MODULE_8_HIS003_MOROS_UNDER_1946_PHIL_REPUBLIC

Module 8
The Moros under the 1946 Philippine Republic
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. To fully understand the just claim of the Bangsamoro people towards their
struggle for self-determination
2. To know the comparative discussion and assessment on the different peace
formulas initiated by the Philippine Government and Moro revolutionary groups in
their desire to solve the Mindanao problem
NOTE: This is to help students understand the course as per mandated by Mindanao State University. This is partial and
subject for improvement. The sources that used are mainly coming from authentic books in history. This is for classroom
purpose only.
The Philippine independence from United States of America was granted on July 4, 1946.
The newly born Philippine Republic had seen Mindanao as a LAND OF PROMISE –a land
which promised solutions to some of the economic, social and political problems in the north.
Policies towards the Moros
1) Maintaining peace and order.
2) Promoting Moro INTEGRATION into the mainstream of Philippine life.
3) Appropriating modicum amounts of funds for improved communication, health facilities, and
other public services, and economic development in Moroland.
Resettlement After the Creation of Republic of the Philippines
1. 1949: Rice and Corn Production Administration (RCPA) created to promote rice and corn
production. Opened Buluan in Cotabato and Maramag-Wao in Bukidnon-Lanao border.
2. 1950: Land Settlement Development Corporation (LASEDECO) Opened Tacurong, Isulan,
Bagumbayan, Part of Buluan, Sultan sa Barongis, Ampatuan
3. 1951: Economic Development Corps (EDCOR) for captured and surrendered Huks, opened
Arevalo in Sapad, Lanao del Norte; Genio in Alamada, Gallego and Barira in Buldon, all in
Cotabato, and two others in Isabela and Quezon.
4. 1954: RA 1160 created National Resettlement and Rehabilitation Administration (NARRA)
5. 1963: Land Authority inaugurated land reform, also managed resettlement
6. 1971: RA 6389 created Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), did resettlement thru the
Bureau of Resettlement. It administered 37 settlements all over the country, 18 of them
in Mindanao in the ten provinces of Tawi-Tawi (Balimbing-Bongao), Zamboanga del Norte
(Liloy, Salug, Sindangan), Bukidnon (Maramag, Pangantukan, Kalilangan), Agusan del Sur
(Prosperidad, Talacogon), Davao del Norte (Sto Tomas, Panabo, Asuncion), Lanao del
Norte (Sapad, Nunungan, Karomatan), Lanao del Sur (Wao, Lumba-a-Bayabao, Bubong,
Butig, Lumbatan, Bayang, Binidayan, Pagayawan, Tubaran), North Cotabato (Carmen,
Alamada), Maguindanao (Buldon, Upi-Dinaig) and Sultan Kudarat (Columbio, Tulunan,
Isulan, Bagumbayan, Surallah).
THE MORO DEFIANCE
 Saubing and Binang
In 1947 they refused to be cooperative with the government. They started engaging
government troops sent to quell them in Sulu. The situation deteriorated further when other Moro
fighters joined in insurrection.
 Hadji Kamlon
By about 1951, rebellion was launched by Hadji Kamlon with more than hundred followers in
Sulu. For almost eight years the government engaged Kamlon and, during the final assault, 5,000
ground troops were deployed along with naval, air and mortar supports. Logistical expenditures,
after the final inventory, amounted to 185 million pesos. Despite all this cost, Kamlon could not
be routed or captured. He finally gave up conditionally due to advancing age.
 Abdulmajid Panondiongan and Tawantawan

Two datus in Lanao were also proving very troublesome to the government. They resisted and
succeeded in inflicting considerable casualties on pursuing government troops.
 Hadjal Uh
In 1961, he headed the move to fight the government with the ultimate aim of liberating the
Moro homeland. He sought the resignation of Christian governor of Sulu and called upon the
people to refuse to pay taxes. But the movement was cut short when the leader was finally
captured.
 Cong. Ombra Amilbangsa

In 1961, he sponsored a bill in Philippine Congress which sought to declare the
independence of the Province of Sulu. The Bill did not merit the attention of his colleagues in
Congress and his action was simply dismissed as “attention-calling.”
COMMISSION ON NATIONAL INTEGRATION (CNI)

It was abolished in 1975, its only notable accomplishment having been award of college
scholarships to many students from the cultural minorities.
A special committee consisting of congressman Ahmad Domocao Alonto, Sr. as a

chairman and Datu Luminog Mangelen of Cotabato and Obra Amilbangsa of Sulu as its members
to investigate the Moro Problem with emphasis on peace and order conditions in the Mindanao,
Sulu, and Palawan. They concluded that this Moro problem cannot be solved easily as it requires
a gradual process involving a complicated historical conflict of fight, religion, doctrinal, economic,
settlers, social, educational and political. To solve this problem, they proposed a new approach
instead of military or armed confrontation. Their proposal consists of formulation of a consistent
government policy towards Moros to tailor their problems and needs in order to achieve rapid
socio-economic, political, and educational development. In June 22nd, 1957, the Republic Act no.
1888 was approved and the Commission on National Integration was formally organized in
August 29, 1957 under President Carlos P. Garcia. 1
MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY (MSU)

It was established on September 1, 1961 through the Republic Act 1387, authored by the
late Senator Domocao A. Alonto, Sr., as one of the government responses to the so-called
“Mindanao Problem.” The original mission of the university was anchored on INSTRUCTION,
1
Alonto, Basic Issues on the Mindanao Question, 17.
RESEARCH and EXTENSION. The 1954 Congressional committee conceptualized it as a social
laboratory for national integration.
Activity 8: Individual Video Presentation
INSTRUCTION: Conduct a short/simple interview with an MSU alumni about how MSU change his
perspective to other tribes/people.
Note: Kindly see the provided rubrics for the criteria. The video must be at least 5 minutes in its
maximum duration and 3 minutes minimum.

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Module 8

The Moros under the 1946 Philippine Republic

At the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

Resettlement After the Creation of Republic of the Philippines

 Abdulmajid Panondiongan and Tawantawan

 Cong. Ombra Amilbangsa

COMMISSION ON NATIONAL INTEGRATION (CNI)

A special committee consisting of congressman Ahmad Domocao Alonto, Sr. as a

MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY (MSU)

Activity 8: Individual Video Presentation

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