One month after their clan's ascent to power, the Cojuangco-Aquino family intimidated, deceived and bribed the peasants and farm workers of Hacienda Luisita to make it appear that their long-drawn Stock Distribution Option (SDO) gimmick enjoyed widespread support, thus enabling them to continue avoiding the land's distribution.
Isang buwan matapos maluklok ang kanilang angkan sa poder, tinakot, nilinlang at sinuhulan ng pamilyang Cojuangco-Aquino ang mga magsasaka at manggagawang bukid ng Hacienda Luisita para palabasing may suporta ang kanilang matagal nang gimik na Stock Distribution Option (SDO) para patuloy na maiwasan ang pamamahagi ng lupa.