The Communist Party issues a statement about ‘waging protracted people’s war.’ Are these the words of an organization truly committed to peace talks with the government?
The perceived historical parallels and symbolic nature of Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s coming into power has galvanized the Philippines’ communist insurgent movement. In 1972, Bongbong’s father, Ferdinand Marcos Sr., declared martial law with the stated purpose of securing the government against threats from violent actors, sparking protests across the country. Marcos Sr.’s martial law also motivated aggrieved elements of Philippine …
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REWARD. Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana hands over the PHP7.8-million bounty to informant "Ricky" at the Philippine Army's 4th Infantry Division headquarters in Cagayan de Oro City on Feb. 2, 2022. The informant provided tips that led to the neutralization of ranking New People's Army leader Jorge "Ka Oris" Madlos in Bukidnon on Oct. 30, 2021. (Photo courtesy of 4ID) CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - "Ricky", the informant who led government troops to the neutralization of ranking New People's Army (NPA) leader Jorge "Ka Oris" Madlos last year, has received his PHP7.8-million bounty. Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana and Gen. Andres Centino, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), awarded the money on February 2 at the headquarters of the Philippine Army's 4th Infantry Division (4ID) at Camp Evangelista here, according to a news release. Madlos, 71, was killed in a 30-minute encounter with the troops of the 4ID's