ENCOUNTER WITH JAPANESE

RULE
(1941 A.D. – 1945 A.D)
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• 700,000 Moros during Japanese occupation
• 1941 – Davao and Jolo invasion
• 1942 – Cotabato and Lanao invasion
• Invasion were accompanied by brutality and
terrorism
• Some Moro leaders thought it is a better part of
wisdom to cooperate with the Japanese
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• The Japanese made effort to re-educate the
younger and rising generations of Moro leaders.
• The United States Army Forces in the Far East
(USAFFE) in the region offered resistance.
• Sulu – Tawi-Tawi, Jolo Island and Siasi
• Cotabato – Datu Salipada Pendatum and
Datu Udtog Matalam
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• Lanao - Muslims and Christians
• 129 Japanese soldiers were slain in an ambush
by Maranao guerillas at Tamparan.
• The Philippine guerrilla movement continued to
grow, in spite of Japanese campaigns against
them
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Three important after-effects of Japanese occupation:
• It welded Muslim-Christian alliances.
• Muslim guerilla leaders were appointed to office before and
after liberation.

• War-damage reparations and backpay awards resulted in

a significant increase of wealth in Moroland.

• Moros were armed again with firearms and ammunitions.

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Japanese Policy and Programs for the Moros:
• New Order in East Asia
• Greater Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere- block of Asian
nations led by the Japanese and free of Western
powers
• Appointment of Moro Leaders in the Japanese
Military Administration
• Provided education seminars and leadership
training