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The Sumilao farmers, a decade after they marched for their rights

Oct 15, 2017 - 3:13 PM

'Gusto din namin pakita yun progress din namin... Eto 'yung mangyayari kapag ang mga magsasaka ay may kanilang sariling lupa.'

DECADE AFTER. The lives of the Sumilao farmers have changed in so many ways 10 years after they fought for their rights.

IN PHOTOS: Leni's send-off

May 07, 2016 - 11:30 AM

Robredo s supporters from a number of marginalized sectors speak up

A supporter waves her slippers in the air. Slippers are symbolic of Leni's type of leadership, which she calls, "tsinelas leadership"

VLOG: Leni Robredo and the vote of the marginalized

May 07, 2016 - 9:07 AM

Farmers fisherfolk and indigenous people back Leni Robredo in hopes of sending her off to the second highest post of the land

Send-off for Leni: Sumilao farmers hope to propel Robredo to VP post

May 06, 2016 - 11:00 PM

The Sumilao farmers and representatives from various sectors throw a send off ceremony for Robredo who championed their cause as a lawyer for an NGO

SHOW OF SUPPORT. Liberal Party vice presidential candidate Leni Robredo is flanked by leaders from various basic sectors in a send-off program on Friday, May 6, 2016. Photo by Pat Nabong/Rappler

Sumilao farmers: 2016 polls also a fight for a better future

May 06, 2016 - 9:18 PM

The Sumilao farmers who are supporting vice presidential bet Leni Robredo hope to see marginalized sectors benefit from the elections

BOND. Liberal Party standard bearers Leni Robredo and Mar Roxas bond with the Sumilao farmers in Ateneo de Manila University. Photo from Roxas media bureau team

Young, old Sumilao farmers march for Leni Robredo

May 04, 2016 - 6:54 PM

Nanay Linda Ligmon and Bajekjek Orquillos are two of the Sumilao farmers who returned to the streets to support Leni Robredo

MANILA MARCH. The Sumilao farmers reach Metro Manila after travelling for 19 days. Photo by Raisa Serafica/Rappler.com

Robredo: I need to win for the poor

May 03, 2016 - 10:15 PM

Leni Robredo talks about the two reasons Sumilao farmers are supporting her

SUMILAO FARMERS IN NAGA. Vice presidential bet Leni Robredo welcomes the Sumilao farmers on their 15th day of marching from Bukidnon to Manila. Photo from Daglenz Dasco

Robredo daughter in tears as she welcomes Sumilao farmers

May 03, 2016 - 11:38 AM

Sumilao farmers arrive in Manila after a 19 day journey in support of the vice presidential bid of Camarines Sur Representative Leni Robredo who championed their cause in 2007

IN TEARS. Leni Robredo's daughter Tricia Robredo welcomes the Sumilao farmers as they arrive in Manila. Photo by Raisa Serafica/Rappler

Robredo, Sumilao farmers reunited in Naga City

Apr 29, 2016 - 6:55 PM

The meeting is reminiscent of the Sumilao march in 2007 when the late interior secretary Jesse Robredo joined by his wife Leni welcomed 55 Sumilao farmers in Naga City

SUMILAO FARMERS IN NAGA. Vice presidential bet Leni Robredo welcomes the Sumilao farmers on their 15th day of marching from Bukidnon to Manila. Photo from Daglenz Dasco SUMILAO FARMERS IN NAGA. Vice presidential bet Leni Robredo welcomes the Sumilao farmers on their 15th day of marching from Bukidnon to Manila. Photo from Daglenz Dasco

Lawyers, human rights defenders, advocates back Leni Robredo

Apr 23, 2016 - 3:01 PM

To champion her is to elevate our shared aspirations for gender equality peace and sustainable development the group says

Photo by Leni Robredo Media Bureau

Sumilao farmers march for Leni Robredo, hungry Kidapawan farmers

Apr 23, 2016 - 12:55 AM

On April 22 the farmers from Bukidnon reach Cebu their 8th stop on the journey to Manila

Sumilao farmers march again, this time for Leni Robredo

Apr 13, 2016 - 2:03 PM

Vice presidential candidate Leni Robredo championed the farmers controversial fight to reclaim their land in 2007

WITH THE FARMERS. Leni Robredo with her husband in November 2007, supporting the Sumilao Farmers on their march to Manila. Photo from the Leni Robredo for Vice President 2016 Facebook page