ART. 7. Statement of Objectives. — Inasmuch as the old
concept of land ownership
by a few has spawned valid and legitimate grievances that gave rise to
violent conflict and social tension and the redress of such legitimate
grievances being one of the fundamental objectives of the New Society,
it has become imperative to start reformation with the emancipation of
the tiller of the soil from his bondage.
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CitationPD 442 Article 7 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)
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