The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) and New People’s Army (NPA) cannot declare a ceasefire this Christmas amid the Marcos regime’s relentless war of repression, offensive military operations, and the implementation of martial law in the countryside.
Desperate to crush the people’s struggle, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is currently conducting military operations nationwide against the Party and NPA. To boost its public image, the AFP has intensified its disinformation campaign to convince the public of the absurd line that only a “single weakened” NPA guerrilla front is left, which is belied by their own actions. Millions of pesos are currently being squandered on large-scale force deployments and operations in all regions nationwide.
The situation pushes the NPA to firmly advance armed struggle and launch tactical offensives especially against the most despised fascist units responsible for extrajudicial killings, massacres, and all forms of terrorism. This is to defend the people and address their growing clamor for justice and an end to martial law in their areas.
In preparation for the upcoming 56th anniversary of the Party, NPA units and local peasant mass organizations in the countryside are busy preparing meetings and small gatherings to celebrate recent victories, assess weaknesses and strengths, and reaffirm their resolve to launch bigger struggles next year.
