CPP/PRWC Newsroom: ANG PAGHIMAKAS--CPP Negros newsletter releases anti-fascist special issue

Propaganda publication special issue posted to the PRWC Newsroom (Nov 17, 2021): ANG PAGHIMAKAS--CPP Negros newsletter releases anti-fascist special issue

Expect the most terrible attack of state forces under Joint Task Force Negros, in the countryside and even in the cities, after the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) declared that it will end insurgency in Negros this year up to June 2022.

This according to the antifascist-themed special issue of the Communist Party of the Philippines newsletter in Negros Island, Ang Paghimakas (The Struggle), released today, November 17.

It called on revolutionary forces to “bravely and determinedly frustrate fierce attacks of Duterte’s bloodthirsty regime.”

Moreover, it stated that “it is best for revolutionary forces to boost their courage, determination and militance to be able to face this type of attack comprehensively.”

In this special issue, Ang Paghimakas pointed out that fascism is an indicator of weakness and desperation of the Duterte regime in the middle of a socio-economic crisis exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

As stated in this edition, “the growing rage of the people is targeted towards the regime because while people fell victim to the COVID-19 pandemic, to lockdowns and quarantines lacking in government aid, hunger and privation, and the loss of livelihood and work, top military officials and bureaucrats in government agencies, and the family and cronies of Duterte are involved in extensive and shameless cases of corruption adding to the bankruptcy of the economy and of public coffers.”

It observed the rift within the ruling big comprador bourgeoisie-land lord class slowly growing “because of the ruling regime’s favoritism and cronyism.”

There is hidden disgust among retired and active elements of the AFP and Philippine National Police (PNP) in relation to the controversy in the West Philippine Sea and the puppetry of the Duterte regime to China, it stated.

Additionally, the split in the ruling class is getting bigger while the 2022 presidential elections is fast approaching.

Considering the general superiority of state forces, Ang Paghimakas declared that the New People’s Army (NPA) as the people’s army is prepared for great difficulties and sacrifices because it wages a just war and serves the people.

It challenged Red fighters to launch a counter-campaign using the principles of people’s war and guerrilla warfare to discover, grasp and utilize its own superiority against an exceptionally immense and strong enemy.

It stated that “if used correctly, victories though small and limited will gradually accumulate,” and also adding that “the NPA’s campaign for basic tactical offensives that can destroy the enemy is the most effective way of confronting focused military operations (FMO).”

More so, it urged that the broad masses, including the middle forces of society, be aroused, organized and mobilized to resist the growing fascist attacks of the AFP and PNP in Negros Island.

Despite what it described as “a fierce enemy,” it manifested confidence that revolutionary forces–the NPA, militia, organized masses and mass base–“are ready to confront strong and large enemy attacks.”

Based on almost 53 years of waging revolution headed by the CPP, the special issue enumerated several important tasks that will ensure the victory of revolutionary forces in Negros.

Ang Paghimakas, founded in the 1980s, is released monthly in hiligaynon while its regular editorial is published in english and bisaya as well. It can be downloaded through its website, http://www.negrosrevportal.wordpress.com, and CPP’s national website, cpp.ph.

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