Amid widespread hunger and poverty, Department of Defense secretary Gilbert Teodoro announced on August 29 the plan of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to buy missiles and 40 war planes at the cost of ₱300-₱400 billion from American arms companies and their subsidiaries. Currently, the AFP reportedly has 224 fighter jets, being used […]

Long before dawn, Tatay Arman is already toiling away in his 3-hectare cornfield in Bukidnon. He will end his work day before the sun sets. He does all the work—from planting, spraying pesticides, applying fertilizers to harvesting. Despite his efforts, he will only earn ₱48,210 in a 4-month planting cycle. Tatay Arman’s suffering is mainly […]

After US imperialism imposed its semi-colonial rule in the Philippines, several decades before the Communist Party of the Philippines was reestablished, the Filipino people had already stood up against US military bases and military intervention in the country.

The National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) Peace Negotiating Panel firmly reiterates its commitment to the resumption of peace negotiations with the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP). Our dedication to achieving a just and lasting peace remains steadfast, as we believe the negotiations present an effective means to address the underlying […]