Mong Palatino muses about the Philippine press’ use of the word "militant" - something that’s always bothred me too. Mong:

My proposal is to name groups for what they seek to represent. Bayan Muna is a political party. KMU is a Labor center. KMP is a peasant group. Anakbayan is a youth group. Satur Ocampo is deputy minority of the House. Is it really essential to affix the word militant to the name of these groups and individuals?