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Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (English: New Patriotic Alliance) or Bayan is an alliance of leftist militant organizations. The nickname Bayan was picked since it stands for nation or community in Filipino. Bayan is the forefront of the National-Democratic Movement in the Philippines. It was founded on International Workers’ Day May 1 1985 as part of the opposition during the Marcos dictatorship.