Philippines: The role of the legislature and legislators in advancing the cause of peace in Mindanao

• Main Author: Guioguio, Miguel V.
• Format: text
• Published: Animo Repository 2005
• Subjects: Mindanao Island (Philippines)—History—Autonomy and independence movements; Moro National Liberation Front; Moro Islamic Liberation Front; Muslims—Political activity—Philippines—Mindanao Island Philippines—Politics and government; Defense and Security Studies
• Online Access: https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/faculty_research/6384
• Institution: De La Salle University

The current Mindanao conflict in the Philippines traces its roots to long-standing inter-cultural conflicts that have affected the island for centuries. The island's two major insurgent groups, the Moro National Liberation Front and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front have battled government troo...