...In Mindanao
The Party is rooted at present in five regions in Mindanao. Under these regions are guerrilla front committees and a number of interregional and municipal committees. Hundreds of Party branches may be found in barrios, urban poor communities, schools, factories and offices. The Party now has thousands of members in the island. Membership grew by 33% in the past year.
The Party firmly leads the advance of armed struggle in the island. Last year, the NPA launched 60 tactical offensives. seizing 150 high-powered firearms. It operates in 20 provinces, 200 towns and 1,500 barrios.
The NPA has established the democratic people's government in many localities. Thousands have benefited from successful mass struggles for the minimum land reform program. The Party has led various mass campaigns and struggles in the cities and the countryside.
The Party and the revolutionary organizations in the island have also maintained their alliances with other progressive organizations. They continue to enjoy excellent relations with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and expanded alliances with progressive elements from the church, schools, with government employees and even with elements within the reactionary military.
Drawn from the CPP-Mindanao Commission anniversary statement
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