The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) urged the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) to abandon its decades-long armed struggle and embrace peaceful and constructive political engagement. NTF-ELCAC vice-chairperson Eduardo Año criticized the CPP's outdated ideology and diminishing influence, attributing its decline to the government's counter-insurgency strategy. He appealed to CPP leaders to consider a political settlement and focus on nation-building.
National Security Adviser and NTF-ELCAC vice-chairperson Eduardo Año The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict called on the Communist Party of the Philippines to reflect on the waning relevance of its revolutionary ideology in today’s socio-political landscape.
Founded in 1968, the CPP advocated for revolutionary solutions to social issues such as poverty and inequality. The NSA argued that the CPP’s armed struggle no longer resonates with the aspirations of the population, highlighting its diminishing influence. The policy integrates military efforts with programs addressing the root causes of insurgency, such as improved governance, infrastructure, and social services. Año asserted that the CPP’s failure to adapt to these changes has left it ideologically and operationally stagnant.
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