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Mindanao : the long journey to peace and prosperity
\"Across more than four decades, the conflict between the national government and Muslim liberation forces in the southern Philippines has killed tens of thousands and displaced millions. Two landmark agreements under the presidency of Benigno S Aquino III--the first in 2012 and the second in 2014--raised high hopes that peace might finally be on the way. But the peace process stalled, and has yet to regain momentum, after a botched counterterrorism operation in early 2015. This volume provides both in-depth examination of the latest stage of a still-ongoing peace process as well as richly textured analysis of the historical, political, and economic context underlying one of the most enduring conflicts in the world\"-- Provided by publisher.
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Reporting live from the Philippines
Describes efforts by environmental journalist, Joey Lozano, to discover illegal logging activities on Mindanao; some focus on the Subanon tribe, and destruction of their land, resources, and culture. Also covers dangers of environmental journalism, including conflicts between journalists and government, business, and military interests.
Journal Article
From enduring strife to enduring peace in the Philippines
\"With the exception of a brief period of American control in the first half of the twentieth century, conflict has persisted in the Mindanao, the southern island group of the Philippines, for 500 years, since the first acts of resistance towards Spanish colonization in the sixteenth century. In fact, this conflict is the second longest internal conflict in history. The population of the Philippines is a mosaic of diverse ideologies, religions, and cultures that have coalesced into three distinct regions of the archipelago. At times, these regions have been at odds with each other. While several attempts at conflict resolution have been made over the years through many different forms of government, the conflict has not yet been resolved and groups continue to struggle against the central government for political consideration, concessions, and/or autonomy. Those living in the Mindanao, for whom resistance is central to identity, still writhe against the forces that wish to control them.\" (Military Review) Author Gary J. Morea discusses the conflict in the Philippines, suggesting peace efforts in the form of amnesty, reintegration, and reconciliation (AR2).
Magazine Article
Assessment of the Central and Southern Philippines
United States Consulate. Cebu describes [Rural population; Political participation; New Society; Agricultural production; Exports; Businesses; Crony capitalism; New People's Army (Philippines); Ethnic relations; Philippines. Armed Forces; Church-state relations; News media; Development assistance; Opposition groups; Benigno S. (\"Ninoy\") Aquino, Jr.; Philippines-United States relations]; Philippine citizens have little faith in Opposition leaders or in the likelihood that Martial law will be lifted; United States Consulate. Cebu asserts that the Elections, Local in the Philippines (1980) demonstrated more concern among Local governments officials for Basic needs; United States Consulate. Cebu discusses the [Moro National Liberation Front (Philippines); Insurgency; Bombings; New People's Army (Philippines); Crimes; Censorship; Corruption; Income distribution; Foreign investments; Human rights violations]; United States Consulate. Cebu attributes Economic deterioration to higher Oil prices and lower Coconut industry Prices as well as the influence of [Ferdinand E. Marcos; Bureaucracy; Martial law]; United States Consulate. Cebu prepares an Intelligence Report on [Political conditions; Social conditions; Economic conditions] in [Visayan Islands; Mindanao]
Government Document
Fruits of Peace: Muslims, Jews, Rebels Cooperate to Grow Bananas in Philippines --- Team Includes Saudi Traders, Israeli Farming Experts; A Model for War Zones? --- Mr. Paglas Offers the Muscle
Approval for the Israeli participation had to be granted at the highest levels of the MILF command. In late 1997, Mr. [Edgar Bullecer] and Mr. [Ibrahim \"Toto\" Paglas] trooped through the jungle to meet Hashim Salamat, the MILF chairman. The rebel leader also happens to be Mr. Paglas's uncle. As they made their way through the dense undergrowth, Mr. Bullecer expected the rebel chief to upbraid Mr. Paglas for bringing Israeli Jews into Muslim Mindanao. When they met at an MILF safe house, Mr. Salamat's reaction was the opposite. MILF consent is seen here as a big reason for the success of La Frutera and the town of Datu Paglas. Of La Frutera's 2,000-man workforce, company officials estimate that 90% had been members of the MILF or sympathizers. Mr. Salamat's army signed a cease-fire agreement with Manila last year, but tensions have resurfaced recently. Philippine security forces accuse the MILF of having ties to al Qaeda and improperly grabbing back land the MILF lost in fighting in 2000. Rebel leaders deny the accusations, saying they are manufactured to lure them into a wider war with U.S. troops in Mindanao. The situation in Datu Paglas is aided by Mr. Paglas's unquestioned authority as a Muslim chieftain. He has the last word in enforcing security arrangements and settling disputes. Even the national government acknowledges that. Last year, when three employees from a Chinese oil company were kidnapped by a local gang, Manila turned to Mr. Paglas. He helped secure their release. \"I tell people that if they have guns near my plantation, I'll kill them,\" Mr. Paglas says.
Newspaper Article
Assessment of the Southern Philippines and Its View of the U.S.-RP Relations--Part Three of Five--The Economy
United States Embassy. Philippines reviews [Economic conditions; Economic policy; Agricultural development] issues in the[Visayan Islands; Mindanao] including [Coconut industry; Rice production; Corn production; Drought; Small farmers; Businesses; Corruption; Development projects]
Government Document
Communist Movements in the Philippines: Background, Present Status, and Outlook
United States Embassy. Philippines reviews Security conditions in [Luzon; Metropolitan Manila; Southern Tagalog Region; Visayan Islands; Mindanao] ; United States Embassy. Philippines concludes that the [Government corruption; Crony capitalism; Economic policy; Human rights violations] of the Marcos Administration (16 June 1981-26 February 1986) make it incapable of implementing [Economic reform; Social reform] required to deter Insurgency ; United States Embassy. Philippines analyzes the history of [New People's Army (Philippines); Philippine Communist Party] including [Organizational structures; Front organizations; Funding; Insurgency] and the effect of [Martial Law Imposition in the Philippines (23 September 1972); Counterinsurgency] on their development
Government Document