(KMP / MANILA BULLETIN)
According to Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP), the farmers were beaten up at Sitio Buntog, Barangay Canlubang at around 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
The gunmen blocked the quick reaction team, which the group said, were accompanied by the farmers on documenting the recent incidents of “arson, demolition, and harassment” in the area.
Support group Defend Yulo Farmers said those hurt were Pedro Mangubat, Hermie de Leon, Chris Laurel, William Caranat, Florencio Masongsong, and a minor.
Sitio Buntog is part of the 7,100-hectare Hacienda Yulo sugar estate in Laguna. It spans the cities of Calamba, Cabuyao, and Sta. Rosa.