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The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) regained ground in 2013, reviving strongholds in eastern and northern Mindanao, attacking plantations, torching installations, harassing police detachments and kidnapping security personnel. On Thursday, December 26, Asia’s longest-running insurgency turned 45. Its political arm’s spokesman Jorge Madlos said “the revolutionary bases have rapidly expanded and gaind strength in more than 2,000 barrios in more than 200 municipalities and 19 provinces in Mindanao. Hundreds of thousands actively support the armed revolution.” Not true, says the Philippine military. 4th Infantry Division spokesman Capt. Christian Uy said, “They have been fighting for 45 years and yet they have not gained ground against the government.” Uy added, “The people believe it is time to end the armed struggle.”
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