Investigating the Agrarian Reform Issue
Name: Maria Decyrel S. Baidiango
Section: BSTM 3-A
Instructions: Interview six people (three from each side) about what they see as problems or hindrances
to the full implementation of agrarian reform and what solutions they can recommend for these. List
down your significant observations and synthesize the interviewees’ remarkable responses.
Side 1: A tenant who cultivates another person’s agricultural land
Side 2: An owner of an agricultural land that is tilled by a tenant.
Tenant
Background Information on the Name: Cherry Ann Ybanez
Interviewees (name, рlасе, age no.
of years being a tenant/landlord) Place: Bantayan Island
Age: 30
No. of yrs. being a tenant: 10 Years
Tenats may encounter Unfair
renting practices, such as landlords
Major Problems charging exorbitant prices for small
repairs or neglecting to return
security deposits without cause,
may be experienced by tenants.
Furthermore, some landlords could
place unjustifiable limitations on
their renters, such caps on the
number of visitors or pet bans.
Strengthen land tenure security by
giving tenants legal titles or
Possible Remedies certificates of landownership,
ensuring their right to remain on
the land and benefit from its use.
Tenants may face insecurity of
tenure, fearing eviction or
displacement due to unclear land
ownership rights, a lack of legal
documentation, or rising land
values.
Tenant
Background Information on the Name: Janice Bracero
Landlord
Name: Rosita Camarillo
Place: Cambaro, Mandaue City
Age: 80
No. of yrs. being a landlord: 67
Years
Agrarian reform may face
resistance from landowners who
fear losing their revenue and land.
They can also doubt the
government's capacity to pay them
a just price for their land. One way
to address this issue is to provide
landowners different ways to
generate revenue, such support
and guidance for starting their own
businesses.
Following redistribution,
landowners might not know how
their property will be used in the
future. They might also be unclear
about zoning and land use planning
laws. Engage landowners actively
in land use planning procedures,
incorporating their views and
concerns into decision-making. This
can impede investment decisions
and limit their alternatives for
using the residual landholdings.
Landlord
Name: Yolly Generoso
Interviewees (name, рlасе, age no.
of years being a tenant/landlord)
Major Problems
Possible Remedies
Background Information on the
Interviewees (name, рlасе, age no.
of years being a tenant/landlord)
Major Problems
Place: Sogod Cebu City
Age: 31
No. of yrs. being a tenant: 5 Years
Tenants may become quite
irritated with landlords when there
is poor communication or a lack of
response. Landlords might be
unresponsive to maintenance
requests, dismiss tenant
complaints, or enter the property
without giving enough notice.
Tenants may feel that their needs
are not being given priority as a
result, and problems may take
longer to resolve.
Due to a lack of knowledge about
their rights, eligibility, and the
processes involved in land
acquisition and distribution,
tenants frequently feel left out of
the land reform process. Increase
openness and communication by
giving renters easily accessible
information about their rights, the
land reform procedure, and the
support services that are available.
Tenant
Name: Kai Corpus
Place: Looc, Mandaue City
Age: 23
No. of yrs. being a tenant: 2Years
Due to a lack of knowledge about
their rights, eligibility, and the
processes involved in land
acquisition and distribution,
tenants frequently feel left out of
Place: Cambaro, Mandaue City
Age: 61
No. of yrs. being a landlord: 30
Years
Beneficiaries of land reform
frequently lack the tools and
knowledge needed to properly
manage and use the land they have
just been awarded. Provide
farmers with loans and funding
options so they can invest in
infrastructure development,
equipment, and inputs.
Transitioning from vast
landholdings to smaller farms or
other sources of income may
provide issues for landowners.
Establish landowner support
centers that give access to
resources, information, and
professional guidance on financial
planning, alternative income-
generating strategies, and property
management. They might not have
the resources, expertise, or skills
needed to adjust to the changing
economic reality.
Landlord
Name: Lowella E. Tormis
Place: Cambaro, Mandaue City
Age: 50
No. of yrs. being a landlord: 13
Years
Transitioning from vast
landholdings to smaller farms or
other sources of income may
provide issues for landowners.
 the land reform process.

Tenants should be given easy-to- Give landowners alternatives to

access information about their lump sum payouts, like investment
Possible Remedies rights, the land reform procedure, opportunities, land-based
and the programs that are available annuities, or ownership in
to support them.. agricultural companies.

Analysis:

What do you think is the problem or ownership in the Philippines? Is it plausible issue with land to
have a a genuine and successful agrarian reform program in the Philippines? What do you think should
be done? Explain your answer.

The Philippines' lengthy history of uneven land ownership presents a complicated and varied challenge
for agrarian reform. A disproportionate amount of agricultural land is controlled by a small number of
powerful landowners, which feeds social instability, poverty, and inequality. The emergence of the
hacienda system in the 19th century and Spanish colonial control are to blame for this concentration of
land ownership. Previous attempts at agrarian reform have mostly failed as a result of political
interference, corruption, and poor execution. However, by tackling the issues of political will, successful
implementation, farmer support, and corruption, the Philippines has a chance to develop a true and
fruitful agricultural reform program. Reduced poverty and inequality, higher agricultural output, social
stability, and economic growth are all possible outcomes of such a program helping to create a society
that is more egalitarian and just.