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| ABOUT DSKP |
The Demokratiko-Sosyalistang Kabataan ng Pilipinas or Democratic Socialist Youth of the Philippines (DSKP) evolved from Sandigan ng Malayang Kabataan or Pillar of the Free Youth (SMK) which was the underground youth arm of the Partido Demokratiko-Sosyalista ng Pilipinas or Philippine Democratic Socialist Party (PDSP). The SMK was established on the 7th of July 1978 under clandestine conditions. It supported the armed unit of the Party under the Sandigan ng Pambansang Pagpapalaya ng Pilipinas (Hukbong Sandigan) or Philippine National Liberation Army (Sandigan Army) against the fascist Marcos dictatorship.
SMK played a crucial role in various mass actions and operations that contributed to the downfall of the Marcos dictatorship. The February 1986 EDSA people power revolution provided the democratic space which led to the decision of the National Caucus on May 23, 1986 to work openly and legally as well as expand and consolidate freely its membership.
Since the National Caucus of 1986, SMK was renamed as DSKP to wage the Democratic Socialist struggle
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The DSKP flag is red. In the middle of the red field is a golden upright equilateral triangle. Inside the triangle is a “tambuli” and letters SMK written in the old Filipino alphabet.
The red color signifies revolutionary valor in the struggle for national liberation;
The golden triangle represents the revolutionary triple alliance of peasants, workers, and small bourgeoisie;
The “tambuli” (carabao horn) symbolizes the call for unity of the Filipino masses for the advancement of the Filipino social democratic revolution; and
Letters SMK in old Filipino alphabet symbolizes DSKP’s nationalism. It also represents the historical continuity of DSKP as predecessor of the Sandigan ng Malayang Kabataan, the youth arm of Partido Demokratiko-Sosyalista ng Pilipinas (Philippine Democratic-Socialist Party).
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| WHAT'S NEW |
DSKP Sinumulan ang Serye ng Regional Youth Summit
Sinulat ni Kasamang Hadji Balajadia
Ang mas pinalalakas at mas pinatitibay na hanay ng mga kabataan ng Demokratiko-Sosyalistang Kabataan ng Pilipinas (DSKP), na pinangungunahan ni Comrade Bernard F. Austria, ay naglunsad ng serye ng “Regional Youth Summit” upang ilahad at isulong ang agenda ng sektor ng kabataan. Mahigit isang daang kabataan mula sa National Capital Region ang dumalo sa paunang regional youth summit na ginanap sa Sulo Hotel noong ika-22 ng Abril. Nilalayon ng mga DSKP regional youth summit na ito na imulat at i-organisa ang hanay ng mga kabataan upang tugunan ang hamon na ilunsad ang isang panlipunang rebolusyon tungo sa pagbabago. Muling iginiit ang radikal at pundamental na pagreporma sa lumalalang sistemang pang-edukasyon (education), pangkabuhayan (employment), at tunay na pagpapahalaga sa isyu ng mga kabataang kababaihan. Naging mga pagunahing tagapagsalita sina Kasamang Danilo C. Isiderio ng Education Department ng PDSP, Kasamang Michael Eric Castillo ng Center for Strategic Studies (CSS), Comrade Darius M. Guerrero ang international Secretary ng DSKP at Comrade Beth Angsioco ng Democratic Socialist Women of the Philippines (DSWP). Mas naging makahulugan ang summit ng nakilahok ang mga kabataan sa pagpaplano kung paano mas mapaiigting ang pagsulong ng sektor ng kabataan ang panlipunang rebolusyon bilang tugon sa ating kinakaharap ng krisis pulitika. |
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| NATURE |
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ORIENTATION |
 Composed of young people with ages from 16 – 35 years.
sectoral membership: young workers, young peasants, community youth students, young professionals and young women
partner organization of the Partido Demokratiko-Sosyalista ng Pilipinas (PDSP or Philippine Democratic Socialist Party)
Philippine affiliate of the International Union of Socialist Youth (IUSY)
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SOCIALIST – believes that socialism can hasten the humanization and total development of men and women.
DEMOCRATIC – recognizes, affirms and defends human and people’s right and freedom toward the promotion of peaces, social justice and equity.
AUTHENTICALLY HUMANIST – upholds personhood and common good regardless of class, sex, age, ethnicity, beliefs and sexual orientation.
NATIONALIST – maintains that we owe our identities to our nation (of diverse ethnic cultures and peoples), and we duty-bound to protect and promote national interests and welfare.
REVOLUTIONARY – seeks and advocate the democratic socialist agenda – gender equity, people empowerment
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| PROGRAMS |
Areas
DSKP collectives in rural and urban communities, schools, factories, offices, agricultural lands and fishing villages, academe and government.
present in 14 out of 17 regions of the country: Ilocos Region, Coldillera Adminstrative Region, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Bicol, Western Visayas, Central Visayas, Eastern Visayas, Northern Mindanao, Davao Region, Soccsksargen, Caraga, ARMM, and Natonal Capital Region.
Programs
Political Education and Advocacy Organizational Development and Management
Legal Assistance
Liaisoning between the PDSP and other peoples/mass organization/social movement (Aksyon Sambayanan)
Socio-cultural Activities
Community Organizing
Research and Documentation
Institution and Capacity Building
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