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What is the primary focus of agrarian reform?
What is the primary focus of agrarian reform?
Which of the following best describes tenancy reform?
Which of the following best describes tenancy reform?
During the pre-colonial era, which social group held total power over land ownership?
During the pre-colonial era, which social group held total power over land ownership?
What was the nature of land ownership among the first nomadic inhabitants of the Philippines?
What was the nature of land ownership among the first nomadic inhabitants of the Philippines?
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What characterized the socioeconomic structure of barangays during the pre-colonial era?
What characterized the socioeconomic structure of barangays during the pre-colonial era?
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Which of the following periods is NOT part of the historical context of agrarian reform in the Philippines?
Which of the following periods is NOT part of the historical context of agrarian reform in the Philippines?
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What is a key component that agrarian reform might include aside from land redistribution?
What is a key component that agrarian reform might include aside from land redistribution?
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Which group in pre-colonial society was composed of privileged persons?
Which group in pre-colonial society was composed of privileged persons?
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What was one significant consequence of the encomienda system in the Philippines?
What was one significant consequence of the encomienda system in the Philippines?
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Which of the following classes of estate owners did NOT exist during the Spanish era in the Philippines?
Which of the following classes of estate owners did NOT exist during the Spanish era in the Philippines?
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What was the main reason many peasants could not secure land titles in the Philippines during Spanish rule?
What was the main reason many peasants could not secure land titles in the Philippines during Spanish rule?
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What was a primary action taken by the first Philippine republic after the revolution of 1896?
What was a primary action taken by the first Philippine republic after the revolution of 1896?
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How did the role of inquilinos change under the land ownership system during the Spanish era?
How did the role of inquilinos change under the land ownership system during the Spanish era?
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What was a significant factor contributing to the short-lived nature of the first Philippine republic?
What was a significant factor contributing to the short-lived nature of the first Philippine republic?
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What was the intended function of the encomienda system for the encomienderos?
What was the intended function of the encomienda system for the encomienderos?
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Which decree attempted to encourage land titling for peasants in the 1880s, but largely failed?
Which decree attempted to encourage land titling for peasants in the 1880s, but largely failed?
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What system emerged as a result of unequal land distribution in the pre-colonial era?
What system emerged as a result of unequal land distribution in the pre-colonial era?
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During the Spanish period, what were the grants of land called that were provided to reward Spanish settlers or soldiers?
During the Spanish period, what were the grants of land called that were provided to reward Spanish settlers or soldiers?
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What role did the encomenderos have in relation to the natives within their encomienda?
What role did the encomenderos have in relation to the natives within their encomienda?
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What practice led farmers to mortgage their lands and often lose ownership during the Spanish period?
What practice led farmers to mortgage their lands and often lose ownership during the Spanish period?
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What was one of the effects of the legalization of land titles by the Spanish colonizers on Filipino land ownership?
What was one of the effects of the legalization of land titles by the Spanish colonizers on Filipino land ownership?
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What tactic was commonly used to seize land from Filipinos during the Spanish period?
What tactic was commonly used to seize land from Filipinos during the Spanish period?
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What characterized the relationship between cabezas de barangay and encomenderos during the Spanish period?
What characterized the relationship between cabezas de barangay and encomenderos during the Spanish period?
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What consequence did small landowners face when they sold their land to wealthy buyers?
What consequence did small landowners face when they sold their land to wealthy buyers?
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What was the main objective of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP)?
What was the main objective of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP)?
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Which organization was NOT mentioned as involved in the implementation of CARP?
Which organization was NOT mentioned as involved in the implementation of CARP?
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What major factor contributed to the need for a new agrarian reform in the Philippines?
What major factor contributed to the need for a new agrarian reform in the Philippines?
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Which of the following was a significant limitation to the success of previous agrarian reform programs?
Which of the following was a significant limitation to the success of previous agrarian reform programs?
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What forms of funding were utilized for the implementation of CARP?
What forms of funding were utilized for the implementation of CARP?
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What did many farmers form organizations to advocate for during the Japanese occupation?
What did many farmers form organizations to advocate for during the Japanese occupation?
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What was a significant outcome for landlords who supported the Japanese during the Hukbalahap movement?
What was a significant outcome for landlords who supported the Japanese during the Hukbalahap movement?
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What was established in 1946 to begin regulating share-tenancy contracts?
What was established in 1946 to begin regulating share-tenancy contracts?
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Which act aimed to abolish share-cropping in the Philippines?
Which act aimed to abolish share-cropping in the Philippines?
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What was the profit-sharing arrangement established by Republic Act No. 34 for tenant farmers?
What was the profit-sharing arrangement established by Republic Act No. 34 for tenant farmers?
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What was a major issue that persisted in the Philippines after independence in 1946?
What was a major issue that persisted in the Philippines after independence in 1946?
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What did Elpidio R. Quirino establish to focus on land settlement for landless farmers?
What did Elpidio R. Quirino establish to focus on land settlement for landless farmers?
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What was the effect of agrarian reforms implemented after World War II?
What was the effect of agrarian reforms implemented after World War II?
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What was the purpose of the Rice Share Tenancy Act introduced during the Commonwealth period?
What was the purpose of the Rice Share Tenancy Act introduced during the Commonwealth period?
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Which of the following was a major limitation of agrarian reforms during the Commonwealth period?
Which of the following was a major limitation of agrarian reforms during the Commonwealth period?
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What was President Manuel L. Quezon's key initiative aimed at addressing social unrest?
What was President Manuel L. Quezon's key initiative aimed at addressing social unrest?
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What was one outcome of the Japanese occupation of the Philippines?
What was one outcome of the Japanese occupation of the Philippines?
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Which Commonwealth Act specified the reasons for tenant dismissal?
Which Commonwealth Act specified the reasons for tenant dismissal?
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What was the primary objective of the National Rice and Corn Corporation (NARIC) created in 1936?
What was the primary objective of the National Rice and Corn Corporation (NARIC) created in 1936?
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What significant impact did the agrarian reforms have on landowners during the Commonwealth period?
What significant impact did the agrarian reforms have on landowners during the Commonwealth period?
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Which event revealed the political and economic instability prevalent in the 1930s?
Which event revealed the political and economic instability prevalent in the 1930s?
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Study Notes
Agrarian Reform Overview
- Agrarian reform is land redistribution, coupled with complementary programs like access to credit, infrastructure, irrigation, education, training, and marketing facilities.
- Today's agrarian reform in the Philippines may include tenancy reform, land reform, or both.
- Tenancy reform uses legally binding contracts to reduce or stabilize rent payments for tenants, securing land access.
History of Agrarian Reform in the Philippines
- Pre-colonial era: Communal land ownership was common in barangays, with four social groups: datus (chiefs), maharlikas (freemen), timaguas (commoners), and alipins (slaves).
- Rice was the primary medium of exchange.
- Spanish Period: Land was granted as encomiendas to encourage Spanish settlers/reward soldiers, who collected tribute in return.
- Encomiendas often devolved into land abuse and exploitation.
- Practices of land acquisition like pacto de retroventa led to loss of land ownership and increased social inequality.
- Four social classes of land owners emerged: Spanish proprietors, friars, mestizos, and native small landowners.
- First Philippine Republic: The new Philippine Republic in 1896 attempted to confiscate large estates (especially friar lands) but had little impact due to their short existence.
- American Period: In 1902, the Philippines Organic Act regulated public land acquisitions.
- The 1903 Public Land Act instituted a homestead system.
- The Land Registration Act sought to address land disputes and create a comprehensive land registration system.
- Commonwealth Period: The 1930s saw instability due to peasant uprisings.
- The Commonwealth government attempted reformed land ownership and tenant protections with various acts such as tenancy acts and the establishment of an administration to address land problems
- Japanese Occupation: The Japanese occupation weakened the power of large landholders as food production declined.
- Post-Independence Period (Philippine Republic):
- Roxas (1946-1948): Implemented several acts concerning land rights.
- Quirino (1948-1953): Replaced administration with new Land Settlement Development Corporation (LASEDECO) to focus more on landless farmers.
- Magsaysay (1953-1957): Initiated the National Resettlement and Rehabilitation Administration (NARRA) to help farmers.
- Garcia (1957-1961): Continued agrarian reform initiatives set by Magsaysay with no major changes.
- Macapagal (1961-1965): Reformed share tenancy to achieve equitable land distribution.
- Marcos (1965-1986): Tried to implement comprehensive agrarian reforms with the Tenant Emancipation Act (Presidential Decree No. 27).
- Aquino(1986-1992): Introduced the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law (CARL) for comprehensive land reform.
- Ramos (1992-1998): Focused on implementation and regulation of CARP to ensure fair practices
- Estrada (1998-2000): Created the Farmer's Trust Fund to address financial needs of small farmers.
- Arroyo (2000-2010): Provided support services to agrarian reform beneficiaries through policy modifications and administrative changes
- Aquino III (2010-2016): Implemented initiatives like the Agrarian Reform, Community Connectivity, and Economic Support Services (ARCCESS).
- Duterte (2016-2022): Sought to expedite agrarian resolutions and was aggressive in land redistribution
Significance
- Unequal land distribution was a major cause of social unrest historically.
- Agrarian reforms aimed to improve economic development and peasant livelihood while addressing agrarian inequality and unrest.
- Implementation of agrarian reforms required sustained political commitment, effective legislation, adequate resources, and addressing legal loopholes.
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This quiz explores key concepts and historical contexts related to agrarian reform in the Philippines. It covers topics from pre-colonial land ownership to the impacts of various land reforms throughout history. Test your knowledge on the socioeconomic structures and key historical events shaping agrarian policies.
