Geronimo called on all farmers groups in the country to unite, set aside political differences and wage continuous struggles for the return of the coconut levy fund. “The fund was from the sweat, blood, and sacrifices of the country’s coconut farmers. Geronimo said the coconut farmers’ struggle for justice on the coco levy would last and go beyond the presidency of Duterte, if necessary. He accused Duterte of “perpetuating the injustice” committed against the coco farmers. ADVERTISEMENTLast week, Mr. Duterte vetoed the measure seeking to create a P100-billion trust fund for coconut farmers.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer February 19, 2019 07:03 UTC