50th CPP anniversary: Looking through five decades of violence and peace talks

First of three parts

BEFORE 2018 ends, another year has been celebrated by the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) for its 50th founding anniversary last December 26. According to a CPP spokesman, “This enabled us to still commemorate our 50 years as well as share to our comrades our achievements and milestones throughout the campaign, further strengthening the morale in our ranks.” (Sandara Sidlakan, spokesperson for Guerrilla Fronts 21 and 30 of the New People’s Army or NPA in northern Mindanao.)