Quezon farmers lament neglect as faithful observe feast of San Isidro

LUCENA CITY, QUEZON, Philippines — Amid the colorful Maytime festivals honoring farmers’ patron saint, San Isidro Labrador, many farmers in Quezon province continue to grapple with persistent hardships and what peasant groups described as government neglect. “Amid the feast of San Isidro Labrador tomorrow, May 15, farmers continue to face challenges due to the slow delivery of government programs, while far-flung communities remain underserved,” Danny Carranza, secretary general of Kilusan Para sa Tunay na Repormang Agraryo at Katarungang Panlipunan (Katarungan), said in a phone interview on Thursday. Carranza said farmers’ problems have been aggravated by continuous fuel price hikes, climate […]... Keep on reading: Quezon farmers lament neglect as faithful observe feast of San Isidro

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