The revolutionary movement and masses of Batangas celebrated the Communist Party of the Philippines’ (CPP) 57th anniversary on December 26, 2025. They held it in a guerrilla front in the province under the supervision of the New People’s Army (NPA)-Batangas (Eduardo Dagli Command).

Party cadres, NPA units, and guests from various sectors from the rural and urban areas gathered for the event. The celebration was successfully held amid the fascist military’s focused and sustained operations (FSMO).

The gathering carried the theme “Lead the Mass Movement’s Surge Toward the Overthrow of the US-Marcos Regime! Strengthen the Party and Deepen Roots among the Masses!” It paid tribute to the Party’s history in the province of Batangas, which began in the 1970s and led many Batangueños to join the revolutionary movement.

They honored the sons and daughters of Batangas who offered their lives to advance the people’s democratic revolution. These include Ka Roger Rosal, Ka Eduardo Dagli, and many other Party cadres and Red fighters who became the movement’s pillars not only in the province but in the whole of Southern Tagalog and the country.

They recalled the victories of the Batangueño masses and their struggles under the Party’s leadership. These include the successful distribution of farmland to peasants, the organization of workers’ unions, and the strengthening of struggles among women and youth, especially students.

The celebration also emphasized reviewing the basic principles of Marxism-Leninism-Maoism and studying the local and international economic and political conditions. The program included discussions of the statements from the Party’s Central Committee and Regional Committee.

Cultural performances enlivened the program. These included the songs Higit na Matatag (Stronger than Ever), Bandilang Pula (Red Banner), Martsa ng Manggagawang Pangkultura (Cultural Workers’ March), and Martsa ng Nagkakaisang Hanay (United Front’s March). Red fighters presented a song-and-movement piece depicting a tactical offensive, accompanied by an exhibition of various self-defense techniques against the fascist enemy. The balagtasan (dramatized debate) “Will the Revolution Triumph?” highlighted important lessons against subjectivism and pessimism.

The NPA-Batangas prepared for the gathering throughout December 2025. NPA-Batangas cultural unit Pulang Bandila (Red Flag) was already rehearsing as early as the first half of the month. Concurrent with the preparations, the unit worked hard to bring guests to the site and successfully escorted them to the celebration.

The Party and NPA-Batangas recognized the warm support of the masses without whom the anniversary could not have been held. They expressed deep gratitude to all who cooperated with the people’s army for the celebration.

Closing the program, NPA-Batangas and allied forces in the cities declared their determination to further strengthen their deep ties with the masses they serve. They vowed to steadfastly bear all sacrifices until victory.