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Reds demand release of NDFP’s Porferio Tuna

CPP emphasized that Tuna’s continued detention—along with that of 14 other NDFP peace consultants and staff—undermines confidence-building measures for further peace negotiations.

NDFP holds lightning rally in downtown Manila

Joining the protests were members of the Kabataang Makabayan, Artista at Manunulat ng Sambayanan, Revolutionary Council of Trade Unions, the Makabayang Kawaning Pilipino, and Compatriots.

Bicam deadlock on DPWH budget is all about kickbacks—BAYAN

“The Lower House and Executive Department’s insistence on restoring the P54-billion cut proposed by the Senate can be summed up this way: a higher DPWH budget means higher kickbacks, or so-called SOPs, for legislators and executive officials,” BAYAN said.

Marcos gov’t a peace scrooge, Reds say

“The knee-jerk reaction of the AFP and PNP to the CPP’s unilateral ceasefire declaration shows that Marcos has nothing to offer the people during the traditional holidays but bullets and bombs, as it orders the AFP and the PNP to mount relentless combat operations in the coming days,” CPP chief information officer Marco Valbuena said.

Pork barrel persists in proposed 2026 national budget—BAYAN

“Instead of heeding widespread calls to cut or substantially reduce pork and patronage programs, the Bicam expanded funding for two of the most notorious channels of political pork: farm-to-market roads and the medical assistance program under the Department of Health,” BAYAN said.

CPP orders 4-day Xmas, New Year ceasefire

The CPP said the temporary ceasefire order is being issued in solidarity with the Filipino people as they conduct simple celebrations of their traditional holidays, amid grave social and economic conditions.