Philippines: 57th Anniversary of the NPA

Featured image: More than 200 marched in Manila on March 23 to mark the New People’s Army (NPA) anniversary.

The New People’s Army (NPA) was founded on March 29, 1969. Several statements and actions have been made marking its 57^th anniversary. Philippine Revolution Web Central (PRWC) shared an Special Issue of the Ang Bayan, which includes a statement by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP). The CPP extends its greetings to all the red fighters and commanders of the NPA, pays tribute “to all the heroes and martyrs of the Filipino people who selflessly dedicated their lives to the great cause of liberating the nation from imperialist domination and all forms of oppression and exploitation by the local ruling classes.” Additionally the CPP reaffirms its commitment to the People’s War: “The Party and the New People’s Army are fully determined to advance the protracted people’s war with all their strength.” The full statement can be read here:

National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) allied organizations carried out a rally in Metro Manila on March 23 to mark the NPA anniversary. More than 200 individuals marched along España Boulevard from Padre Noval Street to Morayta. Several organizations participated, such as Kabataang Makabayan (KM, or Patriotic Youth), Katipunan ng mga Gurong Makabayan (Kaguma, or Alliance of Patriotic Teachers), Revolutionary Council of Trade Unions (RCTU), Compatriots, Liga ng Agham para sa Bayan (LAB, or League of Scientists for the People), Artista at Manunulat ng Sambayanan (Armas, or People’s Artists and Writers), and Cordillera People’s Democratic Front (CPDF).

PRWC shared some graphics on occasion of the 57^th NPA anniversary:

The Revolutionary Council of Trade Unions (RCTU) issued a statement, paying tribute to the NPA, and honoring the martyrs and heroes of the NPA:

PRWC » Manggagawa ng buong daigdig, magkaisa! Labanan ang imperyalismong gera ng US! Isulong ang digmang bayan! Sumapi sa NPA!

Nagbibigay-pugay ang Revolutionary Council of Trade Union sa New People’s Army ngayong ika-57 taong anibersaryo nito. Iginagawad namin ang pinakamataas na parangal at saludo sa New People’s Army at sa mga Pulang mandirigma at kumander nito na patuloy na nagpupunyagi sa pagsusulong ng digmang bayan upang makalaya ang sambayanang Pilipino sa salot na imperyalismong US, […]

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