Archive of NDF-Negros Island

Duterte does not want peace as he continues to tread the dark path of fascism
December 08, 2020 | National Democratic Front of the Philippines | NDF-Negros Island | Bayani Obrero | Spokesperson |

Duterte’s declaration that the peace talks is dead makes it clear that Duterte is treading the dark path of fascism. It is therefore just to intensify the struggle for national liberation and democracy through the armed revolution. Duterte has shown his true colors and proves that he is not for peace. He has never been […]

NDF-Negros calls on all freedom-loving Negrosanon to collectively fight Executive Order 70!
December 05, 2020 | National Democratic Front of the Philippines | NDF-Negros Island | Bayani Obrero | Spokesperson |

On December 4, 2018, fascist Duterte signed Executive Order 70 (EO 70) which institutionalized the “whole-of-nation” approach to counter-insurgency. Through EO 70, the anti-people National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) was created. Through the NTF, civilian authority of the reactionary government is under the authority, control and meddling of the military. […]

On International Day of Solidarity for Political Prisoners, NDF-Negros calls for the immediate release of all political prisoners
December 03, 2020 | NDF-Negros Island | Bayani Obrero | Spokesperson |

As we commemorate International Day of Solidarity for Political Prisoners, the National Democratic Front (NDF-Negros) stands in solidarity with Negrosanon in calling for the immediate release of all political prisoners who continue to languish in jails on the basis of their political beliefs and for the junking of all fabricated charges filed against them. NDF-Negros […]

On its 56th anniversary, KM-Negros recognizes the achievements and sacrifices of KM
November 30, 2020 | National Democratic Front of the Philippines | NDF-Negros Island | Kabataang Makabayan-Negros Island |

Kabataang Makabayan-Negros celebrates the 56th founding of Kabataang Makabayan. Today, we recognize the achievements and sacrifices of KM as it fulfills its role in the vanguard of the struggle for national democracy. The Kabataang Makabayan is the comprehensive youth organization that has aroused, organized and mobilized students and out-of-school youth, young workers, urban poor, peasants, […]

On International Students’ Day, KM – Negros recognizes the youth and students’ historical role in fighting for freedom and democracy and resisting authoritarian regimes
November 17, 2020 | National Democratic Front of the Philippines | NDF-Negros Island | Kabataang Makabayan-Negros Island |

Kabataang Makabayan – Negros (KM-Negros) is one with the Filipino youth and students in commemorating International Students’ Day (ISD). The ISD was first declared in 1941 as a commemoration of the Nazi storming of the University of Prague after a series of demonstrations against Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia. We dedicate this day in recognizing the […]

PKM – Negros renews call for justice for Hacienda Luisita massacre victims
November 16, 2020 | National Democratic Front of the Philippines | NDF-Negros Island | Pambansang Katipunan ng mga Magbubukid-Negros Island | Felicidad Mercado | Spokesperson |

In the afternoon of November 16, 2004, elements of the AFP/PNP carried out a brutal massacre of striking sugar workers and sugar mill workers in Hacienda Luisita in Tarlac. Seven workers were killed and another 200 were injured. Sixteen years after Hacienda Luisita massacre and justice remains elusive. Sixteen years after and farmers still fight […]

NDF Negros calls on the international community to collectively investigate and call for an end into the worsening human rights abuses in the country
October 10, 2020 | National Democratic Front of the Philippines | NDF-Negros Island | Bayani Obrero | Spokesperson |

On October 7, the UN Human Rights Council adopted a resolution on the Philippines in Geneva, Switzerland. Ka Bayani Obrero, spokesperson of NDF-Negros welcomes the resolution and added that the international community is taking notice and is taking action on the worsening rights situation in the country. However, the resolution falls short in investigating and […]

AFP illegally arrests human rights defender and 3 others in Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental
October 07, 2020 | National Democratic Front of the Philippines | NDF-Negros Island | Bayani Obrero | Spokesperson |

On October 2, elements of the 62nd Infantry Batallion and Civilian Auxiliary Force and Geographical Unit (CAFGU) apprehended Wilmar Pongasi, Jovanie Bohol, Leoltran Trinidad, Juannie Obedas in Brgy. Montilla, Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental. Wilmar Pongasi is one of the convenor of Kabataan Para sa Karapatan – Negros (KPK-Negros). KPK is a network of young human […]

KM-Negros on the failed reopening of classes
October 06, 2020 | National Democratic Front of the Philippines | NDF-Negros Island | Kabataang Makabayan-Negros Island |

The response of the US-Duterte regime remains failed and faulty to the widespread call and demand of youth, teachers, parents and the people for a safe and quality education as A.Y. 2020-2021 formally starts amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Department of Education Secretary Leonor Briones’ statement that yesterday’s opening of classes for public schools was “victorious” […]

KAGUMA Negros on World Teachers’ Day and opening of classes
October 05, 2020 | National Democratic Front of the Philippines | NDF-Negros Island | Katipunan ng mga Gurong Makabayan-Negros Island |

KAGUMA Negros pays tribute to all Filipino teachers in commemorating World Teachers’ Day 2020. The teachers’ social, economic and intellectual contributions in a nation’s development need to be recognized. This year’s celebration coincides with the opening of classes for public schools, despite the demand of teachers and students alike for a safe resumption of classes. […]