For justice, socialism and peace Selected writings of Jose Ma. Sison. Volume 1

The collection of essays titled "For Justice, Socialism and Peace" is the first of a four-volume series of selected writings of Prof. Jose Maria Sison between 1991 and 2008. That and the second volume titled "For Democracy and Socialism against Imperialist Globalization" are now in print and scheduled for release in Europe in May this year. Prof. Sison has pride of place in the Philippine democratic and revolutionary movements, as founding chair of the Communist Party of the Philippines, as chief political consultant of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines on peace negotiations, and as chair of the International League of Peoples' Struggle. He is a highly regarded commentator not only on Philippine affairs but also on international affairs, from the perspective of the oppressed people and nations of the world.

His writings are unambiguous in their aim to serve the Philippine people's struggle for liberation, democracy and socialism. He has paid a heavy price for speaking out on the side of the people. The price includes incarceration in the Philippines under Marcos, forced exile and various forms of persecution and maltreatment by a combination of forces including the reactionary Government of the Philippines, its US imperialist master, and reactionary allies in the Government and the state apparatus of the Netherlands, including being branded as a "terrorist", denial of political asylum, deprivation of employment and social benefits, unlawful detention; and threats of and attempts at assassination. Prof. Sison has, as ever, been defiant in the face of adversity and held firmly to his commitment to advance the Philippine people's struggle and international solidarity against imperialism and reaction.