Lupang Ramos, sandwiched between commercial and industrial estates, has been the subject of decades-long agrarian disputes and years-long resistance to attempts to evict farmers there.
HYDERABAD: The Government of Andhra Pradesh on Monday, signed an MoU with NALSAR’s Centre for Tribal and Land Rights (CTLR) for providing legal support for the prestigious land resurvey project - YSR Jagananna Saswatha Bhoo Hakku Mariyu Bhoo Raksha Padhakam. Andhra Pradesh Government after more than 100 years has undertaken a massive resurvey of agricultural and
Some of the farmers arrested at a land cultivation activity last month at Hacienda Tinang in Concepcion, Tarlac are asking the Department of Justice to fire the province’s acting prosecutor, accusing her of grave and serious misconduct, gross ignorance of the law, and conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service.
SETTLING DISPUTES. Officials and members of the Lupong Tagapamayapa in Barangay 1 San Lorenzo receive the award as best lupon during the 57th Charter Day celebration of the city on June 19, 2022. The village has been cited for its outstanding performance in settling disputes at the barangay level. (PNA photo by Leilanie G. Adriano) LAOAG CITY - The city government has chosen Barangay 1 San Lorenzo as this year's best performing lupon (peace committee) with a rating of 99.3 percent for demonstrating exemplary performance in settling disputes at the grassroots or barangay level. Ilocos Norte Governor Matthew Joseph Manotoc and City Mayor Michael Keon led the awarding ceremony on Sunday, in front of the city hall in time for the 57th Charter Day celebration of the city. The most outstanding lupon received a cash prize of PHP25,000 and a plaque of recognition. Keon lauded the efforts and commitment of the village officials, as well as members of the lupong tagapamayapa (peacemakers), f