CPP's 56th anniversary peaceful, troops on alert

The Philippine Army declared that the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP)'s 56th anniversary on Thursday was 'generally peaceful on the ground,' but troops remain on alert.

Army spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala stated that no incidents were recorded, and security operations will continue to ensure peace during the holiday season.

The CPP leadership ordered its armed wing, New People's Army (NPA), to mount tactical offensives targeting weakened enemy positions to mark their anniversary.

Despite efforts by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to cripple NPA capabilities, the CPP remains determined to recover and advance revolutionary resistance.

As of December 2023, the NPA has approximately 1,500 fighters, down significantly from its peak of around 25,000 in 1987.

The National Democratic Front of the Philippines, the political wing of the CPP, continues to work towards resuming peace talks with the government.