The Moro Struggle and the Challenge to Peace Building in Mindanao, Southern Philippines

Montiel, Cristina Jayme; Rodil, Rudy B.; Guzman, Judith M. de

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“…Montiel, Rudy B. Rodil, and Judith M. de Guzman (2012) in their book The Moro Struggle and the Challenge to Peace Building in Mindanao, Southern Philippines argued that the Lumads and the Muslims share more in common than any other indigenous peoples in the county. These authors traced back the history of the island of Mindanao from Spanish colonial period and argued that both were influenced by the effects of Spanish colonialism, religion per se (Montiel, C., Rodil, R., & de Guzman, J., 2012). Islam and the animistic belief system of the Lumads certainly proved their resistance against the Spanish colonial influences.…”

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Identifying the Subanens among the Lumads: A Case Study on Subaben Culture in the Philippines

Sebrero¹

2023

Am. J. Multidis. Res. Innov.

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The Indigenous Peoples Rights Act of 1997 codified the use of Indigenous Peoples as reference to the ethnic minorities of the Philippines. Government officials and volunteers from the non-governmental organizations [NGOs], and the academic institutions, however, use the term Lumad as a reference to all ethnic minorities in Mindanao that share no common narrative. This paper is a case study exploring the lifestyles, and culture of the Subanens of Guimad, Ozamiz City, and whether they befit the existing Lumad Narratives. The use of term Lumad as reference to the Subanens of Guimad, Ozamiz City and all other ethnic minorities should be evaluated in order to guarantee that the distinct diverse identities, and cultures of these ethnic minorities are not reduced into a common, singular narrative.

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

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Identifying the Subanens among the Lumads: A Case Study on Subaben Culture in the Philippines

Sebrero¹

2023

Am. J. Multidis. Res. Innov.

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“…In the Philippines, at least 92% of Filipinos adhere to Christianity and its multiple denominations, while Bangsamoro people comprise only 6% of the total population (Philippine Statistics Authority, 2017). Their struggle for peace can be traced back to the Spanish and American colonial periods with the implementation of resettlement programs that caused their displacement and marginalization in Mindanao (Montiel et al, 2012). Peace agreements were attempted between Muslim liberation movements and the Philippine government, but these were unsuccessful due to a lack of implementation that prompted rebels and separatists to begin organizing themselves into secessionist groups fighting for their right to self-determination, namely, the Moro National Liberation Front and eventually the MILF.…”

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Embracing my jihad: An intersectional approach to understanding Muslim Filipino women activists’ construction of the self as agents of change.

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Peace and Conflict: Journal of Peace Psychology

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Muslim women have always been at the forefront of peacebuilding yet continue to be rendered invisible by structures that perpetuate oppression. As growing research examines their agency amid conflict and injustice, there remains limited scholarship that brings to attention the social, historical, and political context shaping Muslim women's diverse identities and subjectivities. This paper seeks to contribute to efforts nuancing the understanding of Muslim women's agency by employing an intersectional approach to examine the contextualized power dynamics shaping their identity construction. We analyzed life stories of six Muslim Filipino women activists and focused on how they negotiated their identities at the intersection of power structures embedded within their varying contexts. Our findings reveal three themes that discuss how experiences of intersectional violence and oppression shape their identities, how they negotiate their social positions towards developing their visions for peace, and how they enact positive change as they assert their plural identities and resist patriarchal and anti-Islamic forces. We discuss the significance of intersectionality in the study and practice of peace and conflict and reflect on our social positions, as we forward the vital role of Muslim women in peacebuilding in the Philippines. Public Significance StatementIntersectional research on Muslim women's agency must recognize long-standing power relations entrenched within their broader social, historical, and political contexts. Shaped by these intersecting forces, their resistance takes on multiple forms that go beyond their religious identities. Asserting these in research and practice allows for more grounded, relevant, and sustainable ways of strengthening Muslim women's role in peace processes.

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“…This battle for liberation pressed on especially after the new Philippine administration adopted the policy of internal migration, which led to the marginalization of the Moros in their own home-land (Robis, 2015) as well as the dispossession of their ancestral lands (Rodil, 2004). Their situation was made worse by the laws of the new Philippine state, which failed to consider the history, culture, and religion of the Muslims in Mindanao (Montiel, Rodil, & de Guzman, 2012), by the social services that were inadequate, and by the political structures that further marginalized Moro politician and traditional leaders (Concepcion, Digal, Guiam, de la Rosa, & Stankovitch, 2003). The Muslims demonstrated their discontent and indignation with what the new Philippine state was doing as well as their rejection of their incorporation to the Philippine nation, through written petition and armed confrontations (Montiel, de Guzman, & Macapagal, 2012).…”

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Intergroup positioning in peace negotiations: The Bangsamoro peace talks in the Philippines.

Baquiano

2019

Peace and Conflict: Journal of Peace Psychology

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A major challenge for research and practicing psychologists is to better understand and help solve intergroup conflicts, including in non-Western societies. This study uses quantitative and qualitative methods to explore intergroup dynamics between the government of the Philippines and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, as they attempt to reach a peace pact. The utterances of both parties, as found in the media, were text mined, then analyzed qualitatively through the application of Positioning Theory. Mathematical models successfully classified statements that belong to the government of the Philippines and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front. Principal components analyses show the Philippine government as highlighting the importance of a legislated final peace agreement that is faithful to the Philippine constitution, and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front as underscoring the establishment of a Bangsamoro state. Qualitative analysis complements the mathematically derived themes as results consistently show the two negotiating parties underlining different sentiments. The Philippine government positions itself as a pursuer of peace for the Filipinos, while the Moro rebel group positions itself as a champion of peace for the Bangsamoro. Findings demonstrate the illustrative power of mixed methods and the potency of Positioning Theory in explaining intergroup relations and intergroup dialogue. Public Significance StatementThe study shows that in Bangsamoro peace talks, the Philippine government aims for a legislated peace agreement that is faithful to the Philippine constitution, while the Moro Islamic Liberation Front pursues one that champions the cause of the Bangsamoro. Understanding how groups discursively advance their party's interest in a peace negotiation gives insights on their pattern of reasoning and positioning and points to how negotiations can be effectively moved forward.

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The Moro Struggle and the Challenge to Peace Building in Mindanao, Southern Philippines

Cited by 27 publications

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Identifying the Subanens among the Lumads: A Case Study on Subaben Culture in the Philippines

Identifying the Subanens among the Lumads: A Case Study on Subaben Culture in the Philippines

Embracing my jihad: An intersectional approach to understanding Muslim Filipino women activists’ construction of the self as agents of change.

Intergroup positioning in peace negotiations: The Bangsamoro peace talks in the Philippines.

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