The Communist Party of the Philippines criticized the Anti-Terrorism Council for designating the National Democratic Front of the Philippines as a “terrorist” organization. This declaration was made public on July 19 although it was signed on June 23. Consequently, the regime ordered the Anti-Money Laundering Council to begin freezing the accounts of individuals, organizations and […]

During the past five years, Rodrigo Duterte along with his minions in Congress pushed for the enactment of several anti-people, anti-democratic and neoliberal laws. By railroading these laws, Duterte was able to bankrupt the economy and bury the people in hardships. Economic liberalization In a speech last June 16, Duterte urged Congress to prioritize the […]

Scientists, youth and religious groups protested the plan of the local government unit to reclaim a 174-hectare area in the city for the construction of a so-called “Smart City.” They said that the project will affect four marine protected areas which serve as habitat to 200 fish species, and will have an adverse impact on […]

Military and police grip over society was further tightened when Rodrigo Duterte formed the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC). Through this agency, retired and active military officers imposed their control even up to the barangay level. This is in line with the “whole-of-nation” approach of Armed Forces of the Philippines […]

The Filipino people paid tribute to three heroes who passed away recently for devoting their life to the people and their excellence in their fields of struggle. The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) extended its sympathies and condolences over the demise of journalist Jaime Espina (Nonoy), cartoonist Leonilo Doloricon (Neil), and mass-leader Carmen Deunida […]