Archive of Christians for National Liberation (CNL)

Fight for Genuine Independence, Advance the National Democratic Revolution with a socialist perspective!
June 12, 2025 | National Democratic Front of the Philippines | Christians for National Liberation (CNL) | Renmin Malaya | Spokesperson |

He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. John 15:2, NIV On the 127th anniversary of the proclamation of Philippine independence, we invite all people of faith, religious leaders, clergy, and lay to reflect deeply on the state […]

Highest Revolutionary Salute to Luis “Ka Louie” Jalandoni! A Life of Faith in Action, A Life Offered to the Revolution!
June 09, 2025 | National Democratic Front of the Philippines | Christians for National Liberation (CNL) |

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1, NEV  The Christians for National Liberation (CNL) joins the Filipino people and the international revolutionary movement in mourning the passing of a great revolutionary leader and comrade, Ka Louie G. […]

Statement by Christians for National Liberation (CNL) on the Passing of Pope Francis
May 01, 2025 | National Democratic Front of the Philippines | Christians for National Liberation (CNL) |

With deep respect and revolutionary mourning, Christians for National Liberation (CNL) joins peoples of faith and conscience across the world in commemorating the life, ministry, and passing of Pope Francis—Jorge Mario Bergoglio—on Easter Monday, 21 April 2025. The timing of his death, on the holiest day of the Christian calendar, is rich with symbolism. As […]

Ipagtanggol ang Karapatan ng Manggagawa, Ilantad ang Bulok na Sistema, Itakwil ang Eleksyon ng mga Elitista!
May 01, 2025 | National Democratic Front of the Philippines | Christians for National Liberation (CNL) |

Ngayong Araw ng Paggawa, ang Christians for National Liberation (CNL) ay nakikiisa sa militanteng pagkilos ng uring manggagawa at sambayanang inaapi sa Pilipinas. Sa bawat panawagan para sa makatarungang sahod, regular na trabaho, at dignidad, kasabay nating sinasambit: Wakasan ang pagsasamantala! Paglingkuran ang masa! Patuloy ang malawakang kontraktwalisasyon. Hindi sapat ang sahod para sa araw-araw […]

International Humanitarian Law, Human Rights: Bourgeois Rights and Proletarian Rights
December 10, 2024 | National Democratic Front of the Philippines | Christians for National Liberation (CNL) |

In the context of the Philippines, particularly during the mid-term elections, the discussion of human rights (HR) cannot be separated from the underlying issues of class struggle. It’s crucial to understand the concepts of bourgeois rights and proletarian rights, as well as the role of International Humanitarian Law (IHL), as they provide the framework for […]

Statement of the CNL on the 52nd anniversary of martial law declaration
September 21, 2024 | National Democratic Front of the Philippines | Christians for National Liberation (CNL) |

The joys and the hopes, the griefs and the anxieties of the men of this age, especially those who are poor or in any way afflicted, these are the joys and hopes, the griefs and anxieties of the followers of Christ. Indeed, nothing genuinely human fails to raise an echo in their hearts. (GS 1) […]

Real test of sincerity in peace talks is addressing the roots of armed conflict
September 11, 2024 | National Democratic Front of the Philippines | Christians for National Liberation (CNL) |

Jonathan Malaya’s recent statement taunting the revolutionary movement to “prove its sincerity” by abandoning the armed struggle, reeks of hypocrisy and dishonesty. As a revolutionary Christian organization, Christians for National Liberation (CNL) is compelled to expose these blatant lies and double standards perpetuated by Malaya and the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP). […]

Marcos Jr can show “commitment to peace” by ending military operations and seriously engaging peace talks
July 29, 2024 | National Democratic Front of the Philippines | Christians for National Liberation (CNL) |

The Christians for National Liberation (CNL)–the underground political organization of revolutionary Christians–takes exception in Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr.’s recent statement claiming Marcos Jr is “committed to peace.” Galvez argues this so-called commitment by citing how Marcos Jr “dedicated almost 20 paragraphs in the SONA on his administration’s peacebuilding efforts.” In his most recent SONA, Marcos […]

Tula Para kay Ka Molly
July 03, 2024 | National Democratic Front of the Philippines | Christians for National Liberation (CNL) |

Kalakip ang isang tula sa parangal para kay Angelika “Ka Molly” Villalon, isang dating kabataang taong simbahan na piniling maglingkod sa masa sa pinakamataas na anyo ng pakikibaka bllang mandirigma ng Bagong Hukbong Bayan. Isa syang huwarang bayani ng masa na isinapraktka ang pagmamahal sa Diyos sa pamamagitan ng paglilingkod sa bayan. Nagtapos ng Physical Therapy, […]

Genuine Freedom and Democracy lie with the people: Continue to seize the power and win the National Democratic Revolution with a Socialist Perspective!
June 12, 2024 | National Democratic Front of the Philippines | Christians for National Liberation (CNL) | Renmin Malaya | Spokesperson |

On the 126th celebration of the sham Independence Day of the Philippines on June 12, the country has never come close to genuine freedom and independence. History has taught us that a hundred years of subjugation under Spain, Japan, and the imperialist US has brought our country to its knees, but it has also taught […]