Farmers ask SC to reject Luisita deal
Manila, Philippines – Farmer beneficiaries belonging to the Alyansa ng mga Manggagawang Bukid sa Hacienda Luisita (AMBALA) has asked the Supreme Court yesterday to nullify the compromise agreement signed by the HLI with a faction of the farmers ealier this month.
The AMBALA said they were misrepresented in the signing of the deal last Aug. 6.
In a 30-page petition, AMABALA urged the Supreme Court to proceed with the oral arguments set for tomorrow and resolve the case based on the issues presented. The group pointed out the resolution of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in 2005 that revoked the stock distribution option scheme since it was found to be in violation of the CARP Law.
The so-called majority who chose such scheme does not cure the illegality and invalidity of the SDO.
