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What is agrarian reform?
Agrarian reform refers to the redistribution of agricultural land or an overall redirection of the agrarian system of the country.
What is the main purpose of agricultural tenancy?
What are the two types of agricultural tenancy?
Leasehold tenancy and share tenancy.
What common method of land cultivation was practiced before the arrival of the Spaniards in the Philippines?
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A landlord is a person who cultivates the land of another.
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What system of agriculture was introduced during the Spanish era in the Philippines?
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What were 'friar lands' during the Spanish era?
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The encomienda system benefited the native families in the Philippines.
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What was the Maragtas Code known for?
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What is agricultural tenancy?
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What type of tenancy involves two parties agreeing on a joint undertaking for agricultural production?
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Who is considered a tenant?
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Which of the following accurately describes a landlord?
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Agrarian reform can only refer to land redistribution.
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What does agricultural land refer to?
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How was land ownership viewed in pre-colonial times in the Philippines?
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What was the role of the Datu or Raja in barangays?
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What agricultural system was introduced during the Spanish era?
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What is 'Bandala' in the context of the Spanish era?
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The system of 'Polo y Servicio' was beneficial and free from abuse.
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Study Notes
Agrarian Reform Policies
- Agrarian reform involves government-initiated redistribution of agricultural land and reforms aimed at enhancing the agrarian system.
- Two types of agricultural tenancy: Share Tenancy and Leasehold Tenancy, both involving land cultivation with shared production or rental agreements.
Agricultural Tenancy
- Share Tenancy: Agreement between landholder and tenant, with production shared; tenant cultivates land personally or with family labor.
- Leasehold Tenancy: Tenant cultivates land with labor support from household; may involve monetary or produce payments to the landlord.
- Tenant: Individual cultivating land belonging to another; shares produce based on tenancy agreements.
- Landlord: Natural or legal person who allows cultivation of land for compensation, either through shares or fixed payments.
Historical Eras of Agrarian Reform in the Philippines
- Pre-Colonial Times: Land was communally owned within barangays, with stewardship principles and no national government.
- Village-states (barangays) governed by Datus were prevalent; agriculture was practiced using the kaingin (slash and burn) method.
- Recorded land transactions were rare, with the Maragtas Code detailing a land sale to Bornean datus.
Spanish Era (1521-1896)
- Introduction of pueblo agriculture, organizing rural communities; land allocated to Christianized families for cultivation.
- Land operated under the law of the Spanish King, with native families as landholders but not owners.
- Land types included Friar Lands for religious orders, Repartiamentos for military rewards, and large tracts called Encomienda governed by Encomienderos.
- Bandala: Direct taxes requiring citizens to sell products at low prices.
- Polo y Servicio: Forced labor system linked to encomienda; originally meant to support land management but often led to abuses.
Filipino Cultural Heritage
- Encompasses traditions, arts, languages, and values developed through historical interactions and cultural migration.
Filipino-American Relations
- A complex relationship influenced by history, encompassing mutual interests in trade, defense, and cultural exchanges.
Government Peace Treaties with Muslim-Filipinos
- Efforts have been made to establish peace agreements aiming for regional stability and the recognition of cultural identities.
Institutional History
- Various institutions like schools, corporations, industries, and religious groups have evolved, influencing social and political landscape in the Philippines over time.
Agrarian Reform Policies
- Agrarian reform involves government-initiated redistribution of agricultural land and reforms aimed at enhancing the agrarian system.
- Two types of agricultural tenancy: Share Tenancy and Leasehold Tenancy, both involving land cultivation with shared production or rental agreements.
Agricultural Tenancy
- Share Tenancy: Agreement between landholder and tenant, with production shared; tenant cultivates land personally or with family labor.
- Leasehold Tenancy: Tenant cultivates land with labor support from household; may involve monetary or produce payments to the landlord.
- Tenant: Individual cultivating land belonging to another; shares produce based on tenancy agreements.
- Landlord: Natural or legal person who allows cultivation of land for compensation, either through shares or fixed payments.
Historical Eras of Agrarian Reform in the Philippines
- Pre-Colonial Times: Land was communally owned within barangays, with stewardship principles and no national government.
- Village-states (barangays) governed by Datus were prevalent; agriculture was practiced using the kaingin (slash and burn) method.
- Recorded land transactions were rare, with the Maragtas Code detailing a land sale to Bornean datus.
Spanish Era (1521-1896)
- Introduction of pueblo agriculture, organizing rural communities; land allocated to Christianized families for cultivation.
- Land operated under the law of the Spanish King, with native families as landholders but not owners.
- Land types included Friar Lands for religious orders, Repartiamentos for military rewards, and large tracts called Encomienda governed by Encomienderos.
- Bandala: Direct taxes requiring citizens to sell products at low prices.
- Polo y Servicio: Forced labor system linked to encomienda; originally meant to support land management but often led to abuses.
Filipino Cultural Heritage
- Encompasses traditions, arts, languages, and values developed through historical interactions and cultural migration.
Filipino-American Relations
- A complex relationship influenced by history, encompassing mutual interests in trade, defense, and cultural exchanges.
Government Peace Treaties with Muslim-Filipinos
- Efforts have been made to establish peace agreements aiming for regional stability and the recognition of cultural identities.
Institutional History
- Various institutions like schools, corporations, industries, and religious groups have evolved, influencing social and political landscape in the Philippines over time.
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This quiz explores various social, political, economic, and cultural issues in the Philippines, including agrarian reform policies and the evolution of the Philippine Constitution. It also covers taxation, cultural heritage, and relations with Filipino Americans. Test your knowledge on these significant topics and how they shape Filipino society.
