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A few images of the revolutionary celebration of the 48th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of the Philippines in Sierra Madre mountains.

Sidelined for a few days by Typhoon Nina, the New People’s Army-Melito Glor Command’s celebration of the 48th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) finally pushed through like many other celebrations in guerrilla zones across the country. It was, indeed a show of strength, an incontrovertible proof of the revolution’s strength, youth and vigor. But as with the National Peace Assembly in Paquibato district of Davao City, the celebration ni Sierra Madre showed the revolutionaries’ determination to support the peace negotiations–as long as the objective of addressing the root causes of the armed conflict are addressed. The Melito Glor Command’s spokesperson, Jaime “Ka Diego” Padilla, once again faced reporters and photographers to discuss the situation in Southern Tagalog as far as the ceasefire goes. They are committed to peace, he says, but one that is lasting and will usher in national freedom and democracy in the country.

Photos of the celebration in the hinterlands of Sierra Madre:

pw6Guerrillas of the New People's Army's Melito Glor Command celebrate the 48th anniversary of the Communist Party of the Philippines. <b>Boy Bagwis</b>
Guerrillas of the New People’s Army’s Melito Glor Command celebrate the 48th anniversary of the Communist Party of the Philippines. Boy Bagwis
A company-sized unit of New People’s Army fighters marched in formation. <b>Boy Bagwis</b>
A company-sized unit of New People’s Army fighters marched in formation. Boy Bagwis
Thousands members and supporters braved the bad weather to join in the celebration in the mountains. <b>Boy Bagwis</b>
Thousands members and supporters braved the bad weather to join in the celebration in the mountains. Boy Bagwis
New People’s Army fighters present arms as they sing the Communist anthem 'Internationale'. <b>Boy Bagwis</b>
New People’s Army fighters present arms as they sing the Communist anthem ‘Internationale’. Boy Bagwis
Ka Diego Padilla, spokesperson of Melito Glor Command, addresses the crowd. <b>Boy Bagwis</b>
Ka Diego Padilla, spokesperson of Melito Glor Command, addresses the crowd. Boy Bagwis
Ka Diego Padilla, right, with NDFP consultant Ernesto Lorenzo and Ka Kathryn agitate the crowd in clenched fists. <b>Boy Bagwis</b>
Ka Diego Padilla, right, with NDFP consultant Ernesto Lorenzo and Ka Kathryn agitate the crowd in clenched fists. Boy Bagwis
Ka Diego talks with members of the media. <b>Boy Bagwis</b>
Ka Diego talks with members of the media. Boy Bagwis

 

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