Author Archives: Jun Macarambon

THE BIG EXTRA CHALLENGE

By Tommy Pangcoga The term “right to self-determination” – more popularly known by its acronym, “RSD” – and particularly in the context of Mindanao and the centuries-old struggle of the Bangsamoro people, has been widely misunderstood, especially by the mainstream … Continue reading

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Is there life for the Peace Process after Arroyo?

By Maulana Bobby Alonto As the Armed Forces of the Philippines intensifies its aerial and ground bombardment of Moro communities in Mindanao and starving of Moro refugees with military food blockades to collect the multi-million peso rewards on the heads … Continue reading

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Morojasan Fantasy Part I

By Morojasan I came to a conclusion that great leaders are those who have the capacity to fantasize the imagination of the people. While I was wondering of what makes me feel the stories of the great leaders of the … Continue reading

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STATEMENT RE: COURT ORDER FOR THE RELEASE OF AMPATUANS AND THE CONTINUING DETENTION OF 43 HEALTH WORKERS

We human rights advocates and concerned citizens of Aotearoa New Zealand, are dismayed over the recent ruling of three Justices of the Philippine Court of Appeals that effectively legalized the illegal arrest, detention and torture of 43 health workers known … Continue reading

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The Ruthless Political Entrepreneurs of Muslim Mindanao

By Francisco Lara Jr. Mindanao scholars used to underscore the role of “local strong men” who were an essential component of the central state’s efforts to extend its writ over the region. The elite bargain was built upon the state’s … Continue reading

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