What do you think will be the best way to end NPA movement in the Philippines?

Question

- NPA stands for New Peoples Army, a revolutionary elements in Philippines that has been exists since the Martial Law in the '70s.

Answer 1

The only way that I can think of is to reduce the poverty and increase the education standards in the rural areas.
It is very easy to seduce a poor, uneducated farmer with empty promises.

Answer 2

The New People's Army (NPA) is the military wing of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP). A Maoist group formed in March, 1969, its aim includes overthrowing the Philippine government through protracted guerrilla warfare. The chairman of the CPP's Central Committee and the NPA's founder, Jose Maria Sison, directs all CPP and NPA activity from the Netherlands, where he lives in self-imposed exile. Fellow Central Committee member and director of the CPP's National Democratic Front (NDF) Luis Jalandoni also lives in the Netherlands and has become a Dutch citizen.

Primarily a rural-based guerrilla group, the NPA has an active urban infrastructure. The NPA derives most of its funding from contributions of supporters in the Philippines, Europe, and elsewhere, and from so-called "revolutionary taxes" from local businesses.

Their ideology is supposedly inspired by the plight of the toiling masses and their aim was to liberate the nation from foreign domination, poverty, inequality, graft and corruption, military abuses, etc.

Have you heard the song "Tatsulok?" (Triangle). That basically states what could stop the NPA movement or any rebellion. Let the majority of the people rule and decide for the country, not the handful few (yes, the trapos and dynasties) who govern and control the politics and wealth of the country.

And, peace based on justice; equality; accessible education; and authentic pro-people programs may well let the NPA's lay down their arms.

Answer 3

Like most left-wing group, the NPA started with noble ideals and strong commitment to their brand of nationalism. At least, that's their battlecry during the early years of recruitment. But over the decades, their image and their ways have greatly changed and have been quite disruptive in fact. And believing that they are in the right, it is only when the political climate in the Philippines has changed (for the better) that the NPA movement will revert back to their lofty ideals. In other words, No way, Jose!

Answer 4

I do not know of the BEST way. This anomaly (and that is a political statement) has been pestering us even before Martial Law, although they didn't use to be called NPA then. Wasn't the late Magsaysay "our Guy" aggressively working out peace with them?

And every administration I remember has, in many ways and forms, been doing peace talks with them. Yet, this anomaly persists. So pardon me if I am at a loss as to what is best done to end the movement.

There was a time I was sympathetic with them. But after seeing the belligerence, the sympathy wore off. Now I just want them to one day wake up singing John Lennon's "Imagine". Maybe we will have peace then.

Answer 5

There were already armed revolutionary movements even in the time of President Ramon Magsaysay. They were known as Hukbalahap (Hukbo ng Bayan Laban sa Hapon) or Huk. As there were no Japanese to fight with, they see the corrupt practices in the Philippine government and that they are aiming to change. It was the beliefs of Lenin, Marx and Mao that they were fighting for, a new army that will serve the people. Thus, New Peoples Army emerged from the Huks.

As of now, there is no known solution to end the armed movement. But I hope that someday, there will be a just president to have a total peace pact with them.

Answer 6

sori now lng kita masagot, oo, pinoy muslim ako, pero may dugong instik, taga manila, bale covert to islam mga 30 years ago. salamat din sa star. Warmest regards to you and the rest of the family.
To end NPA or other anti government movements such as MILF or ABU SAYYAF recruitment, have speedy and just trials in courts. Fight, expose and stand firmly against abusive and corrupt government people even down to the lowest level.
However, I sometimes wonder, are this rebels for real or are they created by a government for some clandestine exercises in coordination with another country?

Answer 7

We could try to develop anti-poverty programs in rural areas, just to give them the message that we *do* intend to help the less fortunate. It may also be good to try to bridge the gap between the rich and the poor in the country, so as to avoid the notion of discrimination in the country. ;)

Answer 8

Bridge the gap between the rich and the poor. (hard task) Develop the contryside.

Answer 9

Better extend to them humanitarian support and educate them.

Answer 10

justice and equality to every filipino.**