Asset Details
Do you wish to reserve the book?
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
Hey, we have placed the reservation for you!
By the way, why not check out events that you can attend while you pick your title.
Oops! Something went wrong.
Looks like we were not able to place the reservation. Kindly try again later.
Are you sure you want to remove the book from the shelf?
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
Do you wish to request the book?
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
Please be aware that the book you have requested cannot be checked out. If you would like to checkout this book, you can reserve another copy
We have requested the book for you!
Your request is successful and it will be processed during the Library working hours. Please check the status of your request in My Requests.
Oops! Something went wrong.
Looks like we were not able to place your request. Kindly try again later.
Newspaper Article
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
2002
Overview
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.
Publisher
Dow Jones & Company Inc
Subject
