Agrarian Reform in the Philippines
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What percentage of public A & D lands has been accomplished under the CARP by December 2002?

  • 49% (correct)
  • 68%
  • 45%
  • 76%

    • How many hectares of ISF areas were included in the accomplishment report?

  • 1,335,999 hectares (correct)
  • 3,249,260 hectares
  • 1,269,411 hectares
  • 2,502,000 hectares

    • What is the total number of hectares accounted for under the DAR and DENR as mentioned in the report?

  • 5,821,181 hectares
  • 4,290,453 hectares
  • 8,061,864 hectares (correct)
  • 3,249,260 hectares

    • Which of the following statements about the CARP is accurate based on the accomplishments reported?

    <p>All areas under ISF exceeded the targeted accomplishment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage represents the total accomplishment across all categories in the CARP report?

    <p>72%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of agrarian reform?

    <p>To solve problems of landlessness affecting food security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dimension is NOT mentioned by the World Bank for evaluating agrarian reform?

    <p>International trade agreements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did ancestors practice during the pre-colonial period regarding land?

    <p>Shared stewardship and open access to land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the consequence of Spanish colonization on land ownership in the Philippines?

    <p>Land policies mandated by Spain altered former practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Maragtas Code is significant for what reason?

    <p>It documents the first recorded land sale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does agrarian reform relate to economic efficiency?

    <p>It aims to enhance production and economic efficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept describes the relationship people had with nature during the pre-colonial period?

    <p>Stewardship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of agrarian reform pertains to public administration in rural areas?

    <p>Structure of agrarian institutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the total cost of completed projects in million US dollars?

    <p>266 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which year saw the highest rural poverty incidence according to the data?

    <p>1985</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many ongoing projects are being reported?

    <p>17</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the poverty incidence in urban areas in 1997?

    <p>11.9%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about project costs is correct?

    <p>Proposal approved costs exceed completed projects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of land was awarded to friars and religious orders in the Philippines?

    <p>Friar Lands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group was primarily rewarded with Repartiamentos in the Spanish colonial period?

    <p>Spanish military</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What system granted land to native Christianized families living within a pueblo?

    <p>Pueblo Agriculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What responsibility did landholders have under the Spanish colonial system?

    <p>Manage and cultivate the land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the consequence for landholders who failed to register their lands under the Maura Law?

    <p>Their lands would be declared state property</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the American period, what was one of the main reasons for passing land distribution policies?

    <p>To reduce land-related revolts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Encomienderos were known for their treatment of native tillers. What was a common abusive practice they engaged in?

    <p>Collecting excessive tribute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary role of the encomienda system in the Spanish colonial administration?

    <p>To manage native populations and land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primary rights does the Philippine Bill of 1902 guarantee to Filipinos?

    <p>Right to live, acquire property, and freedom of expression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the limit of land acquisition set by Section 15 of the Philippine Bill of 1902 for individuals?

    <p>Sixteen hectares</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What institution was created under the Land Registration Law of 1902?

    <p>Court of Land Registration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who originated the Torrens system of land registration?

    <p>Sir Robert Torrens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Torrens system serve as evidence of?

    <p>Title of the person recorded as owner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major purpose does the Public Land Act of 1903 serve?

    <p>To initiate sales and leasing of public domain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant aspect of the homestead system introduced by the Public Land Act?

    <p>Acquiring patents for public domain lands for agricultural purposes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a right protected under the Philippine Bill of 1902?

    <p>Right to leave the country without restrictions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of the agrarian reform policies described?

    <p>To enhance agricultural production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which program is specifically focused on providing support services to agrarian reform beneficiaries?

    <p>ARCCESS Project</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which departments are involved in the interdepartmental convergence initiative initiated by Executive Order No. 26?

    <p>Department of Agrarian Reform, Department of Agriculture, and DENR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the major components of the ARCCESS Project?

    <p>Common service facilities, agri-technology, and land tenure improvement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of support is emphasized within the ARCCESS Project?

    <p>Business development services and credit facilitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the agrarian reform aim to address concerning the Philippine landscape?

    <p>Social inequities in land ownership</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements correctly describes the participants involved in the national greening program?

    <p>Multiple government agencies and private sectors collaborate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of agrarian reform has evolved according to the discussion?

    <p>Changes have led to a better living for beneficiaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Readings in Philippine History - Social, Political, Economic and Cultural Issues

    • Lesson Focus: Agrarian reform policies, Philippine Taxation, Constitution, and Filipino-American relations in the Philippines.

    • Lesson Dates: November 31 - December 2

    • Learning Outcomes: Students will:

      • List and explain various agrarian reform programs in the Philippines.
      • Analyze how agrarian programs have changed over time.
      • Evaluate the impact of agrarian programs on farmers, fishermen and the overall economic development.
      • Analyze constitutional changes and adoption over time.
      • Evaluate the factors that drive the adoption of new constitutions.
      • Understand the significance of a constitution.
      • Discuss the history of Philippine taxation.
      • Analyze taxation changes in current Philippine tax law.
      • Evaluate the function of taxation.
      • Appreciate Filipino cultural heritage.
      • Value Philippine cultural treasures.
      • Analyze the legacy of ancestors.
      • Explain the Filipino-American relationship during and after American colonization.
      • Evaluate public view on American colonization.

    Pre-Colonial Period

    • Barangay System: Chieftains ruled barangays, and everyone had access to land for farming/dwelling.
    • Land Stewardship: The concept of caring for nature as a primary need.

    Spanish Period

    • Spanish Claim: Spain claimed the land, altering previous communal ownership and utilization.
    • Land Grants: Spanish crown awarded vast tracts of land to friars, religious orders, military, and officials.
      • Repartimentos: Spanish military received land.
      • Encomienda: Grants of land and labor to Spanish officials.
    • Land Management: Natives were primarily landholders, not owners, responsible for maintenance and tribute payment. -Tribute was collected from native tillers, who were forced to sell crops at low prices to encomienders.
    • Maura Law (1894): Natives needed to register land, but most Spanish landholders prioritized registering adjacent lands.

    American Period

    • Philippine Bill (1902): Filipinos received Bill of Rights, including rights to life, property, religion, freedom of expression.
    • Sections 15: Restricted land acquisition - not exceeding 16 hectares per individual and 1,024 hectares for corporations.
    • Land Registration Act (1902): Established courts and register of deeds; initiated the Torrens system of land registration. This system recorded land ownership.

    Other periods (Commonwealth, Republican, etc.)

    • Various Acts & Policies: Numerous laws (e.g., Public Land Act of 1903, Tenancy Act of 1933, Agrarian Reform Act of 1955) were implemented during different presidencies.
    • Many policies were enacted to address issues such as land redistribution, land protection, and supporting agrarian development.
    • Agrarian Reform Policies: Different presidents enacted measures to improve agricultural lands. Multiple programs focused on agrarian reform.
    • Economic, Social & Political Impact: These changes affected the economic lives of Filipinos.
    • Ongoing Agrarian Problems: The notes highlight the difficulties of agrarian reform over several periods, and continue across various administrations.

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