MANY have questioned, and many more are puzzled, about the incoming President Rodrigo Duterte’s unprecedented initiative in appointing persons with a strong allegiance to the Communist Party, to head certain government departments. Such reaction is understandable as it is rooted in genuine concern for the welfare of the Philippine state. The Communist Party of the Philippines has long been considered an enemy of the state because its ultimate goal is to undermine democracy and establish a one-party state. With such objectives, the party and its armed wing the New People’s Army have inflicted much pain on the nation and the people over the years.

At the same time, Duterte’s critics and those who are puzzled by his announced move seem to be unaware that his choice is not entirely unique. We need only to look beyond the borders of this country to know that he is trying to pursue a strategy that was tested and proven successful elsewhere, without embracing communism as the guiding philosophy.

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