The revolutionary movement, its allies, and local and international friends celebrated the 85th birthday of Comrade Jose Maria Sison on February 8. They launched various activities to exalt Ka Joma’s significant contributions to the Philippine revolution.

In Rizal, Kabataang Makabayan (KM)-Rizal put up wheat paste art and painted slogans in several key areas in Rizal on February 11. Ka Joma’s portrait was featured in the wheat paste art by the youths plastered in populated areas in Barangay San Juan, Taytay. They also painted slogans on walls calling on young people to join the New People’s Army and participate in the people’s war.

In Utrecht, the Netherlands, allied organizations of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) held a cultural program.