Land Rights
‘Confusion’ about San Miguel’s Intentions in Idyllic Mariahangin
While SMC denies current interest and calls the situation a "confusion," the company is simultaneously building a massive luxury resort on the neighboring island, complete with a…
By Redempto D Anda·July 23, 2025
Environment
Mariahangin Island: A tale of indigenous land, power and resistance
At the core of the resistance on the island are at least three indigenous families who have lived on Mariahangin for generations, primarily relying on fishing and agar-agar…
By Redempto D Anda·June 15, 2025
Land Rights
Hacienda Vicenta farm workers ask Marcos to fulfill SONA promise to distribute land
About 30 former farm workers of L.N. Agustin Farms Inc. in La Castellana, Negros Occidental occupied a lot in the contested farmland. They are waiting for the outcome of…
By Philippine Center For Investigative Journalism·July 29, 2024
Data
Farmers have died waiting: Malacañang reviews DAR’s flip flop on conversion of irrigated farmland
The Office of the President is reviewing a decision of the Department of Agrarian Reform that grants the application for land use conversion of L.N. Agustin Farms Inc. in La…
By Carmela Fonbuena·June 30, 2024
Documentary
‘Lupang Hinarang sa Hacienda Vicenta,’ a Ditsi Carolino documentary
Documentary filmmaker Ditsi Carolino follows the struggles of farm workers of Hacienda Vicenta in La Castellana town in Negros Occidental who are fighting for their right to own…
By Philippine Center For Investigative Journalism·June 30, 2024
