Communist Party of the Philippines and the New People's Army

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Communist Party of the Philippines and the New People’s Army:

Communist Party of the Philippines and the New People’s Army Rachael Dwork

The CPP:

The CPP Founded 1968 Marxist-Leninist-Maoist principles Aims to overthrow Filipino government and fight U.S. imperialist aggression

Jose Maria Sison:

Jose Maria Sison Founder of the CPP Classified as “person supporting terrorism” by U.S. since 2002 Under investigation by the Hague

Ferdinand Marcos:

Ferdinand Marcos President of the Philippines for 20 years Implemented unfair economic policies Exploited the lower class

The NPA:

The NPA Armed wing of political insurgency Formed by Sison and BernabeBuscayno Marcos declares martial law

The NDF:

The NDF National Democratic Front Head operational unit Generates propaganda and solicits for third party support

People’s Power Revolution:

People’s Power Revolution Counter hegemonic challenges and corrupt government Advocate for sociopolitical empowerment Wide range of national, and transnational support

1986 Election:

1986 Election Marcos reruns for president in snap election against Corazon Aquino Mutiny forces Marcos and family to flee from Philippines Corazon Aquino elected next president

Corazon Aquino:

Corazon Aquino Great political potential Lacked confidence as a leader Failed to make social and economic reforms as needed

CPP as an FTO:

CPP as an FTO Listed as FTO in 2002 Acts have not left Filipino boundaries CPP and NPA offended

Future Plans:

Future Plans 25,000 members at peak Aim to gain 250,000 and reach stalemate in next five years