I.

Order and the law in Muslim Mindanao

In the Article written by G. Carter Bentley, as he laid down his observations and
research about the order and the law in mindanao, he posed a question that is
evidently still a recurring problem in Mindanao. According to Bentley, what
significance law can have for social order if favoured members of the Datu
stratum can violate it at will, if indeed a major portion of their mystique depends
on their propensity to do so. How can rules not be observed and remain sacred?
How can a text represent the law of the land but be floured by those who
enforce it? How can compliance be a virtue, but defiance a sign of leadership?

II.

The Wild West in the south: a recent Political History of Mindanao

III.

Contemporary Politics in Mindanao

Do the muslims who are ethnically idenyified as maguindanao, maranao or
tausug consciously aspire to full citizen ship? Citizen status gives access
to participation in the political activities of plebicites and elections

IV.

The Moros Struggle for self-determination

V.

The Organic Law for ARMM: contrasting views

VI.
VII.

The Theoretical problems of insurgency in Mindanao: why theory? Why

Mindanao?
Ancestral Domain: a central issue in the Lumad struggle for selfdetermination in Mindanao