12 Questions
What does 'Agrarian reform' entail?
Redistribution of lands to farmers and regular farmworkers who are landless, irrespective of tenurial arrangement.
What does the term 'Agrarian' mean?
Related to land or ownership of land
Why does the text mention 'reform' in the context of 'Agrarian reform'?
To indicate a need for correction in the current system
What does agrarian law govern and regulate?
Rights and relationships over agricultural lands
Which era is mentioned regarding the concept of private ownership in the Philippines?
Pre-Spanish Era
What does 'Agrarian' mean linguistically?
'Relating to land or ownership of land'
What did Legazpi do upon colonizing the Philippines during the Spanish Period?
Introduced private ownership of land
During the Spanish Period, what happened to lands not cultivated by citizens?
Remained communal for collective needs
What was the main issue faced by Filipino farmers under the Encomienda system?
They were forced to sell their products at low prices
What was the effect of the Maura Law during the Spanish Period?
Forfeited land if not secured with legal title in a year
Which group during the Spanish Period was free from paying tribute and possibly owned lands?
Nobles who were free from tribute
How did the hacienda system originate in the Philippines?
As a development from the abusive Encomienda system
Test your knowledge of "The Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law of 1998" and its subsequent amendments. Explore the concepts of agrarian reform, redistribution of lands, and economic upliftment for landless farmers and farmworkers.
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