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Reaction to the 'Warning' Resolution of the MNLF's 'BPNP'

By Maulana Bobby Alonto Last March 10, 2010, the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), Nur Misuari faction, held its 4th Bangsamoro People’s National Parliament (BPNP) in Lanao del Sur. I understand Prof. Nur Misuari was there himself. The BNP came … Continue reading

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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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Decolonize the Philippines, adopt a new constitution

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. January 27, 2010: the peace negotiating panels of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) met to exchange position papers based on seven points earlier agreed upon, namely, … Continue reading

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Making Sense about Development as a Path to Peace in Mindanao

(Author’s Note: Published in the December 2008 issue of the Bangsamoro Journal) Development is not the way to peace. It never is. It will never in any way whatsoever build the foundations of lasting peace in Mindanao. The reason is … Continue reading

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Brief History of Bangsamoro Struggle – Video

MOROLAND – Land of the Bangsa Moro Mindanao, Sulu and Palawan comprised the Land of the Moros since the 13th century. The lands north of it like the Kingdom of Manila were invaded and colonized by Spain. The Moro sultanates … Continue reading

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