What landmark agrarian reform legislation was signed into law by President Corazon Aquino on June 10, 1988 as Republic Act No. 6657?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law (CARL / CARP)
- Step 1: 6657 or the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law (CARL) on 10 June 1988 signaled the beginning of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) under former President Corazon Aquino. Answer: the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law (CARL / CARP). Why not the others: None of these fit: The Agricultural Land Reform Code signed into law under Diosdado Macapagal; The Tenant Emancipation Decree (PD 27); The Indigenous Peoples' Rights Act.
Practise more Post-War Republics, Martial Law and the 1986 EDSA Revolution.
Free questions with an explanation for every one, and full timed General Knowledge (Philippines) mock tests.
More Post-War Republics, Martial Law and the 1986 EDSA Revolution questions
- Which popular Philippine President died tragically in a plane crash on Mount Manunggal in Cebu on March 17, 1957?
- Which Philippine President exercised the 'Filipino First Policy'?
- On what date was Proclamation No. 1081 officially dated, placing the entire Philippines under Martial Law by President Ferdinand Marcos?
- What constitution was ratified in January 1973 through controversial Citizen Assemblies ('show of hands')?
- What event on August 21, 1983 catalyzed widespread public outrage and galvanized the democratic opposition against the Marcos dictatorship?
- What snap election was held on February 7, 1986 where Corazon C. Aquino challenged President Ferdinand Marcos?