Mindanao independence resolution to be submitted to UN

@mugtech

Not sure about that incident, specifically, but there has been an uptick lately of loosely-held rebel groups carrying out ambushes on police, military, and even civilians in various regions in Mindanao - mainly around the Cotabato region.  Some are leftovers from Abu Saif, Islamaya (not sure the exact name), and others.  They've done a good job of getting most to surrender, but there are still a lot of hold outs, from my understanding.  Years ago, my GF used to do humanitarian help with the Philippine Army in that area and told me about some tense encounters she had with many of the rebel groups there.

@Lotus Eater

Yea, I try not to get too involved in the politics in the PI (I get enough already watching the daily news in the US).  Just relaying how I see changing mindsets as it relates to the various regions in the PI.  I saw an article on Philstar a few weeks ago showing a poll on the support of Marcos and Sarah by region.  Overall, Sarah was slightly higher than Marcos, which surprised me (although, both were pretty low, so take it with a grain of salt).  Of course broken down by region Sarah was highest in Mindanao and lowest in Luzon, while Marcos was highest in Luzon and lowest in Mindanao.  The Vasayas seemed to be in the middle for both.  Again, Luzon vs. Mindanao is similar to how one would see political views in say Texas vs. California (i.we., opposite ends of spectrum).  I just wish they would fix their corruption issues, but that may be asking for a miracle given how much it poliferates their society.

@bizwizard

They will almost certainly getting the backing of at least one or more Islamic countries and it will be bye bye Mindanao...

@bizwizard
They will almost certainly getting the backing of at least one or more Islamic countries and it will be bye bye Mindanao... - @Paper2

The Philippines will never let Mindanao become independent. However, with all this independence churn happening it could be enough to cause more fighting as in Marawi. I feel sorry for the majority non-muslims in the region.

I’ve been in and out of Mindanao since 1983. This topic arises every few years, quickly dismissed until next go around.

Wife has relatives that are in the Bangsamoro autonomous government. They have no great desire to secede.