Red fighters OF the New People’s Army (NPA) and members of the Communist Party of the Philippines graduated from the Basic Party Course (BKP) in the first week of May in the mountains of Surigao del Sur. The course was conducted in a staggered manner to adapt to the military situation and other activities of the people’s army in the said province.

BKP study sessions began on April 10 and officially ended on May 3. A graduation ceremony was launched on May 6 with the theme “NPA’s Victory, People’s Victory.”

During the two-hour program, NPA unit officers and graduates delivered messages. Fighters also performed colorful cultural performances.

The study was in line with the Central Committee’s call to carry out a rectification movement. “We launched the BKP to arm our forces with Marxist-Leninist-Maoist theory, especially Party recruits who were not immediately given education due to the difficult situation arising from internal weaknesses,” the unit said.

At the closing ceremony, they renewed their pledge to the Party’s Red flag to reaffirm their commitment.