New People's Army

GPTKB entity

Statements (112)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:militant_group
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:Communist_Party_of_the_Philippines
gptkbp:allies with other insurgent groups
with other leftist factions
gptkbp:casualties both military and civilian
gptkbp:challenges internal divisions
gptkbp:conflict gptkb:Philippine_government
Battle of the NPA in 1987
gptkbp:consequences support for detained members
gptkbp:country gptkb:Philippines
gptkbp:cultural_impact influences on art and literature
gptkbp:cultural_representation in films and documentaries
gptkbp:current_status active but weakened
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations peace talks with the government
gptkbp:divisions factionalism within the group
gptkbp:economic_activity local resource extraction
gptkbp:engaged_in armed struggle
gptkbp:faced military offensives
gptkbp:founded gptkb:1969
March 29, 1969
gptkbp:founded_by gptkb:Jose_Maria_Sison
gptkbp:fundamental_goal establish a communist state
gptkbp:funding extortion and donations
gptkbp:goal overthrow the government
overthrow the Philippine government
gptkbp:has_been_accused_of extortion
gptkbp:has_conflict_with gptkb:Philippine_government
gptkbp:has_established front organizations
base areas
gptkbp:has_history human rights violations
gptkbp:has_influence_on Filipino leftist movements
gptkbp:has_leadership gptkb:Committee
gptkbp:has_membership thousands of fighters
gptkbp:has_participated_in international conferences
gptkbp:has_performed_at political education programs
gptkbp:headquarters various remote locations in the Philippines
gptkbp:historical_context Cold War era
gptkbp:historical_role anti-colonial movements
gptkbp:historical_significance longest-running insurgency in Asia
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label New People's Army
gptkbp:impact displacement and violence
gptkbp:international_recognition designated as a terrorist organization by some countries
gptkbp:international_relations limited diplomatic recognition
gptkbp:international_response limited external backing
gptkbp:is_active_in gptkb:Visayas
gptkb:Luzon
gptkb:Mindanao
rural areas
gptkbp:is_considered_by Philippine government as terrorist organization
some as a revolutionary force
gptkbp:is_considered_to_be a revolutionary movement.
one of the longest-running insurgencies in Asia
gptkbp:is_criticized_for violence against civilians
gptkbp:is_engaged_in negotiations with the government
gptkbp:is_involved_in social justice issues
labor rights advocacy
land reform issues
gptkbp:is_known_for gptkb:propaganda
ambush tactics
its clandestine operations
gptkbp:is_opposed_by gptkb:Philippine_military
United States influence in the Philippines
militant anti-communist groups
gptkbp:is_part_of Philippine revolutionary movement
Philippine leftist political landscape
gptkbp:is_regarded_as a significant player in Philippine politics
the armed wing of the CPP
gptkbp:is_subject_to government counterinsurgency operations
gptkbp:is_supported_by some sectors of society
gptkbp:leadership gptkb:Jose_Maria_Sison
gptkbp:media_appearances varied perspectives
gptkbp:military_conflict temporary agreements with the government
with various administrations
gptkbp:military_engagement ongoing skirmishes
gptkbp:military_strategy protracted people's war
ambushes and sabotage
gptkbp:notable_case Maguindanao massacre involvement
gptkbp:notable_event NPA ambush in 1989
gptkbp:notable_figures Luis Jalandoni
gptkbp:notable_leader Bernabe Buscayno
Joaquin Jacinto
gptkbp:notable_operations attack on military camps
gptkbp:operates_in various regions of the Philippines
gptkbp:operational_area rural areas of the Philippines
gptkbp:operations military and police forces
gptkbp:political_ideology gptkb:Marxism-Leninism
leaflets and social media
anti-imperialism and nationalism
gptkbp:political_position gptkb:National_Democratic_Front
gptkbp:provides_support_for foreign communist groups
gptkbp:public_perception mixed views
gptkbp:recruitment students and workers
gptkbp:relationship with other leftist groups
gptkbp:social_issues allegations against both sides
addressing poverty and inequality
gptkbp:strategic_goals land reform and social justice
gptkbp:strategy hit-and-run tactics
gptkbp:strength estimated 3,000 to 5,000 members
gptkbp:support local communities
gptkbp:symbolism red flag and hammer and sickle
gptkbp:tactics_used hit-and-run attacks
gptkbp:territory some rural provinces
gptkbp:training_programs in remote areas
gptkbp:type gptkb:guerrilla_warfare
gptkbp:was_involved_in environmental issues
peace negotiations
community organizing efforts
drug-related issues
gptkbp:youth_programs high school and college students
affiliated student groups
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Philippine_guerrillas
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5