Philippine bishops call for land reform

March 04, 2015

81 Philippine bishops have signed a statement calling for the passage of two bills that would extend 1988 agrarian-reform legislation.

An estimated 50,000 farmers stand to become landowners if the bills are passed, according to the Philippine Daily Inquirer.

 

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Further information:

• 81 bishops renew Church’s call for CARP (CBCP)
• Philippine bishops appeal for land law reform (UCA News)
• 50,000 farmers to get land if CARP extended (Philippine Daily Inquirer)