What happened in the Moro Massacre?

Six hundred Moro who had taken refuge inside a large volcanic crater were killed by troops under Gen. Leonard Wood. Because a number of women and children were killed in the fight, Wood came under severe criticism in the U.S. Congress, but he was absolved of any wrongdoing by Pres. Theodore Roosevelt.

Who introduced Moro-Moro in the Philippines?

Spanish priests
moro-moro, also called comedia, the earliest known form of organized theatre in the Philippines; it was created by Spanish priests. Other than epic recitations, whatever indigenous theatrical forms may have existed there before were obliterated by the Spanish to facilitate the spread of Christianity.

Who was the lone survivor of the Corregidor Massacre?

Authors at the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies say that Jibin Arula, described as the sole survivor of the massacre, as numbering his fellow trainees killed at 11, while others numbered them at over 60.

What is the message of Moro-Moro?

Moro-moro, or comedia, a folk drama based on the battles between Christians and the Muslim Moros in the Philippines. In 1637 a play was written to dramatize a Christian Filipino army’s recent capture of an Islamic stronghold.

What is the story behind the Moro-Moro?

The Moro-Moro is a form of theater premised on battles between Christians and Moors performed in village fiestas in the Philippines from the Spanish colonial period to the present. What was once a symbol for colonial baggage is now revalued as national heritage in the Philippines.

What causes of Moro conflict in the country?

The Moro people’s motivations stem from desire for increased levels of economic, political, and cultural controls. Full out ethnic war is unlikely since the ethnic groups have indicated acceptance of an agreement short of full independence and the Filipino government is committed to reaching a peace agreement.