Luis Taruc
Filipino political activist, Hukbalahap leader
Born
June 21st, 1913
112 years ago
Died
2005
20 years ago — 92 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
Philippines
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Born in 1913, this figure was a prominent Filipino political activist and leader of the Hukbalahap movement, which sought agrarian reform and anti-colonial measures in the Philippines. In the wake of World War II, efforts to address poverty and inequity led to increased support for this movement among farmers. The group became known for its role in guerrilla warfare against Japanese occupation during the war and continued its activism in the post-war period. The government classified the Hukbalahap as a communist insurgency. This individual eventually went into exile in the 1950s and continued to advocate for peasant rights and social justice from abroad. The contributions include efforts toward land reform and mobilization of rural communities.
Led the Hukbalahap anti-colonial movement
Advocated for agrarian reform in the Philippines
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