Rev Left Radio Guerrilla History: Joma Maria Sison & Communism in the Philippines
Sep 17, 2021
In this engaging discussion, Joma Maria Sison, the Founding Chairman of the Communist Party of the Philippines, shares his revolutionary journey and profound insights into communist ideology. He delves into the early struggles of the party, emphasizing the impact of U.S. colonialism. Sison passionately explains guerrilla warfare, portraying reactionary forces as 'paper tigers' and discussing how smaller movements can leverage their enemies' weaknesses for effective resistance. It's a must-listen for anyone interested in the dynamics of people's struggles!
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Joining the Old Party
- Jose Maria Sison joined the old Communist Party of the Philippines in 1962 and was quickly placed in the executive committee.
- He found the party lacked mass following and was dominated by Jesus Lava and his nephews.
Expulsion and Rectification
- Sison drafted a report criticizing the old party, but one of Lava's cousins dismissed it and spread false rumors about him.
- This led to Sison's expulsion from the Lava Revisionist Group, and he initiated the rectification movement.
Prioritizing Quality
- The new Communist Party of the Philippines, founded in 1968, prioritized quality over quantity in its membership.
- Despite having only 12 delegates representing 80 members, they had a larger mass following than the Chinese Communist Party at its founding.