Senator Francis Tolentino on Tuesday, December 20 said justice should be served to the civilians and soldiers who suffered and were killed by the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) and its armed group the New Peoples’ Army (NPA) during their insurgency. Tolentino made the remark in light of...
Senator Jinggoy Estrada on Monday, December 19 said he is confident that the death of Communist Party of the Philippines-New Peoples Army (CPP-NPA) founding chairman Jose Maria Sison will further weaken the armed rebel group. “It may not be the end for the CPP-NPA which has been waging a guerilla...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) slammed the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) on Monday, Dec. 19, for urging their fighters to mount attacks against state forces this holiday season. Col. Medel Aguilar is named as the acting spokesperson of the Armed Forces of the Philippines....
Even with the death of Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) founder Jose Ma. “Joma” Sison, the communist insurgency in the country will never end. Jose Ma. Sison (File photo courtesy of Joma Sison Facebook page) Hernani Braganza, a former peace negotiator for the Philippine government...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has no plan to recommend to President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr. a suspension of police operation against communist rebels this Yuletide season. PNP chief Gen. Rodolfo Azurin, Jr. said they are more inclined to pursue measures that will defeat the...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has renewed calls for the remaining communist rebels and their supporters to surrender and start a new life following the death of Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) founder Jose Maria "Joma" Sison. PNP chief Gen. Rodolfo Azurin, Jr. said the death of...
Following the death of Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) founder Jose Ma. “Joma” Sison, it begs the question: who is the next leader of the revolutionary movement that he established 53 years ago? Jose Ma. Sison (File photo courtesy of Joma Sison Facebook page) For the Armed Forces of...
A "patriot" and "revolutionary". Jose Maria Sison (Wikipedia) That's how the Makabayan bloc in the House of Representatives described the late Jose Maria "Joma" Sison, founding chairman of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP). "The Makabayan bloc in Congress extends its condolences to the...
Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) founding chairman Jose Ma. “Joma” Canlas Sison died Friday night, Dec. 16 (Philippine time). He was 83. Jose Ma. Sison (File photo courtesy of Joma Sison Facebook page) Sison, who had been in self-exile in The Netherlands, perished around 8:40 p.m. after...
After much speculation, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) revealed Wednesday, Dec. 14, that it will not recommend to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. the declaration of a ceasefire with communist guerillas for the holiday break. File photo courtesy of 62nd Infantry Battalion, Philippine Army...
For the coming New Year, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is hoping that the Communist Party of the Philippines – New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) will finally give up on their armed struggle so that their members could be reunited with their families and reintegrated back to society. Col....
General Rodolfo Azurin, Jr., chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), has placed all its elite forces in highest alert status in anticipation of attacks as the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) marks its 54th anniversary this month. Azurin made the announcement during the year-end PNP...
