minsupala 1. Why and when was MSU System created? 2. How did History 3 become a mandated course in the MSU Campuses…? 3. What is the significance of studying this history? The MSU System was created on Sept. 1, 1961 through RA 1387. It was the government response to “Mindanao Problem”. To help accelerate the program of “integration” among the peoples of Southern Philippines (Lumads and Moros. The MSU System would play its role as “Social Laboratory” – to advance the cause of national unity and pursue “Integration” through education. (Source: History of Filpino Muslims nnd IPS of MINSUPALA. MSU-IIT, 2015, p. 4. 3. What is the significance of studying History 003? First, studying the struggles of the Moros and Lumads would correct the lop-sided “popular or manila centric history” that alienated them. Second, studying Moros and Lumads history would broaden Filipino understanding of the country’s present situation. Third, the Filipinos hope to develop essential values needed in genuine reconciliation, such as respect and acceptance.
(Source: History of Filpino Muslims nnd IPS of MINSUPALA. MSU-IIT, 2015, p. 7.
Contemporary Grievances of the IPs and the Bangsamoro