An offensive by the Philippine military to seize areas of southern Mindanao island controlled by the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) is now in its seventh week. Initially the offensive was ...

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Maguindanao del Norte, Philippines — From being adversaries, soldiers and combatants of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) are now allies in ensuring the success of the peace process in Mindanao ...

'People in Mindanao are missing a piece of history by not having a more tangible experience and feeling of it,' says American Harry Balser who retraced the steps of his uncle's Army unit during World ...

Mortar and sometimes heavy artillery is used to ward off rebel attacks at Midsayap. News of the battle at Midsayap first came to us via -- what else -- the radio. Our film crew was loading our gear ...

The Philippines government has threatened to label the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) a "terrorist" group. President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on March 10 stated that "actions, including the ...

Conflicts breaking out in Mindanao, which are often bloody, are usually staple for national headlines. So, too, are the ...

Zamboanga (Agenzia Fides) - "In order to combat violence and war we need to adopt different methods. I appeal in particular to religious leaders, Christians and Muslims. We have a great responsibility ...

Hunghong sa Yuta ("Earth's Whisper") is an indie film not afraid to wear the nation's bleeding heart on its colorfully embroidered sleeve. Set against southern Mindanao's endless war, the story is a ...

Traditionally, the study of peace and conflict has employed macro explanations such as social structure and state conditions. This article extends the discourse on peace and conflict by considering ...