History of Agrarian Reform

1. OUR ANCESTRAL SOCIETY 1. a. Barangay 2. b. Classes: 2. b. 1. Datu or Sultan-dispose 2. b. 2. Maharlika or Freeman 2. b. 3. Alipin 2.b.3.a. Alipin Namamahay 2.b.c.b. Alipin Saguiguilid 2. ROOTS OF OUR AGRARIAN PROBLEM 2.a. 1565 – Miguel Lopez de Legazpi and Urdaneta – First Spanish settlement in Cebu 2.a.1.They decided to move to Manila for two reasons: 2.a.1.a. – Pintados 2.a.1.b. – Martin de Goite 2.a.2. Death of Rajah Sulayman- Chieftain of Manila 2.a.3. Rajah Lakandula – Chieftain of Tondo recognized Spanish sovereignty 2.a.4. Legazpi reassured Lakandula: 2.a.4.a.-His property will be respected 2.a.4.b. He and other Datus would be exempt from paying tribute. 2.a.5 ENCOMIENDA SYSTEM 2.a.5a. Spanish Soldiers 2.a.5b. Spanish Settlers 2.a.5c. Religious Orders (Magalat Revolt) 2.a.6. Caciques 2.a.7. Inquilinato
3. EARLY ATTEMPTS AT AGRARIRAN REFORM IN THE PHILIPPINES 3.a.June 12, 1898 Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo-Independence-Republican government 3.a.1. Confiscation of Friar Lands 3.b.December 10, 1898 – Treaty of Paris The Philippines was ceded by Spain to U.S. U.S. guarantee to respect and safeguard the private lands owned by Spaniards 3.c. Americans instituted the following reforms: 3.c.1. Philippine Bill of 1902 3.c.2. Land Registration Act of 1902 (Act 496-Torrens System) 3.c.3. Negotiation Gov. William Taft and Pope Leo XIII in