CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) marked its 57th founding anniversary on December 26, prompting competing statements from the party and the government over its relevance and role in Philippine society. Both sides dispute claims of relevance, mass support, and conditions on the ground. NTF-Elcac labels CPP a ‘sunken organization’ The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-Elcac) said the CPP is “plagued with a question of existential relevance.” The task force added that after “more than half a century of armed struggle,” the communist party has become “a sunken organization that […]... Keep on reading: CPP marks 57th anniversary amid government claims of decline