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Seven farmworkers were killed in Hacienda Luisita in November 2004 while fighting for just wages and their right to the land. This event was later to be known as the Hacienda Luisita Massacre.

 

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A decade after the Hacienda Luisita Massacre, kin and family of the victims continue to press for justice.

 

An ecumenical service was held to pay tribute to victims of extra-judicial killings in Hacienda Luisita, organized by the Alyansa ng Manggagawang Bukid sa Asyenda Luisita (AMBALA), Unyon ng Manggagawa sa Agrikultura (UMA), and Iglesia Filipina Independiente (IFI).
An ecumenical service was held in Hacienda Luisita to pay tribute to victims of extra-judicial killings. This was spearheaded by the Alyansa ng Manggagawang Bukid sa Asyenda Luisita (AMBALA), Unyon ng Manggagawa sa Agrikultura (UMA), and Iglesia Filipina Independiente (IFI).

 

 

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Among those given tribute were IFI Bishop Ramento who was killed on October 3, 2006, Bayan-Muna Central Luzon secretary general Florante Collantes, killed October 15, 2005, Central Azucarera de Tarlac Labor Union president and Mapalacsiao brgy. chairman Ricardo Ramos, killed October 25, 2006, and local AMBALA leader Dennis de la Cruz who was killed in November 1, 2013.

 

 

Bishop Alberto B. Ramento was killed on October 6, 2005 in what police investigators claim to be a mere case of robbery with homicide. Progressive groups believe that his murder was politically motivated due to his support to the Hacienda Luisita farmworkers.
Bishop Alberto B. Ramento was killed on October 6, 2005 in what police investigators claim to be a mere case of robbery with homicide. Progressive groups believe that his murder was politically motivated due to his support to the Hacienda Luisita farmworkers.

 

 

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Farmworkers continue to demand justice a decade after the Hacienda Luisita Massacre.

 

Photos by Dexter Aserdano of Tudla Productions

 

 

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