near Quiapo.

: Sickles are carried by the peasants and protesters, symbolizing their readiness to fight for their rights.

: A member of Bayan Muna marches while carrying a placard calling for the release of detained KMP leader Randy Echanis.

: A member of Gabriela uses a placard to shield herself from the sun. The protest continues despite the afternoon heat.

: Ka Danilo Ramos of the Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas faces hordes of policemen as they are blocked at Recto Avenue, preventing them from reaching the historic Mendiola Bridge.