“Hacienda Luisita... Ipamahagi! SDO at Referendum... Ibasura!” The cry of the different union of farmers last July 22, 2011 at Liwasang Bonifacio in assemblance to the 2nd State of the Nation Address of President Noy Noy Aquino on July 25, 2011.
The Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) and the National Secretariat of Social Action (NASSA) led by Bishop Broderick Pabillo, initiated the march and rally from the Department of Justice up to Liwasang Bonifacio where the different sectors, organizations and union of farmers gathered to respond to the call of Hacienda Luisita farmers for land and justice and condemn the Supreme Court’s decision of New Referendum and Stock Distribution Option.
National organizations like Anakpawis and GABRIELA supported the interfaith assembly for the Hacienda Luisita Farmers and gave their sentiments on how the Aquino administration responded on the current issue. The assembly was composed of a short program and presentations by the different national youth organizations like Karatula and National Union of Students of the Philippines (NUSP) and national artists where they presented their support through play and song numbers.
Leaders from different union of farmers also delivered their message for P- Noy in behalf of all the Hacienda Luisita farmers. The United Luisita Workers Union (ULWU) president, Lito Bais, gave an encouragement message for all the farmers who unequally given less importance by the government. The leaders of Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas and Alyansa ng mga Manggagawang Bukid sa Asyenda Luisita (AMBALA) challenged P-Noy to take a stand on the issue of farmers in Hacienda Luisita and make it known on his SONA.
The participation of the youth and students from different Catholic schools like St. Scholastica’s College Manila and University of Sto. Tomas also gave hope to the farmers to win the fight and all the sentiments they want to raise for the present administration. Kristina Misajon, Student Council President from St. Scholastica’s College Manila, spoke in behalf of all the Catholic schools, students and youth on how strongly they support the Hacienda Luisita farmers until the Aquino administration respond and do something about the issue.
The movement ended peacefully and successfully. It was indeed a one learning experience that we will never forget. The nation is calling the youth, especially the students to take a step and make an action in able to attain the justice and peace that we’re looking for.
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