Kristine Vibar BSEE-2C Readings in Philippine History 05/01/22

“Chapter 4: Lesson 1 Task”

Let’s study This & Let’s Think:

Questions:
1. Describe your thoughts and feelings after watching the documentary?
Answer:
Since the land reform law was established, Nanay Dorita and her co-farmers
agreed to become beneficiaries of their fair share, according to the documentary.
They were wrongfully fired from their jobs, stripping them of their rights as tenants
and farmers. They toiled and fought for their rights from Marcos to another Aquino
government. Because they were peasants, they were hounded and treated unfairly.
Atty was questioned by the farmers. Christian Monsod was brought in to help them
win their lawsuit against the land grabbers who had taken their rights as Hacienda
tenants. Fortunately, they won the lawsuit, and the government distributed
agricultural landholdings across the country. However, I was extremely
disappointed to see that just 3% of land was given to the farmers in Nanay Dorita's
province until the CARP expired.

2. Based on watched video, do you think the Land Reforms in the Philippines
is successful? Why or Why not?
Answer:
When it was implemented, the Philippines' Land Reform was not entirely
successful. This is due to the Philippine government's inability to fully administer
the Agrarian Reform Act in order to increase the law's ability to help the poor. Six
administrations passed in Nanay Dorita's case before they got a fraction of what
they deserved as tenant farmers. Farmers were harassed, and several were slain in
the process of defending their rights. The issue of land grabbing continues to exist
today, causing rural communities to protest and resort to violence. These folks are
being slain mostly as a result of our country's rampant injustice.

3. If the Land Reform is not successful, what do you think is the main cause
or the hindrance to the success of the Land Reform?
Answer:
This, I believe, is mostly due to our government's incompetence. Previous
governments have been embroiled in several scandals involving corruption and
favoring foreign capitalists and oligarchs. According to my observations, many
Filipino officials in our country pass legislation that benefit the wealthy. This usual
situation, in which the rich people become richer and the poor get poorer, is fairly
prevalent in our society. In the Philippines, corruption is a major problem.
Corruption includes graft, bribery, embezzlement, backdoor deals, nepotism, and
favoritism. Many individuals argue that we should not blame the government;
nonetheless, the government is to fault for what Filipinos' lives have become.
4. In your own opinion, do you think we can still achieve social justice in the
coming future? How?

Answer:

I agree that social justice can still be achieved by Filipino citizens. To do so, we
must stop electing "trapo" candidates who see government leadership as a
business. If we continue to vote for these "trapos," they will continue to commit
horrific crimes including corruption and human rights violations. As voters, we
must vote intelligently and support politicians that promote good government in
the next election. Policies and organizations that produce results that suit
society's demands while making the most effective use of available resources
are referred to as good governance. This type of government also controls public
affairs, manages public resources, and secures the implementation of human
rights in an essentially corruption-free and rule-of-law way. Efficiency also
encompasses the sustainable use of natural resources and environmental
preservation as part of good governance. As a result, we should vote carefully in
the upcoming election to demonstrate our love for our nation.