Articles in English
Rectification movement kicks-off in Agusan and Surigao del Sur
The New People’s Army (NPA) successfully launched a series of studies and discussions in the provinces of Agusan and Surigao del Sur in the first quarter of 2024. Party committees and members ardently welcomed the Central Committee’s call to launch a rectification movement through ideological activities, the local NPA unit has endeavored and resolutely launched […]
AFP bombings, extrajudicial killing and violence in the past week
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) dropped bombs in the border communities of Maria, Ilocos Sur and Pilar, Abra on April 2 at noon bringing terror to residents. At least 118 families or approximately 650 people evacuated due to the bombings and restrictions imposed on their livelihoods. Apart from this, hundreds of military troops […]
Swift action and vigorous demands force surfacing of 2 abducted activists in Pangasinan
Within three days, relatives, friends and fellow activists compelled state forces and the Marcos regime to release Francisco “Eco” Dangla III and Joxelle “Jak” Tiong. The two were abducted at 8 pm on March 24 in Barangay Polo, San Carlos City, Pangasinan. Human rights groups announced on March 27 that “the two are no longer […]
Military "quarantine", prison of "surrendered" civilians in Surigao del Sur
Since units of the 3rd SFB and 75th IB swarmed Surigao del Sur in 2020, more people suffered the brutality of militarization and fell victim to the fake surrender campaign of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). Most of them are Lumads. Under the guise of the Retooled Community Support Program (RCSP) and Enhanced […]
Farmers’ protest against liberalization surges again in India
In March, the Communist Party of India (CPI)-Maoist urged thousands of farmers to continue their protest until their grievances were met. Since mid-February, an estimated 30,000-50,000 farmers have continued their actions to demand fair prices for their products and for the fulfillment of the promises of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the past […]