Reform for peace and productivity.(Opinion/Editorial) From: Manila Bulletin | Date: June 28, 2001 | COPYRIGHT 2001 Manila Bulletin Publishing Corp. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

THE pursuit of agrarian reform dates back to the early colonial era when farmers asked the authorities to modify tenurial arrangements.

The issue of agrarian reform has affected every administration. Republic Act 6657 on the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) was passed in 1988. The law covers agricultural lands in the country and the program was envisioned to be completed in a period of 10 years. However, the law's dictates have yet to be completely fulfilled d...