After a long journey of fighting their rights over a land of 144 hectares owned by San Miguel Corporation, 50 hectares of agricultural land was won by the Sumilao farmers.

Sumilao farmer have walked from Sumilao, Bukidnon to Manila to go directly to Department of Agriculture and to the Malacañang to ask for President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo about their right over the 144 hectares of land in Sumilao, Bukidnon. During their journey on foot, the farmers had gained sympathy because of their noble cause. Some of the sympathizers gave food and water along the way.

While they were in Manila, a Catholic Church cater the farmers for their shelter and food and a cause oriented student organization and other supportive organization had collected funds to support their needs.

The Sumilao farmers went home yesterday aboard the C130 of the Philippine Airforce.