New People's Army

The New People's Army (Filipino: Bagong Hukbong Bayan), abbreviated NPA or BHB, is the armed wing of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP). It acts as the CPP's principal organization. It was founded on March 29, 1969. The NPA has since began a guerrilla war based on the Maoist strategy of protracted people's war.

References

  1. ↑ Sison, Jose Maria (2013). "Basic Rules of the New People's Army". Foundation for resuming the Philippine revolution : selected writings, 1968 to 1972. ISBN 978-1-62847-920-1.
  2. ↑ Guerrero, Amado (December 1, 1974). Specific Characteristics of Our People's War.