Madalas ay kinakamusta ko na lang sa pinsan ko tuwing tumatawag ako sa kanila kung ano na ang kalagayan ng bukid doon. Pero sabi niya, “Wala nang bukid. Dagat na.”

The forum occurs against the backdrop of a sharply diminished communist insurgency. According to government data, NPA strength has fallen to around 780 fighters nationwide—down from a peak of about 25,000 in the 1980s. From January to early August 2026 alone, the AFP reported neutralizing roughly 970 NPA members and supporters (862 of whom surrendered). Localized peace efforts have reintegrated tens of thousands of former rebels through programs such as E-CLIP and the governm

Nine former members of the New People's Army (NPA) in Las Navas, Northern Samar have chosen to lay down their arms and begin a new chapter in their lives, marking another milestone in the government's peace and reintegration efforts under the whole-of-nation approach. The former rebels were formally presented before the Municipal Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (MTF-ELCAC) of Las Navas on July 10, where they also surrendered several firearms as a gesture

The Filipino youth have always stood at the forefront of social change. Their passion for justice, equality, and national dignity is a strength that should be nurtured and protected. But passion alone is not enough, it must be guided by wisdom and a careful understanding of history.

For years, I believed that genuine change in the Philippines could only come through armed revolution. Like many idealistic young people, I was drawn to the promise of a nation free from injustice, inequality, and corruption. I sincerely believed that taking up arms was not merely an option; it was the only path. I was wrong.

The recent school shooting in Tacloban City has shocked the nation and reopened urgent discussions about the state of Filipino youth. In the aftermath, various political actors have offered explanations for the tragedy. Among them, Kabataan Partylist Representative Renee Co argued that a “culture of impunity” associated with former President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration may have contributed to the normalization of violence among young people.

For the Maoists in the Philippines, myth-making has always been central to sustaining their half-century insurgency.

Kalaunan, napagtanto ni Ka Star na ang mga pangako ng kilusan ay pawang bingwit lamang upang makapagparami ng hukbo.

Paano nakakatulong — at saan pa puwedeng humusay — ang livelihood support para sa mga dating rebelde

DAVAO DEL NORTE—Mula sa mahigit isang dekadang pakikibaka sa kabundukan tungo sa silid-aralan — ito ang makabuluhang landas na tinahak ni Bernabe Cañon, dating deputy secretary ng Regional Ordnance Group (ROG) sa ilalim ng Southern Mindanao Regional Committee (SMRC) ng CPP-NPA-NDF.

“Kaya't nang inabot ng gobyerno ang kanilang kamay, pinili kong sumama sa landas ng kapayapaan,” Ani ni Ka Aryo. “Pinili kong magbalik-loob. Pinili kong piliin ang kapayapaan kaysa sa walang katapusang labanan.”

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

“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.’”