What are the problems in Mindanao?

Besides conflict, displacement, and poverty, a shadow criminal economy, clan politics, and intercommunal tensions also disrupt the livelihoods and economic potential of Mindanao, requiring a nexus approach to response. Overall, there are 155,000 displaced people in Mindanao, 43,000 of whom were displaced in 2021 alone.

Is Mindanao poor?

One-third of the Philippines’ poor population lives in Mindanao. The World Bank identifies that economic advancement in the region is key to reduce poverty in the entire country. This conflict mainly focused on Mindanao displaced 183,000 people in 2019.

Which do greatly contribute to the conflict in Mindanao?

However, progress on the implementation of the peace agreement has been slow. The Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL), which is the basis for the creation of the new BAR, has not been passed and seems unlikely to do so before the Philippines holds presidential elections in 2016.

What is the system of taxation during the Spanish period?

Taxes during the Spanish period was compulsory. All the Spanish Colonies in America and the Philippines were required to pay taxes for two reasons. As recognition of Spain’s Sovereignty over the Colonies.

Is the struggle for independence of Mindanao a religious cause?

Many view the struggle for independence as a religious cause due to the fact that Mindanao has the largest Muslim population in the Philippine archipelago (Roman Catholicism is still the dominant religion in Mindanao though Islam holds about 20\% of the Mindanao population). However religion in my opinion is not the only reason for independence.

Is Mindanao left behind in the Philippines’ economic boom?

According to a report by the Sun Star Daily Davao, a government economist had admitted in 2013 that Mindanao has been left behind in the rapid economic growth experienced by the Philippine Islands in 2012.

What is the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao?

The Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) in the Philippines was founded in 1989. It consists of five provinces – Maguindanao, Lanao del Sur, Basilan, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi. Conflict between Moro groups seeking an independent state in Mindanao, and the Government of the Philippines (GPH) has been ongoing for four decades.

Is Mindanao deprived of the right to determine its own future?

Being deprived of the ability and chance to determine its own future, Mindanao would not be able to fully utilise its natural resources for its own development. Mindanao in its current set up could only hope that the Philippine Government would be able to bring about equal development throughout the entire archipelago.