(CNN Philippines) Metro Manila — The Anti-Terrorism Council (ATC) has tagged 16 organizations linked to the communist movement in the country as “terrorists.”

In a statement released this month, the ATC said it approved a resolution designating the “underground organizations” of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) as “terrorist groups of persons, organizations, or associations.”

The ATC listed the following in its resolution passed in January:

1. Revolutionary Council of Trade Unions (RCTU);

2. Katipunan ng mga Samahang Manggagawa (KASAMA) or Federation of Labor Organizations;

3. Pambansang Katipunan ng mga Magbubukid (PKM) or National Association of Peasants;

4. Malayang Kilusan ng Bagong Kababaihan (MAKIBAKA) or Patriotic Movement of New Women;

5. Kabataang Makabayan (KM) or Patriotic Youth;

6. Katipunan ng Gurong Makabayan (KAGUMA) or Association of Patriotic Teachers;

7. Makabayang Samahang Pangkalusugan (MASAPA) or Patriotic Health Association;

8. Liga ng Agham Para sa Bayan (LAB) or League of Scientists for the People;

9. Lupon ng mga Manananggol para sa Bayan (LUMABAN) or Committee of Lawyers for the People;

10. Artista at Manunulat ng Sambayanan (ARMAS) or Artists and Writers for the People;

11. Makabayang Kawaning Pilipino (MKP) or Patriotic Government Employees;