The Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao was created by the Fidel V. Ramos administration to “end the cycle of war and violence” in Mindanao. It was what others at that time say, an historic conclusion to the bloody wars which marked Bangsamoro history since the 1970’s. After twenty two years however, the ARMM proved to be [...]

If you notice the main issue opposing the GRP-MILF deal, you’ll notice one oft-repeating word: “dismemberment”. Most analysts, unfortunately including United Opposition Spokesman Atty. Adel Tamano (a born Muslim by the way), say they oppose the deal because it would cause the division of the country, which, they say, contradicts the Constitution. I dare say, what [...]

On Tuesday, members of the government peace panel and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) will sign a historic deal. This deal will lead to the establishment of a Bangsamoro Juridical Entity (BJE), an entity which would grant sovereign rights to the MILF on “ancestral domain”. The ancestral domain, in this case, covers parts of [...]