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...Short for the Tagalog phrase Sandigang, Hukbo Ng Pampbansang Pampalaya, which means the Reliable Army for National Liberation...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: PHILIPPINES: Sandigan | 10/22/1979 | See Source »

...Originally known as the "Hukbo ng bayan laban sa hapon" (People's Army Against Japan), the Huk movement now has a new name: "Hukbo ng mapagpalaya sa bayan" (People's Liberation Army). -Literacy in the Philippines is now 50%, highest in Southeast Asia. Others: Malaya, 32%; Indo-China, 15%; Indonesia...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE PHILIPPINES: Cleanup Man | 11/26/1951 | See Source »

...Originally known as the "Hukbo ng bayan laban sa hapon" (People's Army Against Japan), the Huk movement now has a new name, "Hukbo ng mapagpalaya sa bayan" (People's Liberation Army...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE PHILIPPINES: Extended Anniversary | 4/10/1950 | See Source »

...From Hukbo ng bayan laban sa hapon, meaning People's Army against Japan...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE PHILIPPINES: Why Carry a Pistol? | 5/31/1948 | See Source »

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