But herein lies the truth: former rebels are being called traitors not because we abandoned the people’s cause, but because we stopped obeying the CPP. What we “handed over” was not allegiance to the masses, but the power the Party once had over our lives. And for that, they mark us with the word "traitor" like a scarlet letter, in a desperate attempt to erase our agency, delegitimize our choices, and scare others from following the same path.

Former Anakbayan National Vice Chairperson for Mindanao Jam Saguino strongly responded to a recent statement from the University of the...

"Ang pagbigay amnestiya sa mga balik loob ay malaking tulong para maging panatag ang kanilang buhay at kabuhayan na walang kinatatakutan maliban lang sa CPP-NPA-NDF na kanilang tinalikuran," said Rialyn J. Basada, former secretary of the Communist Party of the Philippine's Subregional Command "Sesame" in Eastern Visayas. [Granting amnesty to former rebels is a significant help in making their lives and livelihoods secure, without fear—except from the CPP-NPA-NDF which they ha

The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), which often touts its revolutionary ideals, has not been immune to this insidious mentality. In a striking statement about the upcoming Unity Run for Peace planned for September, Marco Valbuena, the CPP’s chief information officer, dismissed the event as nothing more than a facade for government corruption and a false promise of peace. Such words not only reveal an alarming sense of desperation but also a stubborn adherence to out

“I believed the people's war would succeed,” he said. “For nearly two decades, I trained myself and others, enduring hardship and sacrifice for the cause.” But the deeper Felix got into the movement, the more disillusioned he became. From 1996 to 2004, he witnessed firsthand the stark inequality within the leadership of the CPP-NPA. While preaching about justice, some high-ranking cadres lived in luxury, refused accountability, and mirrored the very oppressive systems they

Former rebels from Region 4B formally launched the Kapatiran ng mga Dating Rebelde (KADRE) - MIMAROPA on July 12 at the Oriental Mindoro Provincial Capitol. In a historic and heartfelt gathering on July 12, 2025, the Brotherhood of Former Rebels – MIMAROPA (KADRE-MIMAROPA) was officially launched at the Tamaraw Hall of the Oriental Mindoro Provincial Capitol. Anchored on the theme “Reconciliations and New Beginnings,” the event marked a new chapter of unity, peace, and renewe

“Not all dissent is terrorism,” dagdag pa niya. “However, if the intent and conduct go beyond criticism and directly promote armed rebellion or destabilization, it can be legally scrutinized under the ATA.”

    “The cadres of the CPP within the national democratic movement are deluding themselves due to the ongoing exposure of their deception against the people,” Legaspi told Kontra Kwento. “Facing diminishing options, they are now advocating for a law that would impose penalties on any government officials, employees, and ‘agents’ who are allegedly involved in what they term ‘red-tagging.’”