Ang Bayan (“The People”) is the official publication of the Communist Party of the Philippines, guided by Marxism-Leninism-Maoism. It is published by the Central Committee. AB comes out fortnightly every 7th and 21st of each month. The original Pilipino edition is translated into English, Bisaya, Waray, Hiligaynon and Iloko.

The first phase of the anticorruption and antibureaucraticcapitalist protest movement lasted roughly three months. It erupted in September and culminated in a nationwide coordinated demonstration on November 30. Each week in between saw walkouts and demonstrations by students at universities from northern Luzon to cities in the Visayas and Mindanao. In various communities, towns, factories, offices, […]

Thousands of Filipinos once again marched in the streets on November 30 across different parts of the country to protest rampant government corruption. The protest marked the 162nd birth anniversary of the father of the Filipino revolution, Andres Bonifacio. The people’s demands resonated that day—from holding all those involved in corruption accountable, dismantling political dynasties, […]

Before and after November 30, the KBKK continuously launched Black Friday Protest and other actions. Youth Rage Against Corruption’s nationwide walkout was notable on November 21. On that day, 1,500 youth marched in Mendiola. The next day, Seniors Kontra Kurakot and cyclists launched separate protest activities. On November 28, the Alliance of Concerned Teachers-Philippines led […]

Ferdinand Marcos Jr is undeniably the mastermind and the greediest who must be held accountable for rampant government corruption. Over the past nearly three months, a continuous string of scandals has revealed cases of corruption directly involving him, his family, and his closest officials. The ICI, the commission he set up to pacify public outrage […]

Celebrating its 61st anniversary on November 30, Kabataang Makabayan (KM) chapters launched studies, assemblies, rallies, and other activities. This also forms part of KM’s effort to reinvigorate the underground movement among the youth to strengthen their integral part in the revolutionary movement. The KM strengthens itself while Filipino youth lead massive nationwide anti-corruption protests since […]

In the people’s army, study is essential to mold fighters as proletarian revolutionaries. The Party committee within Southern Tagalog NPA unit Luntian ensures raising the level of theoretical grasp of Marxism-Leninism-Maoism. It firmly links theory with the unit’s concrete revolutionary practice. “The challenge in implementing education work in the people’s army lies in the military […]

The National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) successfully held the 5th International Theoretical Conference themed Fascism in the 21st Century in the Imperialist Heartlands. It was held on November 28-29 in Utrecht, the Netherlands. The conference was attended by 125 individuals from 71 communist parties and mass organizations. It discussed contributions submitted by 20 […]

Separate encounters with the New People’s Army (NPA) in Samar and Occidental Mindoro killed four soldiers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). According to an initial report, at least two 8th ID soldiers were killed in an NPA armed action in Barangay Babaclayon, San Jose de Buan, Samar on December 3. In Occidental […]