What is the NDF?


The National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDF) is the principal alliance of progressive and revolutionary organizations fighting currently for national freedom and genuine democracy; it is led by the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP). The NDF was founded in 1973 after Ferdinand Marcos declared martial law and outlawed many progressive mass organizations.

The NDF believes that true national liberation requires a two-stage revolution-the national democratic revolution currently being waged and the subsequent socialist revolution that will immediately be undertaken upon the nationwide victory of the current stage. As part of the national democratic revolution, the NDF develops links with other positive forces, including progressive elements from the Filipino bourgeoisie, in order to build the broadest possible unity against U.S. imperialism and local reactionaries.

Because the U.S. imperialists are armed to the teeth and will not give up their privileges and stolen property without a fight, the NDF is waging an armed struggle for national liberation with the New People's Army (NPA). Led by the CPP, the NPA is fighting a protracted people's war, which fundamentally depends on the political unity and organization of the masses.

NDF Allied organizations