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Government’s long-time neglect of the country’s agriculture sector has been

disastrous to small producers. The recent series of super-typhoons – Quinta,


Rolly and Ulysses – has highlighted this.

The country’s geophysical characteristics as well as geographic location make it


exposed to natural hazards. What makes it extremely vulnerable to risks is
government’s lack of relevant policies to strengthen the agriculture sector and
the larger economy, including policies and practice of disaster risk reduction
and management (DRRM).

The song is relevant to the present situation of the Philippines because it highlights the
problems that the farmers are facing in the country. The song also calls for the farmers to
unite and fight for their rights, which is something that is needed in the Philippines. The
song also talks about the government's neglect of the farmers, and how the farmers are
constantly being exploited by the government and the big corporations. The song ends with
a call to the farmers to unite and fight for their rights.

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