"In Tartaria, Peasants Resist Six Decades of Violent Dispossession", 4 May 2024

In Barangay Tartaria, Silang, Cavite, patches of land grow increasingly divided. ... Over the decades, greater portions of farmland have been forcefully taken from farmers and enclosed with fences. 

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The recent dispute in Tartaria occurred on April 4 when a farmer reported a contingent of guards from the Jarton Security Agency (JSA) illegally fencing off their land. ...Samahan ng Magsasaka at Mamamayan ng Tartaria (SAMATA), a group of residents and farmers, barricaded the land on April 17 to block JSA’s intrusion as they persisted in erecting the fences. Immediate demolition and harassment followed. ...

But, at around 2:00 a.m. on April 20 when children mostly composed the camp, more than 50 personnel ambushed the area. They were armed and equipped with helmets and combat gear. Residents shared that the goons battered the children until five had to be escorted to the hospital, while the rest fled bruised. ...

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...residents have pointed to Ayala Land Incorporated as partnering with the Aguinaldos to convert lands in Cavite for subdivisions and business ventures. ...

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